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Player Details
Name
Asier IllarramendiHeight
5' 10"Weight
165 lbsDate of Birth
3.8.1990 (34)Birthplace
Mutriku, SpainPosition
MidfielderPosition Detail
Defensive MidfielderPreferred Side
CentreFootedness
RightRoster Category
SeniorPlayer Category
International
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Career Summary
ACQUIRED
Signed as free agent on August 3 with an option for 2024.Â
PROFESSIONALÂ
- Made his FC Dallas debut against ATX (Aug. 26, 2023) logging 32 minutes and created his first assist on Jáder Obrian’s goal vs. SJ (Oct. 7).
- Spent previous nine seasons with LaLiga side Real Sociedad making 167 appearances and scoring 11 goals to help the team win the Copa del Rey cup in 2021.
- Joined Real Madrid for two seasons in 2013 playing 90 times and winning the UEFA Champions League and Copa del Rey in 2014, and the Club World Cup and UEFA SuperCup in 2015.
- Started his professional career with Sociedad’s Academy before moving to the first team in 2010.
- Ranks No. 29 with most appearances for Real Soceidad coming in with 253 total appearances across two stints with the club.
PERSONALÂ
- Avid traveler, visited many US state parks after the 2023 season.
- Basque is his first language.
- Dallas sports teams fan.
- Favorite soccer team is Real Sociedad.
