Igor Zubeldia grew up in Azkoitia in the Basque Country and came through Real Sociedad’s academy, making his first-team debut in 2016.
He won the Copa del Rey in 2020 and has become a key centre-back for the club, known for his reading of the game and composure. He can also play as a defensive midfielder.
Career in numbers
Zubeldia’s senior club career, which began in 2015/16, has so far brought 324 appearances and 4 goals for Real Sociedad. His busiest campaign was 2023/24, with 43 appearances. So far in 2026/27 he has made 5 appearances for Real Sociedad. The full season-by-season record is in the Stats section of this profile.