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Born on February 11, 1981, Aritz Aduriz is from San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain. Public records list Aritz Aduriz as an association football player. The age as of 2026 is 45.
My Take
Aritz Aduriz is my favorite kind of football story: the late bloomer who peaked when most strikers fade. His loyalty to Athletic Bilbao, where he scored 172 goals across three spells, speaks to a player rooted in identity rather than chasing the biggest stage. Crossing a hundred La Liga goals and remaining lethal into his late thirties is remarkable, and bowing out by scoring on his final appearance is the stuff of legend. I find his career deeply reassuring, proof that patience, belief, and craft can outlast early hype and deliver the best years last.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Aritz Aduriz
- Name (Japanese)
- アリツ・アドゥリス
- Reading
- ありつ・あどぅりす
- Born
- February 11, 1981 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rooster
- Origin
- San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
- Occupation
- association football player
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3. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Aritz Aduriz born?
Born February 11, 1981 (age 45).
Where is Aritz Aduriz from?
Aritz Aduriz is from San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain.
What does Aritz Aduriz do?
Aritz Aduriz works as association football player.
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