Antón Arieta 1946 – 2022

Biography

Antón Arieta was born on January 6, 1946, in Durango, Spain, where he would spend much of his life. He pursued a career in football, the sport that defined much of his adult years and connected him to his community. Through his involvement in the game, he became part of Spain’s football heritage during a significant era for the sport.

Throughout his life, Arieta remained connected to his Basque roots and the town of his birth. His dedication to football reflected the passion that has long characterized the sport in Spain, where it serves as both a profession and a source of community pride. Though details of his specific career achievements remain part of local memory, his participation in Spanish football speaks to a life devoted to the game he loved.

Antón Arieta passed away on May 7, 2022, in his native Durango, at the age of 76. He left behind a legacy tied to his hometown and the sport that shaped his life. His memory endures among those who knew him and within the football community that was so important to him.