Having been on the books of Real Sociedad and Athletic Bilbao without making a first-team appearance, he spent most of his career in the Segunda División, totalling 271 games and 25 goals for six clubs.

In that summer, Susaeta joined Basque neighbours Athletic Bilbao on a two-year deal, but again only featured with the B side, in the Segunda División B.

[2] He signed for another team in that level, AD Alcorcón, being one of the most important players as they reached the promotion playoffs, ultimately falling short.

[3] Susaeta moved to Rayo Vallecano of division two on a free transfer in June 2009,[4] appearing in 31 games in his first year but in only 14 the following (three starts) as the club returned to La Liga after an eight-year absence.

Having played two top-flight matches, on 3 January 2012 he terminated his contract and signed with FC Lausanne-Sport of the Swiss Super League until 30 June, with the option of another term.