Players who played for Athletic Club and Real Sociedad
26 players have played for both Athletic Club and Real Sociedad, according to Wikidata. The best known include Jon Andoni Goikoetxea, Andoni Zubizarreta and Íñigo Martínez. 12 of them moved straight from one club to the other, including Jon Andoni Goikoetxea. The earliest arrival at one of the two clubs was in 1940 (Rafael Iriondo), the most recent in 2020 (Robert Navarro).
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The full list (26 players)
| Player | Position | Nationality | Athletic Club | Real Sociedad |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Andoni Goikoetxea | Forward | Spain | 1994–1997 | 1988–1990 |
| Andoni Zubizarreta | Goalkeeper | Spain | 1981–1986 | 1979–1980 |
| Íñigo Martínez | Defender | Spain | 2018–2023 | 2011–2018 |
| Joseba Etxeberría | Forward | Spain | 1995–2010 | 1990–1995 |
| Álex Remiro | Goalkeeper | Spain | 2009–2019 | since 2019 |
| Yuri Berchiche | Defender | Spain | 2005–2007 | 2004–2017 |
| Mikel Alonso | Defender | Spain | 1997–1998 | 2000–2008 |
| Mikel Balenziaga | Defender | Spain | 2008–2023 | 2002–2006 |
| Imanol Agirretxe | Forward | Spain | 2001–2003 | 2003–2018 |
| Gaizka Toquero | Forward | Spain | 2008–2015 | 2002–2003 |
| Kenan Kodro | Forward | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2019–2021 | 2008–2011 |
| Daniel García Carrillo | Defender | Spain | 2018–2024 | 2007–2014 |
| Unai López | Midfielder | Spain | 2011–2021 | 2010–2011 |
| Gorka Elustondo | Defender | Spain | 2015–2017 | 2004–2015 |
| Borja Viguera | Forward | Spain | 2014–2016 | 2003–2012 |
| Mikel Lasa | Defender | Spain | 1997–2001 | 1989–1991 |
| Igor Gabilondo | Forward | Spain | 2006–2012 | 1993–2006 |
| Pedro Uralde | Forward | Spain | 1987–1990 | 1979–1986 |
| Gaizka Garitano Aguirre | Defender | Spain | 1997–1998 | 2005–2008 |
| Robert Navarro | Forward | Spain | since 2025 | 2020–2024 |
| David Billabona | Defender | Spain | 1990–1993 | 1987–1990 |
| Andoni Gorosabel | Defender | Spain | since 2024 | 2010–2023 |
| Rafael Iriondo | Forward | Spain | 1940–1953 | 1953–1955 |
| Xabi Castillo | Defender | Spain | 1996–2013 | 2003–2009 |
| Iñigo Díaz de Cerio | Forward | Spain | 2009–2012 | 2002–2009 |
| Sergio Corino | Defender | Spain | 1991–1999 | 1999–2001 |
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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