Player: Xabi Etxeita

Full name: Xabier Etxeita Gorritxategi

Nationality: Spain

Date of birth: January 31, 1987

Place of birth: Abadiño, Biscay, Basque Country, Spain

• Position: Centre-back (central defender)
• Preferred foot: Right

Club career (summary):

• Youth: Athletic Bilbao youth system (joined from local clubs)
• Early senior career: Basconia, Bilbao Athletic (Athletic Bilbao’s reserve teams)
• Loan spells and lower divisions: Amorebieta (loan)
• Athletic Bilbao: Broke into the first team and was part of their defensive options for several seasons
• SD Eibar: Played for Eibar after leaving Athletic Bilbao
• Getafe CF: Joined Getafe — served as an experienced central defender, contributing in La Liga appearances
• Later moves: Returned to SD Eibar (and other later-career moves depending on season)

Notable traits and role:

• Physical, reliable central defender known for aerial ability and tackling.
• Valuable as an experienced squad member and occasional starter in top-flight matches.

Honours and notable achievements:

• Regular participant in La Liga across multiple seasons with Athletic Bilbao, Eibar and Getafe.
• Represented Basque teams and earned recognition as a steady defender in Spain’s top tier.

Career statistics (approximate): Appearances and goals vary by season and competition; across his top-flight career he made numerous La Liga appearances and scored a few goals, primarily from set pieces.

Current status: After spells with Getafe and Eibar, his later career included moves back to familiar clubs; verify current club and status with the most recent season sources for up-to-date information.