The Athletic Club, better known as Athletic de Bilbao or Athletic, was founded in 1898 and together with FC Barcelona and Real Madrid it is the only spanish team that has played every season in the first division. Is also the fourth team in Spain with more leagues in his trophy record, with a total of 8 leagues and the second team with more Copa del Rey just behind FC Barcelona. One of the main characteristics of the club is that since 1912 only players who have been born in the Basque Country can wear the Athletic shirt, making it even more meritorious to have been able to win titles and always be in the first division. Regarding titles, the best time for the Leones was during the first years of La Liga, between 1929 and 1936 when they won 4 consecutive Copa del Rey and 4 leagues. The team also stands out for having reached two European League finals, the last in 2012.Some of the most recognized players in the history of Athletic were: Telmo Zarra, Rafael Moreno Aranzadi "Pichichi", Javier Clemente, Ernesto Valverde, Andoni Zubizarreta, Andoni Goikoetxea, Rafael Alkorta, Julen Guerrero, Joseba Etxeberria, Aritz Aduriz and Javi Martínez.
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