Ruíz de Galarreta

Ruíz de Galarreta, the 32-year-old Spanish midfielder, wears shirt number 16 for Athletic Club and operates as a deep-lying playmaker with a sharp eye for distribution. Standing at 175 cm, he is not a physically imposing figure, but his intelligence in possession and ability to dictate tempo make him a distinctive presence in the centre of the park. A product of Athletic Club’s famed Lezama academy, he returned to the club after years away and has carved out a role as a reliable rota...