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Iker Muniain Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

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)

Iker Muniain UEFA Europa League Athletic Bilbao and SK Rapid Wien September 29, 2016
Iker Muniain during a UEFA Europa League match between Athletic Bilbao and SK Rapid Wien on September 29, 2016

Sun Sign

Sagittarius

Born Place

Pamplona, Spain

Nationality

Spanish

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.

Iker Muniain ball match between Athletic Bilbao and Levante UD August 30, 2014
Iker Muniain handles the ball during a match between Athletic Bilbao and Levante UD on August 30, 2014

Race / Ethnicity

White

Hair Color

Light Brown

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

  • Small built
  • Tattoo on his inner right biceps
Iker Muniain shirtless body medical tests Athletic Bilbao
Iker Muniain during the medical tests at Athletic Bilbao

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 celebrates Aduriz’s goal for Athletic Bilbao in a match against Sevilla on April 7, 2016
Iker Muniain celebrates Aduriz’s goal for Athletic Bilbao in a match against Sevilla on April 7, 2016

Iker Muniain Facts

  1. He was the La Liga Breakthrough Player of the Year in the 2010-2011 season.
  2. Iker joined Athletic Bilbao’s youth system at the age of 11.
  3. He achieved his debut goal for the second team of Athletic Bilbao at the age of 16.
  4. On February 24, 2012, Muniain was selected for the friendly international against Venezuela.
  5. He set a record of 31 caps during the U-21 national team appearances.

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