Place of birth Azpeitia, Spain Name Juan Larranaga Playing position Role Footballer | Years Team Height 1.77 m 1977–1980 San Sebastian Position Defender | |
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Full name Juan Antonio Larranaga Gurruchaga Date of birth (1958-07-03) 3 July 1958 (age 57) | ||
Juan antonio larra aga
Juan Antonio Larrañaga Gurruchaga (alt.spelling Ion Andoni; born 3 July 1958 in Azpeitia, Gipuzkoa) is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a defender.
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Club career
A Real Sociedad youth graduate, Larrañaga started playing as a midfielder and began his career with local CD Lagun Onak, being purchased in 1977 by the community giants. In January 1980 he made his first-team debut in the Copa del Rey, against Navarre neighbours Peña Sport FC.
Although he appeared sparingly in the 1980–81 season, as Real won the first of its two consecutive titles, Larrañaga did play in the decisive draw at Sporting de Gijón in the last round, and featured in all the matches in the following campaign whilst adding two goals. From 1986 to 1992, he only missed two La Liga games combined.
Larrañaga retired at 36 at the end of 1993–94, having played in 460 top flight contests (589 overall, only behind Alberto Górriz). He is the only player of the league-winning sides to have played in the club's two grounds: Atotxa and Anoeta.
International career
Larrañaga received one cap for Spain, on 24 February 1988, playing the entire 1–2 friendly defeat against Czechoslovakia in Málaga. He also appeared four times for the under-21s.
Post-retirement
After retiring Larrañaga took up coaching, but only in the lower leagues (for six years). He also appeared as a commentator for ETB 1, which lasted until the end of the 2005–06 season.
From 2006 to 2008 Larrañaga served as the youth coordinator of his only professional club, being fired at the end of the second division campaign.