Players who played for Athletic Club and Espanyol
15 players have played for both Athletic Club and Espanyol, according to Wikidata. The best known include Ernesto Valverde, Gorka Iraizoz and Ander Iturraspe. 9 of them moved straight from one club to the other, including Gorka Iraizoz. The earliest arrival at one of the two clubs was in 1950 (Carmelo Cedrún), the most recent in 2024 (Andoni Gorosabel).
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The full list (15 players)
| Player | Position | Nationality | Athletic Club | Espanyol |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernesto Valverde | Forward | Spain | 1990–1996 | 1986–1988 |
| Gorka Iraizoz | Goalkeeper | Spain | 2007–2017 | 2004–2007 |
| Ander Iturraspe | Defender | Spain | 1999–2019 | 2019–2020 |
| Ismael Urzáiz | Forward | Spain | 1996–2007 | 1995–1996 |
| Unai Núñez | Defender | Spain | 2007–2025 | since 2026 |
| Santiago Urquiaga | Defender | Spain | 1973–1987 | 1987–1989 |
| Carmelo Cedrún | Goalkeeper | Spain | 1950–1964 | 1964–1967 |
| Enric Saborit | Defender | Spain | 2008–2018 | until 2008 |
| Jesús María Lacruz | Defender | Spain | 1997–2006 | 2006–2009 |
| Andoni Gorosabel | Defender | Spain | since 2024 | since 2026 |
| Anaitz Arbilla | Defender | Spain | 2003–2005 | 2014–2016 |
| José María Maguregui | Midfielder | Spain | 1952–1961 | 1963–1964 |
| Iñaki Lafuente | Goalkeeper | Spain | 1993–2009 | 2007–2008 |
| Carlos Ruiz Herrero | Forward | Spain | 1970–1981 | 1981–1982 |
| Sergio Corino | Defender | Spain | 1991–1999 | 1999 |
Players ranked from best known to least known (number of language editions of their Wikipedia page). Data from Wikidata: spotted a mistake? Let us know.
Other club pairs
With Athletic Club
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