Ion Ansotegi [SEP] member of sports team
Ion Ansotegi
Ion Ansotegi Gorostola (born 13 July 1982) is a Spanish former footballer who played as a central defender.
He spent most of his professional career with Real Sociedad after signing with the club at the age of 21, going on to appear in 227 official matches during 11 seasons. 124 of those appearances came in La Liga (six goals scored).
Football career.
Ansotegi was born in Berriatua, Basque Country. After starting his professional career with SD Eibar (with a loan to Barakaldo
1990, he moved to the Tacoma Stars for two seasons.
During the 1986 and 1989, Ion played for the Vancouver 86ers of the Canadian Soccer League. He is inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame as member of the record setting 1989 team.
National team.
Ion was part of the Canadian team that participated in their only FIFA World Cup to date in 1986.
Post-playing career.
Ion was soccer marketer for Adidas and is Program Director of their ESP youth program. He currently