Andoni Iraola
Andoni Iraola Sagarna (Basque pronunciation: [andoni iɾa.ola s̺aɣarna], Spanish: [anˈdoni iɾaˈola saˈɣaɾna]; born 22 June 1982) is a Spanish professional football manager and former player who is the current manager of Premier League club AFC Bournemouth.
Iraola in 2023 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Andoni Iraola Sagarna | ||
Date of birth | 22 June 1982 | ||
Place of birth | Usurbil, Spain | ||
Height | 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
Position(s) | Right-back | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | AFC Bournemouth (manager) | ||
Youth career | |||
1991–1999 | Antiguoko | ||
1999–2000 | Athletic Bilbao | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2000–2001 | Basconia | 35 | (4) |
2001–2003 | Bilbao Athletic | 75 | (15) |
2003–2015 | Athletic Bilbao | 406 | (33) |
2015–2016 | New York City FC | 38 | (0) |
Total | 554 | (52) | |
International career | |||
2001 | Spain U18 | 1 | (0) |
2003 | Spain U21 | 1 | (0) |
2008–2011 | Spain | 7 | (0) |
2003–2013 | Basque Country | 9 | (0) |
Managerial career | |||
2018–2019 | AEK Larnaca | ||
2019–2020 | Mirandés | ||
2020–2023 | Rayo Vallecano | ||
2023– | AFC Bournemouth | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Utilised primarily as a right-back through his career, he was highly combative and possessed good passing skills. He spent the vast majority of his professional career with Athletic Bilbao, appearing in 510 competitive matches over 12 seasons.
Iraola began managing in 2018, being in charge of Rayo Vallecano for three years. In 2023, he was appointed as manager of Premier League club Bournemouth.
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