Mikel Oyarzabal
Awards & Honours
7
Awards Won
3
Honours
5
Rankings
5
Covers
2
Records
Mikel Oyarzabal's career is defined by historic achievements and unwavering loyalty. He is the first player to score in two separate Copa del Rey finals for Real Sociedad, and his winning goal in the Euro 2024 final made him a national hero in Spain. As a one-club man with over 400 appearances, he embodies the values of dedication and community that resonate deeply with Basque football culture.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Key to the City of Eibar
Awarded following his Euro 2024 final goal.
Medal of the Basque Country (Gold Medal of Sports Merit)
Received for his contributions to sport and Basque identity.
Honorary Member of Zubieta
Honorary plaque at the academy; a training pitch informally named after him.
Rankings & Lists
UEFA Euro 2024 Team of the Tournament
La Liga Best XI
La Liga Best XI
100 Best Footballers in the World
100 Best Footballers in the World
Magazine Covers
L'Équipe
July 2024
Le Héros Inattendu
Marca
July 2024
El Rey Mikel
Marca
April 2021
Copa del Rey Victory
Don Balón
2016
La Perla de Zubieta
Panenka
2021
One-Club Career Feature
Records & Feats
First player born in 1997 to score in La Liga
Scored his first senior goal for Real Sociedad against Granada on December 20, 2015.
First player to score in two separate Copa del Rey finals for Real Sociedad
Scored in the 2021 final (penalty) and the 2026 final (opening goal) against Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid respectively.