Player: Kepa Arrizabalaga
- Full name: Kepa Arrizabalaga Revuelta
- Date of birth: 3 October 1994
- Place of birth: Ondarroa, Basque Country, Spain
- Position: Goalkeeper
- Nationality: Spanish
Club career (highlights):
- Athletic Bilbao youth & B team: Developed at Athletic’s academy and played for their B side.
- Athletic Bilbao (first team): Broke into the senior squad with Athletic Club, making senior appearances in La Liga.
- Chelsea: Transferred to Chelsea in August 2018 for a British record fee for a goalkeeper (reported £71–80 million). Served as Chelsea’s first-choice goalkeeper for several seasons, featuring in Premier League, UEFA Champions League and domestic cup matches. Notably started as Chelsea’s goalkeeper in the 2020–21 season and beyond, including appearances in cup competitions and league fixtures.
- Return to Spain / Loan spells: After changes in Chelsea’s goalkeeping ranks and competition for the starting role, Kepa has had periods out of the starting line-up and linked with moves/loans; career status may have updated since my last knowledge cutoff (June 2024).
International career:
- Represented Spain at youth levels and earned caps for the senior Spain national team.
- Was part of Spain squads for major tournaments and friendlies; appearances and squad involvement varied with competition for the goalkeeper position.
Notable moments:
- Huge transfer fee to Chelsea in 2018, making him one of the most expensive goalkeepers ever at the time.
- Involved in a controversial incident during the 2019 EFL Cup Final where he refused a substitution near the end of extra time, drawing widespread media attention and a club-imposed fine.
- Contributed to Chelsea’s campaigns across domestic and European competitions; performances have been mixed, with standout matches and others criticized, typical for a high-profile goalkeeper under pressure.
Honours (selected):
- UEFA Champions League winner with Chelsea (2020–21 season) — squad involvement across the campaign.
- Other domestic and cup honours may include finals and domestic cup competitions with Chelsea.
Current status: As of my last update (June 2024), Kepa remained a professional goalkeeper with a career including Chelsea and Spanish national team involvement. For the most current club affiliation, appearances, transfer status and statistics, please consult a live sports database or Chelsea’s official sources, as player situations can change frequently.