Manuel González Etura

Manuel González Etura (21 February 1933 – 18 March 2026) was a Spanish footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.

Career Born in Sestao, Biscay, Etura spent 13 seasons in La Liga with Athletic Bilbao after signing in summer 1953 from neighbouring CD Getxo. He only totalled 16 games in his first three years, his debut coming on 12 December 1954 in a 3–0 home win against Hércules CF.

During his tenure at the San Mamés Stadium, Etura appeared in 247 matches in all competitions, scoring three goals.

Etura won four titles with his main club, included the 1955–56 national championship to which he contributed nine appearances.

Etura retired in 1967 aged 34, following a spell in the Segunda División with SD Indautxu.

Personal life and death Etura became a widower at the age of 38. He began working before his retirement, and later was a sales representative in his native region.

Honours Athletic Bilbao La Liga: 1955–56 Copa del Generalísimo: 1955, 1956, 1958