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My Take
José Ángel Ziganda, fondly called Cuco, embodies a kind of loyalty modern football rarely rewards. As a centre-forward he scored 111 goals across 381 La Liga games for Osasuna and Athletic Bilbao, two clubs woven into Basque and Navarrese identity, then returned to coach both. That arc, playing and managing the same shirts, tells me everything about belonging over ambition. I respect figures who deepen their roots instead of chasing bigger badges. His career is a reminder that a footballer can build a whole legacy within one region, becoming part of its story rather than just passing through it.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- José Ángel Ziganda
- Name (Japanese)
- ホセ・アンヘル・シガンダ
- Reading
- ほせ・あんへる・しがんだ
- Born
- October 1, 1966 (age 59)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Horse
- Origin
- Ultzama, Navarre, Spain
- Height
- 2 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was José Ángel Ziganda born?
Born October 1, 1966 (age 59).
Where is José Ángel Ziganda from?
José Ángel Ziganda is from Ultzama, Navarre, Spain.
What does José Ángel Ziganda do?
José Ángel Ziganda works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is José Ángel Ziganda?
José Ángel Ziganda is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.