Mikel Oyarzabal
Profession: Footballer
Born: April 21, 1997
Age: 28 years old
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Eibar, Spain
Known for: Centre-forward and goal scorer for the Spain national team
Biography
Mikel Oyarzabal is a Spanish professional footballer known for his technical skill and goal scoring ability as a winger and forward for the Spain national team. He became recognized for his vision, finishing, and work rate.
Mikel Oyarzabal was born in Eibar, Gipuzkoa, Spain. He joined Real Sociedad’s youth setup at just 14 years old.
Oyarzabal’s professional journey with Real Sociedad began in 2016 when he made his debut for the club’s first team. He quickly became known for his ability to score goals from various positions, provide assists, and contribute defensively when required. His versatility allows him to play as a left winger, right winger, or even as a supporting striker, giving his team tactical flexibility. Since then, he has become an integral part of the team, making over 400 appearances and scoring more than 120 goals. Oyarzabal won the 2019-20 Copa del Rey with Real Sociedad, where he scored the winning goal in the final.
Oyarzabal represented Spain at the youth stage from the under-18 to under-23 levels. He earned a spot on the Spain national team in 2016. He went on to represent the side at two European Championships and played a crucial role in their Euro 2024 victory, scoring the decisive goal in the final.
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Oyarzabal has been in a relationship with Ainhoa Larrauri since 2015 and they welcomed their first child, a son, together in December 2023.
Career Timeline
- 2011-2015 – Real Sociedad (youth career)
- 2013-2014 – Eibar (loan)
- 2014-2015 – Real Sociedad B – 13 apps, 3 goals
- 2015 – Real sociedad
Personal Details
- Alternative name: Mikel Oyarzabal Ugarte
- Nationality: Spanish
- Height: 1.81 m
- Religion: Christian
- Parents: Ernesto Oyarzabal
- Partner: Ainhoa Larrauri
- Official Website: Instagram – @mikel10oyar
Trivia
- Oyarzabal joined Real Sociedad’s youth setup at the age of 14.
- He pursued a business degree at the University of Deusto.
- The name Oyarzabal has its roots in the Basque region of Spain.
- His mother’s hometown is Elorrio in the province of Biscay, Basque County.
- He made his professional debut for Real Sociedad in 2016, at the age of 19.
- He has scored over 120 goals for Real Sociedad, making him one of the club’s top scorers.
- He won the La Liga Player of the Month in Octoner 2020 and March 2024.
- He has an overall rating of 82 in EA SPORTS FC 26.
- He has a market value of €25 million according to Transfermarkt.
