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Eduardo Gurbindo
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Personal information
Full name Eduardo Gurbindo Martínez
Born (1987-11-08) 8 November 1987 (age 37)
Pamplona, Spain
Nationality Spanish
Height 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
Playing position Right back
Club information
Current club THW Kiel
Number 28
Senior clubs
Years Team
2003–2007
San Antonio
2007–2009
Torrevieja
2009–2012
Valladolid
2012–2016
FC Barcelona Lassa
2016–2021
HBC Nantes
2021
RK Vardar 1961
2021–2023
Dinamo București
2023–2024
THW Kiel
2024–
Beşiktaş
National team 1
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–
Spain 157 (196)
Medal record
Olympic Games
Bronze 2020 Tokyo Team
European Championship
Gold 2018 Croatia
Silver 2016 Poland
Silver 2022 Hungary/Slovakia
Bronze 2014 Denmark
World Championship
Bronze 2011 Sweden
1 National team caps and goals correct
as of 3 August 2023

Eduardo Gurbindo Martínez, born on November 8, 1987, is a talented Spanish handball player. He is known for playing as a right back, which is a key attacking position. Eduardo has played for many top clubs throughout his career and is also a very important member of the Spanish national handball team.

Eduardo's Club Career

Eduardo Gurbindo started his professional handball journey in 2003. He played for several well-known clubs in Spain and other countries.

Early Years in Spain

  • San Antonio (2003–2007): Eduardo began his career with San Antonio. This was where he developed his skills as a young player.
  • Torrevieja (2007–2009): After San Antonio, he moved to Torrevieja.
  • Valladolid (2009–2012): He then played for BM Valladolid.

Playing for Top European Clubs

  • FC Barcelona Lassa (2012–2016): One of his most notable moves was to FC Barcelona Lassa. This is one of the biggest handball clubs in the world. He won many titles with them.
  • HBC Nantes (2016–2021): After his time in Spain, Eduardo moved to France to play for HBC Nantes.
  • RK Vardar 1961 (2021): He had a brief period with RK Vardar 1961.
  • Dinamo București (2021–2023): He then played for Dinamo București.
  • THW Kiel (2023–2024): Eduardo joined the famous German club THW Kiel in 2023.
  • Beşiktaş (2024–): As of 2024, he plays for Beşiktaş in Turkey.

Representing Spain: National Team Achievements

Eduardo Gurbindo has been a vital player for the Spanish national team since 2009. He has helped his country win many important medals in major international tournaments.

Olympic Games Success

  • Bronze Medal at Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Eduardo was part of the Spanish team that won a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. This was a huge achievement for the team.

European Championship Medals

  • Gold Medal at European Championship 2018: Spain won the gold medal at the 2018 European Championship in Croatia. Eduardo was a key player in this victory.
  • Silver Medals at European Championships: He also won silver medals at the 2016 European Championship in Poland and the 2022 European Championship in Hungary/Slovakia.
  • Bronze Medal at European Championship 2014: Spain also secured a bronze medal at the 2014 European Championship in Denmark.

World Championship Medal

  • Bronze Medal at World Championship 2011: Eduardo helped Spain win a bronze medal at the 2011 World Championship in Sweden.

Eduardo Gurbindo continues to be an important figure in handball, known for his strong play and contributions to both his clubs and the Spanish national team.

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