Pedro de Astigarraga

Pedro de Astigarraga Amezaga (18 February 1882 – 9 September 1965) was a Spanish doctor and footballer who played as a forward for RCD Espanyol[1] and Athletic Bilbao.

[5] While studying in Barcelona, he joined the ranks of Espanyol, making his debut in a match against Sant Gervasi, on a day when an unusual formation was presented.

[2] Together with Ángel Ponz, Gustavo Green, Emilio Sampere, and the three Joaquins (Escardó, Carril, and García), Belauste was part of the team that won the first edition of the Catalan championship in 1903–04.

[4] In 1918, Astigarraga was elected councilor of the Bilbao City Council, which recognized his work by awarding him the town's gold medal.

[5] He also appeared as a member of the International Society of Gastroenterology and presided over both the Vizcaya Pro-Cardiacos Foundation and the "Juan Urrutia" Pension and Retirement Fund.