Zigor Goikuria Garmendia (born 16 June 1979), known simply as Zigor, is a Spanish former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Club career

Zigor was born in Arrigorriaga, Biscay. His career was spent almost exclusively in the

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, where he represented SD Lemona, Écija Balompié, SD Eibar and SD Amorebieta. In 2008–09, whilst with the third club, Zigor was first-choice (34 out of 42 league games) in the

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, but the

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suffered relegation after ranking in 21st position. On 8 November 2008, he collided with

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player

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during a league match, with the

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going on to miss the rest of the season after fracturing the tibia and fibula in his right leg.

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Zigor Goikuria 1979 births Living people People from Arrigorriaga Spanish men's footballers Footballers from Biscay Men's association football goalkeepers Segunda División players Segunda División B players Tercera División players SD Amorebieta footballers SD Lemona footballers Écija Balompié players SD Eibar footballers