Juan José Mieza

Juan José Mieza Goiri (10 February 1915 – 12 December 1999) was a Spanish footballer who played as a defender for Athletic Bilbao, Barakaldo, and Real Murcia in the 1930s and 1940s. He also played two international matches for Spain in 1941.

Playing career Club career Born in the Biscayan town of Barakaldo on 10 February 1915, Mieza began his career as an amateur in Club Zaballa in 1934, before having brief stints at Unión de San Vicente and Irrintzi, until finally becoming a professional at Athletic Bilbao. He made his senior debut for Bilbao on 11 March 1935, in a Biscay Championship match against Osasuna, which ended in a 1–5 loss. Mieza made his La Liga on 15 March 1936, which ended in a 1–1 draw with Valencia. which was the last before the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War.

After the War, Mieza was loaned for a year to Barakaldo CF before returning to Athletic for the 1940–41 season. and then started in the 1945 final as his side achieved a 3–2 win over Valencia. He stayed with the club for six years, until 1947, playing a total of 110 official matches, but failing to score a single goal.

International career Mieza earned both of his international caps for Spain in 1941, in friendly matches against Portugal, the first in Lisbon, which ended in a 2–2 draw, and then in Bilbao, helping his side to a 5–1 win.

Death Mieza died in Castro Urdiales on 12 December 1999, at the age of 84.

Honours Athletic Bilbao La Liga: Champions (2): 1935–36 and 1942–43

Copa del Rey: Champions (2): 1943 and 1945