José Biriukov facts for kids
| Shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
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| Born | February 3, 1963 Moscow, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Nationality | Spanish / Russian |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Career information | |
| Pro career | 1983–1995 |
| Career history | |
| 1983–1984 | Dynamo Moscow |
| 1984–1995 | Real Madrid |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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José "Chechu" Biriukov Aguirregaviria (whose name in Russian is Khose Biryukov Agirregaviya) is a famous retired basketball player. He was born in Moscow, Russia, on February 3, 1963. His father was Russian, and his mother was from the Basque region of Spain.
José Biriukov started his basketball journey with the Dynamo Moscow team. When he was 20 years old, he moved to Spain. There, he joined the famous Real Madrid basketball club. He played for Real Madrid for 11 seasons. He also played for his country, representing the USSR national team in 22 games and the Spain men's national basketball team in 67 games.
He played as a Shooting guard. This position is usually for players who are good at scoring points, especially from long distances. José was known for his excellent three-point shots. He had a special way of shooting the ball, making it fly quite flat towards the basket. One of his most memorable international games was in 1988. He played in the McDonald's Open against the legendary Boston Celtics team.
A Basketball Star's Journey
José Biriukov had a very successful career in basketball. He won many important titles with his teams. These wins show how skilled and dedicated he was as a player.
Playing for Clubs
José Biriukov won many championships with his club teams, especially with Real Madrid.
International Wins
He helped Real Madrid win several big European competitions:
- EuroLeague: He won this top European club competition once, in the 1994–95 season. Winning the EuroLeague is a huge achievement for any basketball player.
- FIBA Saporta Cup: He won this cup twice, in the 1988–89 and 1991–92 seasons. This was another important European tournament.
- FIBA Korać Cup: He also won this European competition once, in the 1987–88 season.
Spanish Wins
José Biriukov also had great success in Spain:
- Spanish League (Liga ACB): He won the Spanish League championship four times with Real Madrid. These wins were in the 1984–85, 1985–86, 1992–93, and 1993–94 seasons.
- Spanish Cup (Copa del Rey): He won the Spanish Cup four times. These victories were in 1985, 1986, 1989, and 1993.
- Spanish Supercup: He won this cup once in 1985.
José Biriukov retired from professional basketball in 1995, leaving behind a legacy of many victories and memorable games.
See also
In Spanish: Chechu Biriukov para niños
