Biography
Who is Yuri Berchiche?
Early life and youth career
Yuri Berchiche Izeta was born in Zarautz, Spain, on February 10, 1990, to an Algerian father and a Spanish mother. He began his football development in the youth system of Real Sociedad before moving to local rivals Athletic Bilbao at the age of sixteen.
In June 2007, Athletic agreed on a transfer with Tottenham Hotspur, allowing the player to continue his growth in England at the English club's academy. While playing for Tottenham's under-18 team at the Eurofoot Tournament in Belgium, he was named player of the tournament after Spurs won the final against R.S.C. Anderlecht.
Early club career
Yuri Berchiche joined League One team Cheltenham Town on a month's loan in March 2009, making his league debut in a draw against Walsall. During his time at Cheltenham, he made a tackle on Scunthorpe United player Henri Lansbury that left his opponent with a suspected broken leg, though manager Martin Allen ordered him to leave the field anyway.
In July 2009, he returned to Spain and joined Real Valladolid on loan. He made a single La Liga appearance for the club during a match against UD Almería before returning to Real Sociedad in the summer of 2010, aged twenty, and signing with Real Unión in the Segunda División B.
Success with Eibar and Real Sociedad
On June 29, 2012, Yuri Berchiche returned to Real Sociedad, who immediately loaned him to neighbouring third tier team SD Eibar. In June 2014, after helping Eibar achieve promotion to the top flight for the first time in club history, he was selected by the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional to its starting XI.
He returned to Real Sociedad in August 2014 and became the starting left-back, replacing longtime incumbent Alberto de la Bella. He spent three successful seasons in La Liga with Real Sociedad before moving to France.
Paris Saint-Germain and Athletic Bilbao
On July 7, 2017, Yuri Berchiche signed a four-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain FC. He made his Ligue 1 debut against FC Metz and scored his first goal in the competition against Stade Malherbe Caen, ultimately playing thirty-two competitive matches and winning three trophies during a treble-winning season.
In July 2018, he transferred back to the Basque region with Athletic Bilbao. Yuri Berchiche played more than 275 competitive matches during his spell at Athletic, ultimately winning the 2023-24 Copa del Rey after previous runner-up finishes.
Birthday and age
Yuri Berchiche was born on February 10, 1990, which makes Yuri 36 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Yuri shares the date with 53 other famous people.
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