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Kepa Arrizabalaga Revuelta is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Chelsea and the Spain national team.
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A Basque native, Arrizabalaga began his senior club career with Athletic Bilbao.
Arrizabalaga won the 2012 European Championship with Spain's under-19 team.
Born in Ondarroa, Biscay, Basque Country, Arrizabalaga joined Athletic Bilbao's youth setup at Lezama in 2004, aged ten.
On 5 May 2012, Arrizabalaga was called up to the main squad for a La Liga match against Getafe CF, but remained unused in the 0-0 draw at the San Mamés Stadium.
Arrizabalaga appeared regularly for the B's after his return, but broke the first metacarpal of his right hand in January 2014, being sidelined for a month.
On 20 July 2015, Arrizabalaga moved to Real Valladolid, also of the second tier, in a season-long loan deal.
He played his first competitive game on 22 August, in a 0-1 loss at Córdoba CF, and missed only three matches as his team finished 16th. After returning from loan, Arrizabalaga was included in the first team, initially as third-choice behind Gorka Iraizoz and Iago Herrerín.
On 22 January 2018, amid heavy transfer speculation linking him to Real Madrid, Arrizabalaga renewed his contract - due to expire that June - until 2025.
On 8 August 2018, Athletic Bilbao announced on their website that Arrizabalaga had paid his required release clause, making him the world's most expensive goalkeeper only weeks after the record was set by Alisson's transfer to Liverpool.
Arrizabalaga won the 2012 European Championship with Spain's under-19 team.
Born in Ondarroa, Biscay, Basque Country, Arrizabalaga joined Athletic Bilbao's youth setup at Lezama in 2004, aged ten.
On 5 May 2012, Arrizabalaga was called up to the main squad for a La Liga match against Getafe CF, but remained unused in the 0-0 draw at the San Mamés Stadium.
Arrizabalaga appeared regularly for the B's after his return, but broke the first metacarpal of his right hand in January 2014, being sidelined for a month.
On 20 July 2015, Arrizabalaga moved to Real Valladolid, also of the second tier, in a season-long loan deal.
He played his first competitive game on 22 August, in a 0-1 loss at Córdoba CF, and missed only three matches as his team finished 16th. After returning from loan, Arrizabalaga was included in the first team, initially as third-choice behind Gorka Iraizoz and Iago Herrerín.
On 22 January 2018, amid heavy transfer speculation linking him to Real Madrid, Arrizabalaga renewed his contract - due to expire that June - until 2025.
On 8 August 2018, Athletic Bilbao announced on their website that Arrizabalaga had paid his required release clause, making him the world's most expensive goalkeeper only weeks after the record was set by Alisson's transfer to Liverpool.
On 24 January 2019, in the second leg of the EFL Cup semi-final, Arrizabalaga saved a penalty from Tottenham's Lucas Moura in a 4-2 penalty shoot-out win at Stamford Bridge, helping his team go through to the final.
On 24 February 2019, during the 2019 EFL Cup Final against Manchester City, with the match at 0-0 near the end of extra time, Maurizio Sarri called for Arrizabalaga to be substituted off for Willy Caballero for the upcoming penalty shootout.
Arrizabalaga refused to be substituted, gesticulating and remaining on the field.
Both Arrizabalaga and Sarri said that the situation was a misunderstanding, with Sarri incorrectly believing that Arrizabalaga was too injured with cramp to continue.
Later on, Arrizabalaga met with Sarri and apologised to him and to the rest of the club.
Arrizabalaga was dropped from the starting lineup for Caballero in Chelsea's next match, a Premier League game against Tottenham.
On 9 May 2019, Arrizabalaga saved two penalties in the shootout at the end of the second leg of the UEFA Europa League semi-final against Eintracht Frankfurt to take Chelsea to the final, which they won 4-1 over Arsenal.
Under the management of Frank Lampard, Arrizabalaga and Chelsea failed to win any trophies.
Throughout the season, Arrizabalaga struggled to stay in form, eventually being benched in favor of Willy Caballero in late January 2020 in a cup match against Hull City.
On 24 February 2019, during the 2019 EFL Cup Final against Manchester City, with the match at 0-0 near the end of extra time, Maurizio Sarri called for Arrizabalaga to be substituted off for Willy Caballero for the upcoming penalty shootout.
Arrizabalaga refused to be substituted, gesticulating and remaining on the field.
Both Arrizabalaga and Sarri said that the situation was a misunderstanding, with Sarri incorrectly believing that Arrizabalaga was too injured with cramp to continue.
Later on, Arrizabalaga met with Sarri and apologised to him and to the rest of the club.
Arrizabalaga was dropped from the starting lineup for Caballero in Chelsea's next match, a Premier League game against Tottenham.
On 9 May 2019, Arrizabalaga saved two penalties in the shootout at the end of the second leg of the UEFA Europa League semi-final against Eintracht Frankfurt to take Chelsea to the final, which they won 4-1 over Arsenal.
Under the management of Frank Lampard, Arrizabalaga and Chelsea failed to win any trophies.
Throughout the season, Arrizabalaga struggled to stay in form, eventually being benched in favor of Willy Caballero in late January 2020 in a cup match against Hull City.
Arrizabalaga was further not selected to the starting squad during the next four league matches and a Champions League match.
Arrizabalaga appeared for Chelsea in the opening game of the 2020-21 Premier League season against Brighton & Hove Albion.
Arrizabalaga was judged to have made a significant error in the next match against Liverpool, after his pass went straight to Sadio Mané who collected the ball and scored; Chelsea went on to lose 2-0.
Lampard publicly criticized Arrizabalaga, stating that his mistake had cost a goal.
On 24 September, Chelsea signed Édouard Mendy from Stade Rennais and Arrizabalaga was relegated to the bench.
On 10 January 2021, Arrizabalaga marked his 100th appearance for the club in a 4-0 home win against Morecambe in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
During the second half of the season, Arrizabalaga faced abuse from Chelsea fans which led to him turning off comments on social media.
Arrizabalaga's fortunes turned under the coaching of Thomas Tuchel.
In the 2021 UEFA Super Cup against Villarreal, Arrizabalaga came on as a substitute in the 119th minute to replace first choice goalkeeper Mendy.
Arrizabalaga appeared for Chelsea in the opening game of the 2020-21 Premier League season against Brighton & Hove Albion.
Arrizabalaga was judged to have made a significant error in the next match against Liverpool, after his pass went straight to Sadio Mané who collected the ball and scored; Chelsea went on to lose 2-0.
Lampard publicly criticized Arrizabalaga, stating that his mistake had cost a goal.
On 24 September, Chelsea signed Édouard Mendy from Stade Rennais and Arrizabalaga was relegated to the bench.
On 10 January 2021, Arrizabalaga marked his 100th appearance for the club in a 4-0 home win against Morecambe in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
During the second half of the season, Arrizabalaga faced abuse from Chelsea fans which led to him turning off comments on social media.
Arrizabalaga's fortunes turned under the coaching of Thomas Tuchel.
In the 2021 UEFA Super Cup against Villarreal, Arrizabalaga came on as a substitute in the 119th minute to replace first choice goalkeeper Mendy.
Later in the season, Arrizabalaga started only a few matches including league cup tie against Aston Villa, which Chelsea would go on to win 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.
Arrizabalaga made a decisive save against a spot kick from Marvelous Nakamba, leading him to become Chelsea's most successful goalkeeper at saving penalties during shootouts, passing Petr Čech.
During January 2022, following Mendy's departure to the AFCON, Arrizabalaga was reinstated to the first team.
On 27 February, in the EFL Cup Final, Arrizabalaga missed his team's final penalty in an 11-10 penalty shootout defeat against Liverpool.
After appearing for Spain's under-18s, Arrizabalaga was called up to the under-19 team for that year's UEFA European Championship.
Arrizabalaga missed the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup due to injury, being replaced in the tournament squad by Rubén Yáñez.
Arrizabalaga was called up to the senior side on 22 March 2017 ahead of a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Israel and a friendly with France, as a late replacement for the injured Pepe Reina.
Arrizabalaga was named in Spain's 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Arrizabalaga made a decisive save against a spot kick from Marvelous Nakamba, leading him to become Chelsea's most successful goalkeeper at saving penalties during shootouts, passing Petr Čech.
During January 2022, following Mendy's departure to the AFCON, Arrizabalaga was reinstated to the first team.
On 27 February, in the EFL Cup Final, Arrizabalaga missed his team's final penalty in an 11-10 penalty shootout defeat against Liverpool.
After appearing for Spain's under-18s, Arrizabalaga was called up to the under-19 team for that year's UEFA European Championship.
Arrizabalaga missed the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup due to injury, being replaced in the tournament squad by Rubén Yáñez.
Arrizabalaga was called up to the senior side on 22 March 2017 ahead of a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Israel and a friendly with France, as a late replacement for the injured Pepe Reina.
Arrizabalaga was named in Spain's 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
As a prospect and young player, Arrizabalaga was regarded as one of the most promising young goalkeepers in Europe, known for his consistency, speed, agility, shot-stopping ability, and quick reflexes, which enables him to produce "Brilliant saves." Arrizabalaga was also known for his footwork, distribution, and skill with the ball at his feet, as well as his ability to rush off his line, which allowed him to act as a sweeper keeper and play the ball out of the back in Maurizio Sarri's possession-based system that relied on a high back-line.
Former goalkeeper Manuel Almunia praised Arrizabalaga in 2017 as a goalkeeper with "Good, strong feet" and "Good movement," who was capable saving the ball with his feet, and also described him as a keeper who possessed "Presence and character," also adding: "I'm sure he'll make a great keeper." In 2018, former Athletic Bilbao defender Andoni Goikoetxea described Arrizabalaga as being "Good in the air," noting that "He jumps and catches the ball very well," while Richard Fitzpatrick of Bleacher Report described him as being "Good at marshalling a defence."
Following a strong start to the first part of his debut season with Chelsea, Arrizabalaga came under criticism for his inconsistency and poor performances, as well as his low save-percentage.
Arrizabalaga regained his starting position during the FA Cup tie against Liverpool later in the season.
Former goalkeeper Manuel Almunia praised Arrizabalaga in 2017 as a goalkeeper with "Good, strong feet" and "Good movement," who was capable saving the ball with his feet, and also described him as a keeper who possessed "Presence and character," also adding: "I'm sure he'll make a great keeper." In 2018, former Athletic Bilbao defender Andoni Goikoetxea described Arrizabalaga as being "Good in the air," noting that "He jumps and catches the ball very well," while Richard Fitzpatrick of Bleacher Report described him as being "Good at marshalling a defence."
Following a strong start to the first part of his debut season with Chelsea, Arrizabalaga came under criticism for his inconsistency and poor performances, as well as his low save-percentage.
Arrizabalaga regained his starting position during the FA Cup tie against Liverpool later in the season.
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