Antiguoko Kirol Elkartea (Sport Club of Antiguo in English

English language

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) is an amateur youth Spanish

Spain

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 football club based in Antiguo, a part of San Sebastián

San Sebastián

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, in the Basque Country

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It acts as feeder club

Farm team

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 to Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad

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, twice La Liga

La Liga

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 champions in the 80's.

Club overview / Famous players

Antiguoko was founded in 1982, and did not even possess its own ground. A number of famous players who appeared for Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad

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 as well as other teams - and the Spanish national side

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 - have graduated from the club, including Xabi Alonso

Xabi Alonso

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, Mikel Arteta

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 and Javier de Pedro.

Aritz Aduriz

Aritz Aduriz

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, Andoni Iraola

Andoni Iraola

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 and Ander Murillo

Ander Murillo

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 were also youth products of Antiguoko, and went on to later appear professionally with Real Sociedad's Basque

Basque Country (autonomous community)

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 neighbours Athletic Bilbao

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