Andoni Zubizarreta

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Zubizarreta's achievements are remarkable for their consistency and longevity. He was the most-capped Spain player for years, with 126 caps, and held the La Liga appearance record with 622 matches. His six league titles and European Cup with Barcelona place him among the elite goalkeepers of his era. His transition to sporting director, replicating success at multiple clubs, underscores his deep understanding of the game.

AwardsZubizarreta won numerous team honours, including six La Liga titles and the European Cup. Individually, he was named La Liga Spanish Player of the Year in 1987 and received the Gold Medal for Sporting Merit and the Olympic Order from the Spanish Olympic Committee.

Honours & Distinctions

Gold Medal for Sporting Merit

Spanish Olympic Committee·2000

Awarded for his contributions to Spanish sport.

Olympic Order

Spanish Olympic Committee·2000

Honour for his sporting achievements.

Records & Feats

Most-capped Spain player

International·1998

Earned 126 international caps, a record for Spain for several years.

Most La Liga appearances

League·1998

Played 622 matches in the Spanish first division, a record at the time.