Name: Andoni Iraola

Full name: Andoni Iraola Sagarna

Nationality: Spain

Position: Right back / Right wing-back (also played as central defender and right midfielder at times)

Club (as player): New York City FC (Major League Soccer)

Career highlights & profile:

• Born 22 June 1982 in Usurbil, Gipuzkoa, Basque Country, Spain.
• Long-serving professional primarily known for his spell at Athletic Bilbao (2000–2015), where he established himself as a consistent, attacking full-back with excellent stamina, passing and crossing.
• Joined New York City FC for the 2016 MLS season, bringing experience and leadership to the club. Made appearances for NYCFC before retiring as a player.
• Represented Spain at youth and senior levels; earned a small number of caps for the Spain national team.
• Noted for versatility, set-piece delivery, and composure on the ball. Transitioned into coaching after retiring as a player and went on to manage teams in Spain (including AFC Bournemouth? — note: coaching career primarily in Spain; for playing-focused profile the key point is his NYCFC stint).

Notable stats (selected):

• Appearances for Athletic Bilbao: over 400 in all competitions (2000–2015).
• Goals: scored occasionally from defense and set pieces during his career; total club goals number in the low dozens across his long career.
• NYCFC: joined in 2016 and featured during that season before retiring; appearance count for NYCFC is limited compared with his La Liga career.

Legacy: Remembered as a model professional, durable and consistent right-back who combined defensive solidity with offensive support. His move to New York City FC was part of the MLS trend of experienced European players bringing quality and leadership to the league.