Gaizka Mendieta Spanish Footballer Born 1974 in Bilbao
Gaizka Mendieta · association football player and disc jockey · Spanish
Biography
Spanish footballer Gaizka Mendieta was born on 27 March 1974 in Bilbao. Teams on record for him include Basque Country regional football team (1998–2007) and Valencia CF (1993–2001).
Early life
Andrés Mendieta is his father.
Career
His position on record is central midfielder. His career on record begins at CD Castellón in 1991. The records show 13 teams, with Basque Country regional football team, Valencia CF and Middlesbrough F.C. among them. He spent 9 years at Basque Country regional football team (1998–2007). At Basque Country regional football team (1998–2007), his team-mates on record include Julen Guerrero, Aitor Karanka and Xabi Alonso. Valencia CF team-mates from the same years include Andrés Palop and Santiago Cañizares.
Teams
13 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1991–1992 | CD Castellón | Central midfielder |
| 1991 | Spain national under-18 football team | Central midfielder |
| 1992–1996 | Spain national under-21 association football team | Central midfielder |
| 1992–1994 | Valencia CF Mestalla | Central midfielder |
| 1993 | Spain national under-20 football team | Central midfielder |
| 1993–2001 | Valencia CF | Central midfielder |
| 1996 | Spain national under-23 football team | Central midfielder |
| 1998–2007 | Basque Country regional football team | Central midfielder |
| 1999–2002 | Spain men's national football team | Central midfielder |
| 2001–2004 | SS Lazio | Central midfielder |
| 2002–2003 | FC Barcelona | Central midfielder |
| 2003–2004 | Middlesbrough F.C. | Central midfielder |
| 2004–2008 | Middlesbrough F.C. | Central midfielder |
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How old is Gaizka Mendieta?
Gaizka Mendieta is 52 years old, born on 27 March 1974 in Bilbao.
What is Gaizka Mendieta known for?
Gaizka Mendieta is a central midfielder who has played for Basque Country regional football team and Valencia CF.
How tall is Gaizka Mendieta?
Gaizka Mendieta is 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.
What is Gaizka Mendieta’s nationality?
Gaizka Mendieta is Spanish, born in Bilbao.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q295410), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Ardfern · CC BY-SA 4.0
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