Mikel Oyarzabal and the “Club of Six”

We are accustomed to seeing Mikel Oyarzabal score for Spain. Sixth in the national team’s all-time scoring charts and averaging almost a goal every two matches (30 goals in 61 appearances), the Eibar-born forward has already amassed an impressive record at the age of 29. Yes, he is only 29.

A World and European champion, Spain’s number 21 (the shirt number he usually wears) also boasts another statistic that, since the national team was established, is shared by just three other players. And what players they are.

Only four chosen few have scored in six consecutive matches for Spain: Pirri, Hierro, Villa and Oyarzabal. It should be noted that only the ‘Guaje’ did not miss a match during his run, making him the only player to have scored in six matches played without interruption.

His ‘M’ celebration with his fingers, his fist raised in the air, the embraces with his teammates… How wonderful it is to have you with us, and how special it is to celebrate your goals and achievements, ‘Oyar’.