Basque Club That Shaped Arteta, Alonso and Iraola
In the northern Spanish Basque region, a modest club has become a cradle for some of football's top managers. Arsenal's Mikel Arteta, Chelsea's Xabi Alonso and Liverpool's Ander Iraola all honed their early coaching skills there.
The club's academy focuses on tactical intelligence and leadership from a young age. Their success proves that small clubs can leave a lasting tactical legacy.
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