Gaizka Mendieta

Soccer Player

Birthday March 27, 1974

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Bilbao, Spain

Age 50 years old

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About

Former midfielder who represented Spain at international tournaments like the 1996 Summer Olympics and 2002 FIFA World Cup. He spent many years with Valencia CF, with whom he won UEFA Champions League, Copa del Rey and Supercopa de España titles. 

Before Fame

He played in Castellón's youth academy before making his professional debut at age 17. 

Trivia

He starred in Nike's "Secret Tournament" ad campaign directed by Terry Gilliam

Family Life

He married a woman named Carmina. His father was also a soccer player. 

Associated With

He played alongside Fernando Hierro on the Spanish national team.