Iker Muniain

Quick Facts

Full Name	Iker Muniain
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 19, 1992(1992-12-19)
Age	32
Birthplace	Pamplona
Country	Spain
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Iker Muniain Biography

Iker Muniain is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on December 19, 1992 in Pamplona, Spain. Left wing forward who has risen to massive fame for the Spanish La Liga club Athletic Bilbao, with whom he debuted as their then-youngest player in 2009. He helped lead the squad to runner-up finishes at the Copa del Rey in 2012 and 2014, and at the 2012 UEFA Europa League.

He and Ander Iturraspe have long played as teammates for Athletic Bilbao.

On 4 October 2009, Muniain became the youngest player to score in a first division match as he netted in a 2–2 draw at Real Valladolid, aged 16 years and 289 days– that record was surpassed by Málaga CF’s Fabrice Olinga in August 2012. On 1 December he signed his first professional contract with Athletic, running until June 2015. On the 6th, after nearly one month out due to injury, he returned to action, scoring as a 51st-minute substitute to give Athletic the lead, albeit in a 1–2 loss to Valencia CF; he set up both of his team’s goals in the next game, a 2–1 win at Real Zaragoza, and finished his first senior season with 35 appearances and six goals across all competitions.

On 30 August 2009 another record fell, as Muniain started in the 1–0 home win against RCD Espanyol, 2009–10’s opener, becoming the youngest player to have donned the club’s shirt in La Liga (overtaking Patxi Ferreira). Two weeks later he scored again in European competition, 3–0 at home against FK Austria Wien, after a good team move involving Andoni Iraola and veteran Joseba Etxeberria.

He has one brother. He has one son.

Iker Muniain Net Worth

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

He joined Athletic Bilbao’s youth academy at age 12 in 2005.

He was named the La Liga breakthrough player of the year in 2011. He won the UEFA European U-21 championships in 2011 and 2013.

Iker Muniain Goñi (Basque: [iker muniain ɡoɲi] , Spanish: [ˈikeɾ muˈnjajŋ ˈɡoɲi] ; born 19 December 1992) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Athletic Bilbao, where he is captain, and the Spain national team, mainly as a left winger.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Iker Muniain height 5 ft 7 in Iker weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Iker Muniain Dating?

According to our records, Iker Muniain married to Andrea Sesma. As of December 1, 2023, Iker Muniain’s is not dating anyone.

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Muniain was an undisputed starter in the 2010–11 campaign, featuring as a left winger for the Joaquín Caparrós-led side. On 17 April 2011 he scored a last- minute goal in a 2–1 away win against hometown club CA Osasuna, helping his team come from behind; he was initially booked for taking his hand to his ear during his celebrations (before signing for Athletic he played for UDC Chantrea in Pamplona, and always considered Osasuna a rival organisation) which meant a suspension for his fifth yellow card of the season, but it was later lifted; now allowed to take part in the following matchday, the derby against Real Sociedad, he netted another, in a 2–1 home success.

Facts & Trivia

Iker Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Spain. Iker Muniain celebrates birthday on December 19 of every year.

Having vowed to have the Europa League trophy tattooed on his body if Athletic Bilbao won the 2012 final, which did not happen, Muniain did have the Supercopa de España trophy ‘inked’ on his leg in 2015 following the team’s victory (albeit he took no part in the matches due to injury). Another tattoo on the rear of his neck, XIX, (19 in roman numerals) refers to his birth date and that of his brother, and was his original Athletic squad number for several seasons although he wore 27 as a promoted youth player in his breakthrough campaign, and in 2016 changed to the traditional playmaker’s number 10.

Top Facts about Iker Muniain

1. Iker Muniain is a Spanish professional footballer.
2. He was born on December 19, 1992 in Pamplona, Spain.
3. Muniain plays as an attacking midfielder or winger for Athletic Bilbao.
4. He made his debut for Athletic Bilbao at the age of 16.
5. Muniain has scored over 60 goals and provided over 50 assists for Athletic Bilbao.
6. He has won the Supercopa de España with Athletic Bilbao in 2015.
7. Muniain has represented Spain at various youth levels and made his senior debut in 2012.
8. He was named La Liga Player of the Month in September 2020.
9. Muniain is known for his dribbling skills and creativity on the pitch.
10. He has been compared to former Barcelona player Andres Iniesta by some pundits.

How old is Muniain?

29 years (December 19, 1992)

What number is Muniain?

10

What team does muniain play for?

Athletic Club

What number does Tomas wear?

11

What number is Sergio Canales?

10