Fernando Quintanilla

Txirri
Personal information
Full name Fernando Quintanilla Barañano
Date of birth (1964-11-13) 13 November 1964 (age 59)
Place of birth Barakaldo, Spain
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Central defender
Youth career
Athletic Bilbao
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1983–1988 Bilbao Athletic 82 (12)
1985–1990 Athletic Bilbao 47 (6)
1990–1992 CD Málaga 26 (2)
1992–1993 Atlético Marbella 25 (0)
1993–1994 Real Betis 15 (0)
1994–1996 Elche 43 (1)
1996–1997 Zamudio 32 (7)
Total 270 (28)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Fernando Quintanilla Barañano (born 13 November 1964), also known by the nickname Txirri,[1] (sometimes spelled Chirri) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a central defender. He featured in La Liga for Athletic Bilbao but spent most of his playing career in the second and third divisions, including spells with CD Málaga and Real Betis.

In later years he spent time as a technical staff member for clubs including Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad.

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