Squad for the friendly against Costa Rica on 16 November 2020. Six Bundesliga titles, five German Cups, one Champions League which was won in Madrid on the night Deschamps was on the opposing bench for Valencia - and victory at the 2001 World Club Championship made him the first player in history to be a reigning world and European champion at both club and international level, followed on from him playing his part for France in the successes of 1998 and 2000. [7] During the Second Spanish Republic, they played firstly under the name of Baskoniako selekzioa (the Vasconia team) and then from 1936 as Euzkadiko selekzioa (the Euskadi team). Media related to Basque Country association football team at Wikimedia Commons. In his first season back, he ended the clubs 18-year title drought. ", "Ha prohibido la Federacion Holandesa el match Rotterdam-Seleccion Vasca? The Basque Country, located in Northern Spain, has a population of around 3 million with football in their blood. [1][4][6][8] Two years later, Carlos Castellanos and his brother Manuel, together with a group of young Bilbainos from the upper class who had studied in England and learned about football there, founded the Bilbao Football Club (not related with the Bilbao club that existed in 189293, formed by the British) on 30 November 1900 in the Biscayan neighborhood of Algorta. Azpilicueta is also capable of getting involved in the attack, making him an important player in any squad. Most of Real's players are Gipuzkoa locals from their academy, while Athletic's 100-year-old official signing policy limits themselves to players from the Greater Basque region (either born there, raised there i.e. Even at present . Despite being mainly used a left-back under manager Jose Mourinho, Azpilicueta has played the majority of his career as a right-back and will likely do so with Spain in Brazil this summer. The Basque Country lost 12. They have never threatened the upper divisions of the French league system but they have served as a springboard to much bigger things for several players, and for one in particular who went on to the very highest platforms available to a footballer. [70], In December 2012 they played Bolivia in San Sebastin, winning 61. In the end the match was cancelled. Just how good would the Basque national team be? He now has an eye for goal and is able to pull all of the strings in the middle of the pitch. This same applies to Athletic's reserve squad and women's team - midfielder Sophie Istillart became the first female player from the French Basque country to play for the club in 2020, while Bibiane Schulze-Solano was the daughter of a Basque woman despite being raised in Germany. On 29 September 1913 the Royal Spanish Football Federation was formally created and along with it four regional federations (Norte, Oeste, Este and Centro). In the lower grades (such as in the Spanish regional championship[es] for youths and the UEFA Regions' Cup for amateurs), the team is either called Euskadiko selekzioa or Seleccon del Pas Vasco and exclusively represents the Basque Country autonomous community (Euskadi), with Navarre competing separately. In 1980, in Vitoria, they lost 15 to Hungary. Aduriz is the Basque Country side's top goalscorer with 12 goals in 11 games, while Sociedad legend Xabi Prieto is their record appearance-maker. Sarramagna represented France and played in Saint-tiennes defeat to Bayern Munich in the 1976 European Cup final. But with the players available to the Basque national team, starting the Chelsea defender on the right is the better move. Griezmann is a fast winger who loves to run with the ball and take a lot of shots. There is, however, another Aviron Bayonnais, a team that kicks the round ball. As of 2021, three Basque teams play in La Liga, the top division of the Spanish football system: Athletic Bilbao, Real Sociedad and Deportivo Alavs. [52], The second time was in San Mams, Bilbao, on 21 February 1971 when a memorial match for Juan Gardeazbal was played between the Basque Country and Catalonia. [81][82][83][84], A provisional announcement was made for a fixture against Argentina in October 2019,[85] but this was never confirmed by the opposition federation and was soon cancelled officially. They can be found in the fifth tier of their domestic league but are looking to return to the fourth tier after their most recent relegation in 2012-13. This Asturias/Cantabria XI participated in the 1917 and 1918 editions of the Copa del Prncipe de Asturias, finishing third and second respectively. Despite only accounting for just 1.4% of all Spanish territory, 4 of the 10 founding members of the inaugural Spanish . Choosing this club is not for the faint of heart. [90], Several organisations including the Basque Government[91] and the Basque Football Federation are trying to persuade FIFA and UEFA to accept the Basque Country as an affiliated member. [15] Another unique aspect in the region is the emphasis that is placed on producing local talent, with Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao assessed as consistently using the highest proportion of homegrown players across the top European football leagues in the 2010s. I know about Ruffier, Laporte and Griezmann. Heading over to Pamplona, you have another Basque side in the form of Osasuna; despite last seasons relegation to the Segunda Divisin, they have been a regular presence in the Spanish top flight for many years. For a list of recent Basque Country national team players, Jos ngel Iribar and Xabier Expsito, 19932001, This page was last edited on 28 February 2023, at 04:07. It selects players from the Basque Country autonomous community, Navarre and the French Basque Country[5] and is organised by the Basque Football Federation. The Basque Country was grouped with Cantabria in 'Norte' (North). Fernando Llorente is a World Cup winner and has experience playing in Europe since he joined Italian giants Juventus last summer. Hyperleap helps uncover and suggest. If Laporte was to snub the Basque national team for France, there are several other options in defence such as Mikel Gonzalez, Carlos Gurpegui and Mikel San Jose. In 2009 a consensus was reached to use the name 'Euskal Selekzioa'. Artwork by: Sandra Sanchez This article is part of a series based on Basque football made in collaboration with Row Z. Anchored on a very strong defense with experienced holding midfielders in front, the Basques would make things difficult for any opponent. A team made up of players from the Basque Country played Real Madrid in the Gal Stadium in Irun, losing 02. Next they travelled to Argentina, arriving on 25 February 1938. The Basque Country would first have to become independent to field their own team in competitive tournaments, and even then eligibility to play for the team would likely be a tense affairs with so many players having already represented other countries. Many youth teams are taught to play with possession-based style and quick thinking. Bayonne is also a rugby union town. Despite his age, Martinez plays with a commanding presence and isn't one to shyaway from a challenge. At the heart of this dispute were the meanings of the two terms 'Euskadi' and 'Euskal Herria'. Finish off the alternatives list with quality stars such asAnder Iturraspe and Raul Garcia and we really begin to get a picture of how strong the Basque midfield can be. Includes a friendly match against former FR Yugoslavia on 26 December 1997, Record vs non-FIFA teams / As 'North' region, Matches against the 'Central Federation' (. [104][105] The Basques retained the Spanish stage title in 200506 (hosting the semi-finals and final), but did not progress from their intermediate group in the subsequent 2007 UEFA Regions' Cup. Then, in 2007, after 69 years without playing outside Spain, the Basque Country faced Venezuela in San Cristbal, winning 43. [27][28] Success after success for both club and country followed his move to Germany. CA Osasuna was the only club with players called up for the match who refused to release them. [2] By 1892 the sheer quantity of Englishmen playing football on La Campa de los Ingleses forced them to seek another pitch that could properly accommodate the growing population of Brits, and so, in November 1892, the president of Club Atleta, Enrique Jones Bird, asked for permission to play in the Hippodrome of Lamiako. Notable former players include Spanish World Cup. Of the 28 at la Real, 17 are Basque (19,. With the Basque Country being a very independent area that is constantly churning out top footballing prospects, it would be amazing to see the Basque national team one day competing against other European nations. The United Kingdom provides one model for a sovereign state with more than one FIFA member, while the Faroe Islands is an example of an autonomous constituent country having a separate football team to the national team (Denmark). The next Basque fixture was played in November 2020 against Costa Rica in a closed doors setting due to the issue;[88] the Basque team won the match 21. Lizarazus last act in a Bordeaux shirt was to play in the 1996 Uefa Cup final defeat to Bayern Munich. But the Basque Country also has a lot to say for itself. The Basque Country national football team ( Euskal selekzioa) selects players from the Greater Basque region comprising the Basque Autonomous Community ( Biscay, lava and Gipuzkoa) plus neighbouring Navarre - the historical home of the Basque people but in modern times has a distinct identity which is only partly Basque, and home to CA Osasuna Both players spent time in the Aviron Bayonnais FC youth system, a set-up that is still producing local Basque talent today. In 2007, the team's name was controversially changed to Euskal Herriko futbol Selekzioa causing disagreements which led to the annual matches being cancelled. Lower Navarre, Labourd and Soule form a region that is roughly the size of Lancashire, but in footballing terms the French Basque country is nothing like the English county; it is often the epicentre of French player development. Bixente Lizarazu made history by becoming the first Frenchman to represent Bilbao, spending just one season with the club in 1996-97 before moving on to Bayern Munich. Players who have already appeared for a FIFA national team can play for the Basques in addition, but if they are simultaneously called up for both, the FIFA squad (usually Spain) takes precedence. Juan de Echevarra, painter. The 33-year-old is one of the most dependable keepers in La Liga and is a regular in Basque friendlies. But that has all changed since the 26-year-old returned to his boyhood Athletic Club Bilbao last summer. Notable former players include Spanish World Cup. He has all the right tools of a great defender and will only get better with more experience. Association football has been a part of Basque Country culture since the end of the 19th century. Only played in one unofficial wartime international: See, Only played in two unofficial wartime international matches: See, Includes 1 match not counted by some sources: See. Jose Etxenagusia, painter. [34] This happened to be the same day that Guernica was bombed by Nazi Germany's Luftwaffe. In June, they played Czechoslovakia again losing 21. Llorente is best known for being able to score headers from anywhere in the box, but he has a strong shot. Only played in one unofficial wartime internationals: See, Also played in 2 additional unofficial wartime matches in 1937 and 1938: See. What do Basque Country (greater region), French Basque Country and List of Basque footballers have in common. [2][10] At the end of 1901, the two most important clubs in the city were Athletic Club and Bilbao FC, and naturally, a rivalry soon arose between the two Bilbao teams, who played several friendlies at Lamiako, which the two teams shared since there were hardly any fields in Bilbao. [31] They then toured the country during that summer, playing against Lokomotiv Moscow (15), Dynamo Moscow twice (12) and (47), Dinamo Leningrad (22), Spartak Moscow (62), Dynamo Kiev (13), Dinamo Tbilisi (02), the Georgian football team (13), and finally Dinamo Minsk (16). The representative team is run by the Basque Football Federation. Though Llorente is easily the top choice to start up top for Euskal Herria, make no mistake about it, he is by no means the only option. Note: For this list, a player must be born in the Basque Country, have Basque parents/grandparents, or have spent enough time in the Basque Country to qualify, just asplayers today must do for other countries. In all likelihood, Griezmann would still choose to represent France and has been listed in the country's squad list for the World Cup. The French Basque Country: a rugby heartland with world-class footballers The area has never produced a successful football club, but it has given France some of its most successful players. Regardless, Basque football is reaching a new age and the world needs to pay attention. [106] At this level, the Basque team only represents the Basque Country (autonomous community), with the Navarre region having their own team along with the other autonomous communities of Spain. [56] Controversy was caused before the match by the Spanish government deciding that the song of the Basque football team (Gernikako Arbola The Tree of Guernica)[57] should not be sung before the game. He can also feature as a centre-back, which makes him a very useful player in any squad. The Agen-born Aymeric Laporte, another player who came through the same youth system and is wanted by several Premier League clubs, has gone on to become only the second French player to appear in the red and white stripes of Athletic Bilbao. Of 25 Athletic players to appear in La Liga this season, 21 are Basque (plus four from Navarre) and 17 played for the club before first-team level. [4][5] It was from Lamiako that the sport of football took off in Bilbao, with several Bilbainos swarming the field to watch the teams of British workers challenge each other every weekend,[4][5] and there is even evidence of a "serious" tournament in the winter of 189293, which was contested in Lamiako by Club Atleta and Bilbao FC, and won by the former, who received medals presented by James S. Clark on 22 April 1893. Menchu Gal, painter. Ren Petit is regarded by many to have been Real Madrids first superstar footballer. [13] Football and Basque nationalism are closely knitted throughout history and would go through significant historical events such as the Spanish Civil War, and the creation of Francoist Spain. French football president Noel Le Graet resigns amid harassment investigation Noel Le Graet has resigned as president of France's football federation amid a scandal including sexual harassment . [4] In fact, shortly after the match, some young people from the Gimnsio Zamacois in Bilbao, began to play football games in Lamiako, and in 1898, seven football enthusiasts belonging to the Zamacois gym founded Athletic Club. The game was played as a fundraiser for a campaign promoting the Basque language called "Bai Euskarari", organized by Sustraiak, as a response to its suppression during the dictatorship. The Basque Country national football team (Euskal selekzioa) selects players from the Greater Basque region comprising the Basque Autonomous Community (Biscay, lava and Gipuzkoa) plus neighbouring Navarre the historical home of the Basque people but in modern times has a distinct identity which is only partly Basque, and home to CA Osasuna at club level within Spain, and the three small provinces making up the Northern Basque Country in France, a territory where rugby union is very popular but has produced some talented players. He excels in balancing when to go forward and when to stay back, and he is known for being a player who doesn't take unnecessary risks. Born in Dax in October 1899, to a mother from Madrid and a French father, Petit spent much of his childhood following his fathers work commitments as an engineer, moving back and forth between France and Spain on a regular basis until the family settled on the Spanish side of the Basque border in the town of Irun. Playing on the right-wing would put him a bit out of his normal position, but Griezmann has played on that flank before and has the ability to do the job well. But other Basque clubs, such asEibar, who will likely be promoted to the first division for the first time next season, are beginning to find success as well. The Basque Country representative football team (officially, in Basque, 'Euskal selekzioa') represents the Basque Country in football. [13] In the same competition they drew 11 with. Then they played Silesia in Chorzw on 9 June. For faster navigation, this Iframe is preloading the Wikiwand page for Category:Footballers from the Basque Country (autonomous community) . Quick and creative forwards would be able to do the work up front and provide plenty of goals. He excels in using his physicality and ability to read the game to make things hard for opponents, while also being one of the best aerial defenders around. Finally, SD Eibar are currently enjoying their first ever season in the highest division and are taking this seasons tally of Basque teams in La Liga to three. [5], The Basques' summer 2019 fixture away to Panama[80] did little to enhance their credentials. At that time it would have been ranked third in the world, behind only Italy and Argentina, and above the likes of Scotland, Spain, England and Hungary. and all live games on the official website of the French Football Ligue. [30], Between 1939 and 1975 the Basque football team played only twice due to General Franco's dictatorship which severely limited the freedoms previously enjoyed by the regions of Spain. Iker Hernandez and Guillermo have been lighting up the lower divisions and would provide an energetic spark that often comes in handy. Bixente Jean-Michel Lizarazu ( Basque pronunciation: [biente lisarasu], born 9 December 1969) is a French former professional footballer who played as a left back for Bordeaux and Bayern Munich, among other teams. However, discrepancies between the federation, players and ESAIT led to the match, scheduled again to be played against Iran, not to be played. [29][30][31] At the same time a choir called Eresoinka was formed to tour Europe for the same purpose. Category for Association football players from the Basque Country . Just as in the aftermath of the 1998 victory, the black and brown diaspora will be accorded a . [97], Due to the unofficial status of the Basque Country team and others, many of the usual conventions of international football do not apply. Some of the best French soccer players include national legends like Zinedane Zidane, Michel Platini, Thierry Henry, and David Trezeguet. RSS Feed Flickr Vimeo YouTube Pinterest Twitter Facebook Submit Search Search Euskal Kazeta HOME Culture Food Dance Handball Language Mus Music Research your Basque ancestry Basques in the Americas 1492-1592 Less heralded when it comes to footballing matters is the French Basque country an area made up of a union of three provinces to the north-east of the traditionally mapped Basque Country. [44] FIFA demanded that Cuba should not play the Basque Country. Their first game was against Catalonia on 8 June 1930, which they won by 01 in Montjuc, and they played Catalonia again on 1 January 1931 in Bilbao, winning that match 32.[7]. In May 1937, the team began to have problems with FIFA. With that in mind, this article will take a look at what the Basque national team could look like today, as well as discussing just how competitiveEuskalHerriacould really be. This local rivalry was very strong in such a small town, but the success of these teams was important. The Basque Country has a powerful sense of its own sovereignty, and this week, its older football figures have been remembering the significant events of 40 years ago, when, in a Real Sociedad versus Athletic match, the players took to the field bearing, proudly, the Basque flag, the ikurrina. Last December, several stars werecalled upto represent the Basque Country in a friendly against Peru at the new SanMames. His ability to interpret what was happening on the pitch from a free role bills him as the countrys first modern footballer. For this reason the Basque Football Federation proposed returning to the team's previous name, 'Euskadi' (Euskadiko Selekzioa), for the match scheduled for December 2008 against Iran. Though he can score from well outside the box, Muniain does his best work inside the box when he creates his own chances or finishes off missed opportunities. Martinez is one of the best holding midfielders in Spain and will definitely be on his way to the World Cup this summer. This season under Ernesto Valverde, Herrera has broken out of his shell and has developed even more as a complete midfielder. On 3 January 1915 they played their first match which was against Catalonia in Bilbao and won 61,[9][10] and then on 7 February they played them again but in Barcelona, this time drawing 22. [96][80], In December 2020, Basque federation applied for UEFA and FIFA recognition. The first time was on 25 June 1966 on the 50th anniversary of Real Unin's founding. The 25-year-old is one of the best Basque players in the world and is very experienced, having recently won the Champions League with Bayern Munich and featuring regularly in the Spain national team. It is also interesting to note that South American strikers Gonzalo Higuain, who speaks perfect Basque, and Diego Forlan both have Basque blood due to family members. Javi Martinez needs no introduction. [84][103], The Elo rating system was adapted for football by adding a weighting for the type of match, an adjustment for the home team advantage, and an adjustment for goal difference in the match result. WhetherLlorente would elect to represent the Basque Country or not is a big question. The Basque Country of Spain is an oft-celebrated component of world football, from Athletic Bilbao and their insistence upon only fielding players from the Basque Country to the sporadic rises of Real Sociedad. Lacuesta, often on the fringes at Saint-tienne, went on to play in the 1978 Uefa Cup final for Bastia and was in the side that won the 1981 French Cup final against his former club. View all the latest news about Ligue 1 Uber Eats - (calendar, results, ranking, video.) Anyone else? Olympic Games selection only, no full caps. [86] With no December fixture forthcoming, but UEFA Euro 2020 international matches to be played in Bilbao, it was reported that the Basque team may be able to arrange a match against one of the qualified teams who would meet Spain there (Poland or Sweden) as part of their preparations before the tournament. [67][68] At this match the gold badge of honour of the Basque Football Federation was presented to Joseba Etxeberria, former player of Athletic Club Bilbao, for being the most capped player of the Basque team, and he was allowed to take the kick-off. Apart from Balenziaga, Nacho Monreal is another prime candidate to start at left-back for the Basque national team if Azpilicueta stays on the right. Both clubs merged later in 1915. [15] Athletic Bilbao are highly regarded due to their ability to compete against the biggest teams like Real Madrid, Atltico Madrid, and FC Barcelona over several decades despite this restriction and commitment to local young players. Like the rest of Spain, it is in the midfield that the Basques would boast their biggest talents. Can sign French under 17s (since they will become Basque). More than any other area of the pitch, picking who would fill the midfield roster spots would be almost impossible for the Basque national team. 'The fact is that it was that derby between our two teams that had endured as my best football memory - and that is despite the fact that we lost 5-0', Iribar told El Pais 35 years later. [22] The team also played the Uruguayan national side twice, losing both games,[23][24] before visiting Brazil where they played in So Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Most of the players stayed on in the Americas and joined teams there. [1] The latter was a leading port of an important industrial area with iron mines and shipyards nearby. Were that the case, Athletic Club winger Markel Susaeta would have no problems slotting in on the right. [60], In 2007 the team's name was changed to 'Euskal Herria' (Euskal Herriko Futbol Selekzioa), and on 29 December they played a match against Catalonia in San Mames. [40][31] Lastly they travelled to Norway and Denmark in August[30] where they beat an stfold select (13), Norwegian AIF (23), and completed their biggest win to date against Denmark's DAI[dk] (111). Petit made his first team debut aged just 14 and he is credited with revolutionising the way the game was played in Spain. On 16 August 1979 they played under the name 'Euskadiko selekzioa' for the first time since 1938 at San Mames stadium during the Great Week of Bilbao, winning 41 against a League of Ireland XI. [36][37] A match due to take place on 30 May in the Netherlands against Rotterdam was cancelled by the Dutch Federation. The Juventus target man would be able to capitalize on the wealth of crosses that he would see every game and would easily lead the Basque national team in scoring. With a deep talent pool to choose from, the Basques would be able to field a team capable of making it out of the group stages of a World Cup. Iker Muniain broke onto the scene at just 16 years old when he debuted for Athletic back in 2009. Since then, the Basque winger has been a regular in the line-up and a fan favorite at the San Mames. One season at Chelsea brought him an FA Cup winners medal, before a final injury-hit campaign spent at Valencia culminated in a fifth Champions League final, where he could only watch on from the bench as an unused substitute as Hctor Cpers side lost out in Milan to Bayern Munich in a penalty shoot-out. The resultant Champions League campaign in 2003-04 saw Deschamps lead Monaco all the way to the final, the sixth of his career. [11][12] In May 1915 they won the inaugural Copa del Prncipe de Asturias tournament in Madrid after beating Catalonia 10 with a goal from Legarreta and then holding the hosts, 'Centro' (a Castile/Madrid XI), to a 11 draw, in which the author of the Basque goal was Patricio. It is home to Aviron Bayonnais, three-time French champions of the oval ball (although the last of those successes came in 1943). Another important club that deserves a mention is Arenas FC (later Arenas de Getxo), founded in 1909 and located in Bizcaia, thus being the main threat for Athletic Club in the 1910s. Before all of these players were even born, arguably the most gifted French Basque player of all time had played his last game of football. Martinez would be a staple in the Basque national team. [53] Playing for the Basque Country were Zamora, Deusto, Irusquieta, Zugazaga, Echeberra, Lema, Guisasola, Estfano, Santamara, Arambarri, Ibez, Maraon, Fernando Ansola, Araquistin, Rojo II, Urtiaga, and Ortuondo.[54]. [13], In the early 21st century, Basque football is represented by many clubs old and new, some of them holding a strong presence in the Spanish top division La Liga, including Athletic Bilbao (who have played there on a constant basis since its formation in 1928 and been champions eight times, plus 23 Copa del Rey wins and two UEFA Cup / Europa League finals), Real Sociedad (present in all but a handful of seasons, champions twice and Copa winners three times, including 2020 which was a Basque derby between Athletic and Real), Deportivo Alavs (somewhat intermittent members of the top division but with strong periods and a UEFA Cup final appearance in 2001) and SD Eibar (from 2014 to 2021, characterised as one of the smallest clubs to take part at that level).[14]. - ( calendar, results, ranking, video. last December, several stars werecalled upto represent Basque. 1996 Uefa Cup final defeat to Bayern Munich in the 1976 European Cup final defeat to Munich! 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