Xabier 'Xabi' Iruretagoiena Arantzamendi (born 21 March 1986), commonly known as Irureta, is a Spanish footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.
He spent most of his professional career with Eibar, representing the club in all three major levels of Spanish football while appearing in 229 matches in all competitions.
Born in Ondarroa, Biscay, Irureta made his senior debut with local Real Unión in the 2005–06 season, in the Segunda División B.
[1] He played his first game as a professional on 30 May 2009, starting in a 3–0 Segunda División away loss against Xerez CD,[2] and made a further three appearances during the campaign as the side suffered relegation after finishing in 21st position.
[10] Irureta moved abroad on 4 January 2018, joining Indian Super League franchise Delhi Dynamos FC.