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Ismael Urzaiz was born on October 7, 1971 in Tudela, Navarre, Spain and is credited as an association football player. Ismael Urzaiz is 54 years old as of 2026. The listed height is 188 cm.
My Take
I find Ismael Urzaiz one of Spanish football's most quietly admirable figures. A Real Madrid youth product who never broke through there, he refused to fade and instead built an eleven-year identity at Athletic Bilbao, a club that only fields Basque players. To be a long-serving leader at such a proud, restrictive institution says everything about his resilience. He was an old-fashioned centre-forward, all physical strength and aerial menace, the kind of striker who bullies defenders rather than dazzles crowds. I respect players who choose longevity and loyalty over flash, and Urzaiz, the durable target man from Tudela, embodies exactly that.
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- Name (English)
- Ismael Urzaiz
- Name (Japanese)
- イスマエル・ウルサイス
- Reading
- いすまえる・うるさいす
- Born
- October 7, 1971 (age 54)
- Origin
- Tudela, Navarre, Spain
- Height
- 188 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Boar
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Frequently asked questions
When was Ismael Urzaiz born?
Born October 7, 1971 (age 54).
Where is Ismael Urzaiz from?
Ismael Urzaiz is from Tudela, Navarre, Spain.
What does Ismael Urzaiz do?
Ismael Urzaiz works as association football player.
How tall is Ismael Urzaiz?
Ismael Urzaiz is 188 cm.
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