Adolfo Atienza

Adolfo Atienza Landeta (1 December 1927 – 9 July 2008), also known as Atienza I, was a Spanish footballer who played as a forward for Celta de Vigo, Real Madrid, and Las Palmas in the 1950s. His brother Ángel also played for Real Madrid.

Playing career Early career Born in Madrid on 1 December 1927, Atienza began playing football in his hometown, first informally for teams based in the Tetuán de las Victorias neighborhood, and then officially with the Cuatro Caminos Sports Club, where he played until 1942, the year his family moved to Galicia, after his parents, both professors, were assigned to the University of Santiago de Compostela.

In 1943, the 15-year-old Atienza was already playing in the top local regional league with Club Arenal, a team composed mainly of students, with whom he played for four years, until 1947, when he was signed by Club Santiago, then in the Tercera División. Spain eventually won the tournament.

Death Atienza died in Madrid on 9 July 2008, at the age of 80.

Honours Real Madrid La Liga: Champions (2): 1953–54 and 1954–55

Latin Cup: Champions (1): 1955