The 10 Greatest Athletic Bilbao Players of All Time

From pre-war goalscoring pioneers to modern San Mames heroes, the Basque giants have forged loyal one-club icons and lethal finishers alike. Who tops the pantheon?

1. 1
   Telmo Zarra

   The legendary striker and long-time record top scorer in Spanish football, widely called Athletic's greatest ever.
   1000pts
2. 2
   Rafael 'Pichichi' Moreno

   Early-1900s forward so prolific that La Liga's top-scorer award is named the Pichichi in his honor.
   718pts

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3. 3
   Dani Ruiz-Bazán

   Prolific striker known simply as 'Dani' who starred in Athletic's title-winning teams of the early 1980s.
   621pts
4. 4
   Aritz Aduriz

   Late-blooming striker who became a cult hero with prolific goal tallies well into his late 30s.
   621pts
5. 5
   José Ángel Iribar

   Iconic goalkeeper nicknamed 'El Chopo' who defined the club and Spain's net across the 1960s and 70s.
   538pts
6. 6
   Joseba Etxeberria

   Speedy winger who made over 500 appearances across 15 loyal seasons, famously playing a final year for free.
   440pts
7. 7
   Andoni Zubizarreta

   World-class goalkeeper who began at Athletic before a record-setting La Liga career and Spain caps.
   440pts
8. 8
   Iker Muniain

   Diminutive, long-serving captain and playmaker who spent his entire career with the Basque club.
   323pts
9. 9
   Fernando Llorente

   Towering modern striker known as 'El Rey León' who led Athletic's attack and won the World Cup with Spain.
   179pts
10. 10
    Iñaki Williams

    Explosive forward who set a La Liga consecutive-appearances record and became a modern club icon.
    179pts