About Berasaluce
Lived 1931 – 2022 (aged 91). Berasaluce was a Spanish association football player.
Javier Berasaluce Marquiegui (4 January 1931 – 8 February 2022) was a Spanish footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He played in La Liga with Deportivo Alavés, Real Madrid and Racing de Santander. He died on 8 February 2022, at the age of 91.
Career Berasaluce began playing football as a right winger while studying at the Salesianos de Deusto in Bilbao. After his club's regular goalkeeper was injured, Berasaluce began playing goalkeeper. He played football for his hometown club Amaikak Bat, before turning professional.
Berasaluce began his professional career with Deportivo Alavés, helping the club win the 1953–54 Segunda División and earn promotion to La Liga. He also was part of the Real Madrid squad that won five European Cups and La Liga twice.
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Who was Berasaluce?
Spanish association football player (1931–2022)
When was Berasaluce born?
Berasaluce was born on 4 January 1931 in Deba.
When did Berasaluce die?
Berasaluce died on 8 February 2022 in Vitoria-Gasteiz.
What was Berasaluce's occupation?
Berasaluce was an association football player.
What nationality was Berasaluce?
Berasaluce was Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Berasaluce. https://biography.guide/berasaluce/
MLA: "Berasaluce." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/berasaluce/.
Chicago: "Berasaluce." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/berasaluce/.
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