Genar Andrinúa facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Genar Andrinúa Cortabarría | ||
| Date of birth | 9 May 1964 | ||
| Place of birth | Bilbao, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Romo | |||
| Athletic Bilbao | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1982–1985 | Bilbao Athletic | 105 | (9) |
| 1983–1997 | Athletic Bilbao | 304 | (16) |
| 1985–1986 | → Valladolid (loan) | 34 | (2) |
| Total | 443 | (27) | |
| International career | |||
| 1985–1986 | Spain U21 | 12 | (1) |
| 1987–1988 | Spain U23 | 3 | (1) |
| 1987–1990 | Spain | 28 | (2) |
| 1990–1996 | Basque Country | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Genar Andrinúa Cortabarría, born on May 9, 1964, is a former Spanish football player. He was a strong central defender, which means he played in the back of the field to stop the other team from scoring goals. He spent almost his entire career playing for Athletic Bilbao.
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Playing for Clubs
Andrinúa was born in Bilbao, a city in Spain. He played most of his football career for Athletic Bilbao. For a short time, he also played on loan for Real Valladolid.
Starting at Athletic Bilbao
He first played for Athletic Bilbao's main team in the 1983–84 season. This was a special year because Athletic Bilbao won the La Liga championship. Andrinúa played one game that season.
Becoming a Team Captain
Over time, Andrinúa became a very important player. He took over as the team captain from another great defender, Andoni Goikoetxea. Andrinúa played 356 games for the club from the Basque region. He scored goals in almost every season he played.
Retirement from Club Football
After many successful years, he stopped playing football in June 1997. He was 33 years old. When he retired, a younger player named Julen Guerrero became the new captain of Athletic Bilbao.
Playing for Spain
Andrinúa also played for the Spanish national team. He played in 28 international games and scored two goals.
First International Game
His first game for Spain was a friendly match against England on February 18, 1987. He came into the game as a substitute. Spain lost that game 4–2, with all four of England's goals scored by Gary Lineker.
Major Tournaments
Andrinúa was chosen to play for Spain in two big tournaments. He played in the UEFA Euro 1988 and the 1990 FIFA World Cup. After the World Cup in 1990, he stopped playing for the national team.
Playing for Basque Country and Under-21s
Besides playing for Spain, Andrinúa also played two games for the unofficial Basque Country team. He also helped the Spain under-21 team win the European Championship in 1986.
International Goals Scored
Here are the goals Genar Andrinúa scored for the Spanish national team:
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 5 June 1988 | St. Jakob Stadium, Basel, Switzerland |  Switzerland |
0–1 | 1–1 | Friendly |
| 2. | 8 February 1989 | Windsor Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland |  Northern Ireland |
0–1 | 0–2 | 1990 World Cup qualification |
Trophies and Awards
Genar Andrinúa won some important titles during his football career.
With Athletic Bilbao
- La Liga: 1983–84 (This is the top football league in Spain)
- Copa del Rey: 1983–84 (This is a major cup competition in Spain)
With Spain Under-21s
- UEFA European Under-21 Championship: 1986 (This is a championship for national teams with players under 21 years old)
See also
In Spanish: Genar Andrinua para niños
