Carlos Gurpegui

Quick Facts

Full Name	Carlos Gurpegui
Occupation	Association Football Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 19, 1980(1980-08-19)
Age	44
Birthplace	Pamplona
Country	Spain
Birth City	Navarre
Horoscope	Leo

Carlos Gurpegui Biography

Carlos Gurpegui is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on August 19, 1980 in Pamplona, Navarre, Spain. Carlos Gurpegui Nausia, also known as Gurpegi, is a retired Spanish footballer who was a defensive midfielder or central defender.

Gurpegui was mainly used as a back-up in 2008-09 due to the emergence Javi Martinez. However, he regained his starting place in the subsequent years, exactly alongside Martinez. He returned home against his hometown club CA Osasuna on 28 November 2010 in a 1-0 win.

After Martínez left in summer 2012 to join FC Bayern Munich, Gurpegui was chosen by Bielsa as the next player to be converted from defensive midfielder to central defender. After playing a big role in their qualification for the tournament through finishing fourth domestically in 2013–14, partnering the much younger Aymeric Laporte, he featured in defence in six matches in the subsequent edition of the UEFA Champions League.

The team reached three finals of the Copa del Rey in Gurpegui’s time at the San Mamés Stadium, losing them all to Barcelona – he was an unused substitute on every occasion. He did play in both legs of the 2015 Supercopa de España against the same opponents, lifting the trophy as team captain.

Gurpegui was suspended for two years for testing positive for nandrolone on 3 November 2003. He had tested positive in a game against Real Sociedad (1 September 2002) (2-4 away loss, scoring both goals). After repeated appeals, the ban was temporarily lifted. The player claimed that his body made nandrolone naturally and was eventually sentenced to two years. Athletic Bilbao did not release the player or take his number from their official squad. He returned to action four days later in a 0-3 away defeat to Real Madrid.

Carlos Gurpegui Net Worth

Carlos Gurpegui is one of the richest Association Football Player from Spain. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Carlos Gurpegui 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Gurpegui’s older brother Pedro Maria was also a forward-playing footballer. He was a part of the Osasuna reserve team and played against his younger brother in a Segunda Division B league fixture in 2000.

Gurpegui was born in Pamplona, raised in Navarre in Andosilla. He made his La Liga debut in 2002 against Villarreal CF. He scored an equaliser against FC Barcelona on 17 January 2004 in a 1-1 draw at Camp Nou.

Gurpegui was again relegated to the bench for the 2011–12 campaign, following the arrival of new coach Marcelo Bielsa. On 23 October 2011, having replaced Andoni Iraola at half-time in an eventual 1–1 draw at Valencia CF, he also had to leave the pitch early into the second half, with a torn anterior cruciate ligament which ended his season.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Facts & Trivia

Carlos Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Spain. Carlos Gurpegui celebrates birthday on August 19 of every year.

Top Facts about Carlos Gurpegui

1. Carlos Gurpegui is a retired Spanish footballer.
2. He played as a defensive midfielder or centre-back.
3. Gurpegui spent his entire career at Athletic Bilbao.
4. He made over 400 appearances for the club.
5. Gurpegui won the Copa del Rey in 2015.
6. He was also a runner-up in the Europa League twice.
7. Gurpegui earned one cap for Spain’s national team in 2007.
8. He was known for his physicality and leadership on the pitch.
9. Gurpegui retired in 2016 and became a coach at Athletic Bilbao’s academy.
10. His loyalty to Athletic Bilbao made him a fan favorite among supporters.