José Luis Astiazarán

José Luis Astiazarán Iriondo (born 31 October 1963) is a Spanish lawyer specializing in sport and commercial and civil law, and between 2005 and 2013 president of Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional.

A forward, he graduated from Real Sociedad's youth academy but only represented its reserves as a senior,[1] the same happening at his following team, Athletic Bilbao.

Astiazarán played professionally for Sestao Sport Club[2]– also in his native region – and Bilbao Athletic, appearing in a total of 43 Segunda División matches during his short career (four goals).

While still working with Real Sociedad as a director, Astiazarán also acted as legal adviser for athletes, companies and institutions in the sports sector.

Having earlier served as vice president and member of the board of directors in the organization, he won the election unanimously, with all but three clubs – Real Sociedad, SD Eibar and CA Osasuna – showing him support;[3] he was re-elected in April 2009 for another period of four years,[4] and in 2013 Javier Tebas took over as president after he did not present himself for reelection.