Place of birth Guardo, Spain Name Jesus Landaburu Years Team Role Footballer | 1972–1977 Valladolid Height 1.75 m 1977–1979 Rayo Vallecano | |
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Full name Jesus Landaburu Saguillo Date of birth (1955-01-24) 24 January 1955 (age 60) | ||
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Jesús 'Chus' Landáburu Sagüillo (born 24 January 1955) is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a central midfielder.
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Club career
Landáburu was born in Guardo, Province of Palencia. He made his professional debuts at only 17 with Real Valladolid, quickly making an impression with the Segunda División side, his skills, field vision and set piece ability standing out alike.
Landáburu made his La Liga debuts with Madrid-based Rayo Vallecano in the 1977–78 campaign: he majorly contributed to the modest team's maintenance of its top flight status during two seasons, after which he signed with league powerhouse FC Barcelona.
Landáburu won his first piece of silverware with the Catalans in 1981, the Copa del Rey. However, after two good seasons, he struggled immensely in his last as Barça hired a new coach, German Udo Lattek.
Landáburu moved subsequently to Atlético Madrid, being an automatic first-choice throughout six seasons (nearly 300 official appearances for the Colchoneros). However, at the end of 1987–88, mainly due to serious personal problems with elusive club chairman Jesús Gil, he chose to retire at the age of 33.
International career
Landáburu played once for Spain, the second half of a 23 January 1980 friendly with the Netherlands in Vigo (1–0 win).