Pedro de Astigarraga Amezaga

Pedro de Astigarraga Amezaga (18 February 1882 – 9 September 1965) was a Spanish doctor and footballer who played as a forward for RCD Espanyol and Athletic Bilbao. He later served as the 6th president of the latter club between 1910 and 1911, and again between 1917 and 1919.

Early life and education Pedro de Astigarraga was born Bilbao on 18 February 1882. He studied medicine in Barcelona and Madrid, specializing in France and Germany.

Sporting career In 1902, the 20-year-old Astigarraga was among the founding members of Real Club Marítimo del Abra, being the no. 17.

In his youth, Astigarraga was one of the founders of Athletic Bilbao in 1901, at the age of 19.

Astigarraga was also a player of the Athletic Club in the 1905–06 season, He was the great-grandfather of Andrés Merello, from the RCD Espanyol's Communication Department.

Honours RCD Espanyol Catalan championship: Champions (1): 1903–04