Mikel Aranburu Eizagirre (born February 18, 1979 in Azpeitia, Gipuzkoa-Basque Country) is a Spanish footballer currently playing for Real Sociedad, as a midfielder.
Aranburu made his professional debuts aged 18, in the last round of 1996-97, against CD Logroñés, courtesy of then manager Javier Irureta. From his fourth season onwards, he became a full member of the first squad, being essential as the Basque finished second in 2002-03, with 34 matc...
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Mikel Aranburu Eizagirre (born February 18, 1979 in Azpeitia, Gipuzkoa-Basque Country) is a Spanish footballer currently playing for Real Sociedad, as a midfielder.
Aranburu made his professional debuts aged 18, in the last round of 1996-97, against CD Logroñés, courtesy of then manager Javier Irureta. From his fourth season onwards, he became a full member of the first squad, being essential as the Basque finished second in 2002-03, with 34 matches plus two goals.
Aranburu would be seriously injured during 2005-06, and returned to major action only to see Real get relegated. He continued to be an important first-team member during the second division seasons, amassing nearly 400 overall appearances for the club.
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