José Eulogio Gárate facts for kids
Gárate in 1973
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | José Eulogio Gárate Ormaechea | ||
| Date of birth | 20 September 1944 | ||
| Place of birth | Sarandí, Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1963–1965 | Eibar | ||
| 1965–1966 | Indautxu | 23 | (14) |
| 1966–1977 | Atlético Madrid | 241 | (109) |
| International career | |||
| 1967 | Spain U23 | 1 | (0) |
| 1965 | Spain amateur | 1 | (0) |
| 1967–1975 | Spain | 18 | (5) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
José Eulogio Gárate Ormaechea (born on September 20, 1944) is a famous former footballer. He played as a striker, which means he was a forward player who scored goals. Gárate played for several teams, including SD Eibar, SD Indautxu, and most notably, Atlético Madrid. Even though he was born in Argentina, he played for the Spanish national team.
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Club Career Highlights
Early Football Days
José Gárate was born in Argentina, but his parents were from the Basque region of Spain. He grew up in Eibar, Spain. He started his football journey with SD Eibar in 1960. Later, in 1963, he joined SD Indautxu.
Joining Atlético Madrid
Gárate then moved to Atlético Madrid in 1966. This was a big step in his career. He became a very important player for Atlético Madrid during the late 1960s and early 1970s. He played alongside other great players like Luis Aragonés and Adelardo.
Winning Trophies with Atlético
Gárate helped Atlético Madrid win many important titles. They won the top Spanish league, La Liga, three times. They also won the Spanish Cup twice. One of his biggest achievements was helping the team reach the final of the European Cup. They also won the Intercontinental Cup.
Gárate was known for scoring many goals. He won the Pichichi trophy three years in a row, from 1968 to 1970. The Pichichi is an award for the top goal scorer in La Liga. He also scored the winning goals in the Spanish Cup finals in 1972 and 1976. During his time at Atlético Madrid, Gárate played 241 games and scored 135 goals.
Playing for Spain
Gárate also played for the Spanish national team. He played 18 games for Spain and scored 5 goals. His first game for Spain was on October 22, 1967, against Czechoslovakia. His last game was on April 17, 1975, against Romania.
During the years Gárate played for Spain, the team did not qualify for major international tournaments. This means he never got to play in the finals of big competitions like the European Championships or the World Cup.
Achievements and Awards
Team Trophies
- Intercontinental Cup: 1974
- Spanish League: 1969–70, 1972–73, 1976–77
- Spanish Cup: 1971–72, 1975–76
Individual Awards
- Pichichi Trophy (Top Scorer in La Liga): 1968–69, 1969–70, 1970–71
See also
In Spanish: José Eulogio Gárate para niños
- List of Spain international footballers born outside Spain
