Athletic Club

Athletic Club is one of the most distinctive institutions in world football, founded in 1898 and rooted in the Basque Country of northern Spain. The club is globally known for its unique *cantera* policy, fielding only players developed in the Basque football system or with Basque heritage. This philosophy, maintained for over a century, has forged a powerful cultural identity and a fierce loyalty among supporters at their home ground, San Mamés. Athletic have won eight La Liga titles and 23...