Yuri Berchiche

• Full name: Yuri Berchiche Izeta
• Date of birth: July 10, 1990
• Place of birth: Zarautz, Gipuzkoa, Basque Country, Spain
• Nationality: Spanish
• Position: Left-back (primarily)
• Preferred foot: Left

Career overview

• Youth clubs: Real Sociedad (youth), Athletic Bilbao (youth)
• Early senior career: Played for clubs including Basconia, Athletic Bilbao B, Sestao River (loan), and Eibar (loan and later permanent).
• Notable clubs:
  • Athletic Bilbao (senior appearances early in career)
  • RCD Espanyol
  • Real Valladolid (loan)
  • Real Zaragoza
  • RCD Espanyol (return)
  • Paris Saint-Germain (brief stint)
  • Real Sociedad (joined 2017)
• Real Sociedad highlights: Joined Real Sociedad in 2017 and established himself as the club’s regular left-back. Known for his defensive solidity, good positioning, overlapping runs and ability to deliver crosses. Contributed to Real Sociedad’s push for European places and was part of the squad during the club’s Copa del Rey run (Real Sociedad won the 2019–20 Copa del Rey, final played in 2021 due to pandemic scheduling; Berchiche was a member of the squad during that period).

Playing style and attributes

• Strong defensively for a modern full-back: good tackling and awareness.
• Attacking support: makes overlapping runs, delivers accurate crosses, and links well with midfield and wingers.
• Set-piece threat at times, capable of assists from wide positions.
• Work rate and consistency have made him a trusted starter when fit.

Injuries and later career

• Has had some injury setbacks during his career that have impacted appearances at times, particularly hamstring and muscular problems during certain seasons.
• As of his time at Real Sociedad he remained an important squad member when available.

Honours

• Copa del Rey: 2019–20 (Real Sociedad squad)

Note: This is a concise profile summarizing Yuri Berchiche’s background and role at Real Sociedad. Specific statistics (appearances, goals, assists) change season to season; for the latest match and seasonal stats consult a live sports database or the club’s official site.