Gorka Kijera

Gorka Kijera Salaberria (born 26 May 1986) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a left-back.

Club career Born in Hernani, Gipuzkoa, Kijera graduated from Real Sociedad's youth system, but made his debut as a senior with lowly CD Hernani. In the summer of 2007, he joined SD Lemona of Segunda División B.

On 17 June 2008, Kijera moved to Athletic Bilbao and was assigned to the reserves also in the third division. In November, he terminated his contract alleging personal reasons, and returned to his hometown club.

Kijera signed a two-year deal with SD Eibar on 14 July 2009. On 20 June 2011 he joined FC Cartagena, and played his first match as a professional on 9 October, starting in a 0–0 draw against Gimnàstic de Tarragona in the Segunda División.

On 5 July 2012, after the Murcians' relegation, Kijera moved to Real Unión. He featured regularly during his only season, totalling nearly 3,000 minutes of action.

On 11 July 2013, Kijera returned to Eibar now in the second tier. He appeared sparingly in the 2013–14 campaign, as the Basque side was promoted to La Liga for the first time ever.

Kijera cut ties with the Armeros on 27 August 2014, signing with CD Mirandés a day later. On 24 July 2020, having spent the majority of his spell as team captain, the 34-year-old left after his contract expired.