Juan Urquizu


Juan José Urquizu Sustaeta was a Spanish football player and manager.

Career

Born in Ondarroa, Urquizu played as a defender for Osasuna, Real Madrid, Athletic Bilbao and Barakaldo. He was capped once by Spain, in 1929.
He managed Athletic Bilbao, Barakaldo, Real Oviedo, Real Murcia, Levante, Ourense and Alavés. He was a La Liga and Copa del Rey winner as both player and coach at Athletic.

Personal life

His son Luis was also a footballer. They are related to footballers Ander Garitano and Gaizka Garitano, the latter of whom also managed Athletic Bilbao.