Patxi Salinas
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Francisco 'Patxi' Salinas Fernández (born 17 November 1963 in Bilbao
, Basque Country
) is a retired Spanish
footballer who played as a central defender.
's youth ranks, and appeared in 14 La Liga
matches, as the side managed to conquer the double in 1983–84. In the following season's, he became a regular fixture with the Basque
, alongside another Lezama
graduate, Genar Andrinúa.
In 1992, Salinas moved to Celta de Vigo
, where he proceeded to post equally impressive numbers during his six-season spell, retiring from the game at almost 35. Subsequently, he had brief stints at coaching (UDA Gramenet) and directing (Rápido de Bouzas).
, in as many friendlies
. His debut was on 14 September 1988, in a 1–2 loss with Yugoslavia
, in Oviedo
.
Celta
, was also a professional footballer (centre forward), and played most notably for Athletic Bilbao and FC Barcelona
. Both made their top level debuts in 1982–83.
Bilbao
Bilbao ) is a Spanish municipality, capital of the province of Biscay, in the autonomous community of the Basque Country. With a population of 353,187 , it is the largest city of its autonomous community and the tenth largest in Spain...
, Basque Country
Basque Country (autonomous community)
The Basque Country is an autonomous community of northern Spain. It includes the Basque provinces of Álava, Biscay and Gipuzkoa, also called Historical Territories....
) is a retired Spanish
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
footballer who played as a central defender.
Club career
Salinas emerged through Athletic de BilbaoAthletic Bilbao
Athletic Club, also known as Athletic Bilbao, is an association football club from Bilbao in Biscay, Spain. The club has played in the Primera División of La Liga since its start in 1928. They have won La Liga on eight occasions...
's youth ranks, and appeared in 14 La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
matches, as the side managed to conquer the double in 1983–84. In the following season's, he became a regular fixture with the Basque
Basque Country (autonomous community)
The Basque Country is an autonomous community of northern Spain. It includes the Basque provinces of Álava, Biscay and Gipuzkoa, also called Historical Territories....
, alongside another Lezama
Lezama
Lezama is a town and municipality located in the province of Biscay, in the autonomous community of Basque Country, northern Spain. It is home to the training headquarters of the football team Athletic Bilbao, and is accessible by bus - BizkaiBus - from Bilbao.-External links:*...
graduate, Genar Andrinúa.
In 1992, Salinas moved to Celta de Vigo
Celta de Vigo
Real Club Celta de Vigo , simply referred to as Celta Vigo, is a Spanish professional football club based in Vigo, Galicia, currently playing in the Segunda División. It was founded on March 28, 1923 following the merger of Real Vigo Sporting and Real Fortuna Foot-ball Club.Nicknamed Los Celestes ,...
, where he proceeded to post equally impressive numbers during his six-season spell, retiring from the game at almost 35. Subsequently, he had brief stints at coaching (UDA Gramenet) and directing (Rápido de Bouzas).
International career
During a one-month span, Salinas gained two caps for SpainSpain national football team
The Spain national football team represents Spain in international association football and is controlled by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain. The current head coach is Vicente del Bosque...
, in as many friendlies
Exhibition game
An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition...
. His debut was on 14 September 1988, in a 1–2 loss with Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia national football team
The Yugoslavia national football team represented the Kingdom of Yugoslavia and the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in association football. It enjoyed a modicum of success in international competition. In 1992, during the Yugoslav wars, the team was suspended from international...
, in Oviedo
Oviedo
Oviedo is the capital city of the Principality of Asturias in northern Spain. It is also the name of the municipality that contains the city....
.
Honours
Athletic Bilbao- La LigaLa LigaThe Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
: 1982–83, 1983–84 - Copa del ReyCopa del ReyThe Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
: 1983–84; Runner-up 1984–85 - Supercopa de EspañaSupercopa de EspañaThe Supercopa de España is a Spanish football championship contested by the winners of La Liga and the Copa del Rey...
: 1984Supercopa de EspañaThe Supercopa de España is a Spanish football championship contested by the winners of La Liga and the Copa del Rey...
Celta
- Copa del ReyCopa del ReyThe Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
: Runner-up 1993–94
Personal
Salinas' older brother, JulioJulio Salinas
Julio Salinas Fernández is a retired Spanish footballer who played during the 1980s and 1990s....
, was also a professional footballer (centre forward), and played most notably for Athletic Bilbao and FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
. Both made their top level debuts in 1982–83.