| Iker Muniain Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 6½ in |
| Weight | 63 kg |
| Date of Birth | December 19, 1992 |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Iker Muniain is a Spanish footballer who is best known for his career as the captain of Athletic Bilbao. He has also been a part of teams like Txantrea in the past. During the course of his career, Iker has won several tournaments such as Supercopa de España, UEFA Europa League, Copa del Rey, UEFA European Under-21 Championship, FIFA U-17 World Cup, and has been the recipient of honors like La Liga‘s “Breakthrough Player of the Year” and “European Golden Boy”.
Born Name
Iker Muniain Goñi
Nick Name
Muniain, the Spanish Messi (Nickname given by Spanish media because of his body structure and play style)
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
Pamplona, Spain
Nationality
Occupation
Professional Soccer Player
Family
- Father – Fernando Muniain
- Mother – Nuria Goni
- Siblings – Andoni Muniain
Manager
Iker is signed with Jesus Medina Martin.
Position
Winger / Forward
Shirt Number
10
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 6½ in or 169 cm
Weight
63 kg or 139 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
In August 2014, Iker announced that he and his girlfriend were expecting their first child together. They welcomed a baby boy in February 2015.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Small built
- Tattoo on his inner right biceps
Best Known For
Winning the UEFA European Championship with the Spanish U-21 team in 2011 and 2013.
First Soccer Match
Iker had his debut for Bilbao Athletic (reserve team of Athletic Bilbao) in the Segunda Division B in January 2009. At the time, he was only 16 years and 16 days old.
On July 30, 2009, Muniain appeared in his first match for Athletic Bilbao in a UEFA Europa League qualifying match against Swiss’ club BSC Young Boys. Iker substituted Gaizka Toquero in the 59th minute of the game.
He first performed for the Spanish U-21 team on February 8, 2011 in a match against Denmark.
On February 29, 2012, Iker debuted for the Spanish senior national team in a friendly match against Venezuela.
Strengths
- Dribbling
- Holding on to the ball
- Passing
Weaknesses
Finishing
Iker Muniain Facts
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