Athletic course completion notes

Together, I believe there are few doubts after winning the Copa del Rey 40 years later, ensuring a return to Europe after 6 years in dry dock without forgetting the overwhelming fifth place, which fought for the Champions League until the final stage. of the championship. All of this makes the 23/24 campaign stand out. A 9 or 9.5 is converted to a numerical value. If they reach fourth place, it will be a round 10. Same note for Ernesto Valverdearchitect of this great success.

In Popular Radio We rate the season’s lions to see who is the best on the course, the most consistent. This season, it was difficult to distribute the points because most were at an exceptional level. However, adding all the official matches, the Onena Trophy – Jose Iragorri 23/24 is for Nico Williams.

For parts of Cod thrill He has been a step above the rest, although we recognize that other players may have opted for this recognition. Our podium was completed by Zamora of the season, First Simonand Inaki Williams who shone until the African Cup and then, despite a slight decline, he was able to rise to the challenge and continue to contribute despite having a 2 cm glass in the sole of his foot for two years. Brutal.

For me the revelation player is Gorka Guruzeta. It may seem crazy for the 27-year-old and living in his second campaign in a row, but the truth is that it was during these months that he discovered the jar of essences as a battering ram. Few are betting on him and he has ended the ‘9’ debate with his 16 cod and his chemistry with his brothers. Williams and Sancet to attack. Now it’s time to confirm it next year. Oihan Sancet He showed his great quality and importance in the game. Unfinished business is to become more regular, more consistent.

In the category of the best young man there is no doubt. The disruption of Beñat Prados It is devastating. He quietly arrived at the cheetah, coming in as a winger wild card for a few games until he was given an opportunity in the middle of the field and he clung to it like a man drowning on a life preserver. Suffice it to say that in his debut year he started in the Cup final. We had a lion for a decade there. Another young man who rose to fame was Julen Agirrezabalafocused on the Cup where he was the hero of the final.

Special mention for Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta. He is the missing player Valverde to fit all the pieces of the puzzle, to organize the game of Athletic, with players, but needing a footballer with the ability to destroy and make others happy. Perfect signing that ended initial doubts on the part of some fans due to his age and injury history.

Another highlight should be given They lived and Walls who alone supported the team in the face of danger. Of chapó And I don’t want to forget Alex Berenguer When he was not the undisputed starter, he participated in 41 games, scoring 8 goals. It covers the absence of Iñaki in the Africa Cup and also when Nico unavailable. He appears in many of the big moments of the season. He scored the decisive penalty for La Cartuja and the other for Metropolitano in the Cup semi-final. derby against Real or against. Girona they are all in San Mamés. We await its renewal like the waters of May flowing through our fingers.