Mikel Oyarzabal, a Christian by religion is making waves across social media platforms after the 27-year-old player gave Spain the lead after coming off the bench when he scored a late goal against England in the Euro 2024 finals
For the unfamiliar, Marc Cucurella delivered a low cross from the left in the 86th minute, which was guided into the net by the Real Sociedad player.
However, moments after the celebration, doubts arose on the field, especially within the England camp, about the goal’s legality.
At the time, the referee, Francois Letexier, consulted with the Video Assistant Referees and later allowed the goal to stand. This proved to be the winning goal as Spain triumphed 2-1.
What is the religion of Mikel Oyarzabal and more about his parents, wife, son and family
FULL-TIME: Spain 2 – 1 England
Spain substitute Mikel Oyarzabal slid in for an 86th-minute winner to earn his team a 2-1 Euro 2024 final victory over England. #NTVNews #EURO2024 #EuroFinals pic.twitter.com/b0P3YNFnPA
— NTV UGANDA (@ntvuganda) July 14, 2024
So, let’s fine out more about the captain of Real Sociedad, who is being hailed by Spain’s fans across social media platforms.
About Mikel Oyarzabal
Mikel Oyarzabal Ugarte, born on April 21, 1997, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a left winger or forward for La Liga club Real Sociedad, and the Spain national team.
Standing at 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in), the winger has spent almost all his career with Real Sociedad. The player has made a total of 344 appearances for the club while scoring 97 goals. He won the 2020 Copa del Rey with the club, scoring the decisive goal in the final.
Oyarzabal made his full debut for the Spain national team in 2016, representing them in two European Championships and winning Euro 2024, where he scored the decisive goal in the final.
Real Sociedad’s Mikel Merino and Mikel Oyarzabal both scored two huge winners for Spain at Euro 2024. 💙🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/9WlQFj7gPx
— LaLigaExtra (@LaLigaExtra) July 14, 2024
Girlfriend
Though, Oyarzabal maintains a level of discretion about his personal life. However, reports revealed that he is in a relationship with Ainhoa Larrauri, and the couple even shares a son together.
As per reports, the duo has been together since 2015, and they appear to be deeply in love, as evidenced by their affectionate exchanges during their rare social media appearances together.
Apart from their rare pictures, there isn’t any information available about Ainhoa Larrauri, who was reportedly born on May 17, 1997.
Parents & Siblings
Mikel Oyarzabal was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ernesto Oyarzabal. While not much is known about his parents, it is known that both are of Spanish descent and follow Christianity and are Christians.
The Spanish forward is the eldest son in a family with three siblings, including an older sister named Cristina Oyarzabal. At a young age, his parents enrolled him in a taekwondo class, where he secured red belt.
As per media reports, Oyarzabal combined his early professional career with studying for a Business degree at the University of Deusto.
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