- Xabi Alonso
Xabier Alonso Olano, commonly known as Xabi Alonso (born 25 November 1981 in Tolosa, Basque Country Spain, is a Spanish footballer who plays for Liverpool F.C.. He wears the number 14 shirt at Liverpool and is a central midfielder, often playing as a deep-lying playmaker. Alonso has gained the reputation as being one of the best passers of the ball in the world. He also has a reputation for scoring spectacular long range goals, …
- Chris Coleman
Christopher "Chris" Coleman (born 10 June 1970 in Swansea, Wales) is a Welsh football manager and former footballer. Coleman is currently the Real Sociedad manager. As a player, he usually played in defence while also occasionally making a mark as a forward. His most significant achievements include winning 32 caps for Wales and attaining a very respectable ninth place finish in the Premier League as the manager of Fulham, who had been tipped for relegation, in 2004.
- Mikel Alonso
Mikel Alonso Olano, commonly known as Mikel Alonso is a Spanish (Basque) football midfielder who currently plays for English Premier League club Bolton Wanderers, on loan from Real Sociedad. He is the son of Real Sociedad legend Periko Alonso and the older brother of Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso. His first match in Primera División was in 22 April 2001, against Real Valladolid. In 2005-06 season (with José Mari Bakero being Real's manager), …
- Nihat Kahveci
Nihat Kahveci is a Turkish football player for Spanish side Villarreal CF. He made his debut for the Turkish national team in 2000 against Sweden. Nihat plays predominantly as a forward but can also play as an attacking midfielder. Nihat is a product of Beşiktaş J.K.'s youth system and was discovered by Hurser Tekinoktay when Nihat played in Dikilitaş in 1996-1997 season. He joined the first team at Beşiktaş in the 1997-1998 season.
- Claudio Bravo
Claudio Andrés Bravo Muñoz is a Chilean football player. He recently signed a five-year contract with Real Sociedad. Real Sociedad paid a reported €1.2 million for Bravo. Fellow Real Sociedad goalkeeper Asier Riesgo Unamuno and him form the youngest pair of goalkeepers in La Liga. Previously he spent 5 years with the Chilean team Colo-Colo. Bravo helped Colo-Colo win the 2006 Apertura tournament. Now, as the starting goalkeeper for the Chilean international team, …
- Morten Skoubo
Morten Skoubo (born June 30, 1980) is a Danish professional footballer who currently plays for Real Sociedad in Spain. Skoubo's strength on the playing field is most notably his physical strength, height and heading power, which makes him a typical targetman in the attack. He has played four games for the Danish national team and scored a single goal.
- Mikel Aranburu
Mikel Aranburu Eizagirre aka Aranburu (born 18 February 1979 in Azpeitia, Gipuzkoa-Basque Country) is a Spanish football player who currently plays for Real Sociedad of the Spanish La Liga. His usual position is Midfielder.
- Diego Rivas
Diego Rivas Gutiérrez aka Diego Rivas is Spanish football player who currently plays for Real Sociedad of the Spanish La Liga. His usual position is Midfielder.
- Javier Irureta
Javier Iruretagoyena Amianó, also referred to as Javier Irureta is a Spanish/Basque football manager and former player. Irureta had a distinguished career as a forward with both Atlético Madrid and Athletic Bilbao. Along with Adelardo, Luis Aragonés and José Eulogio Gárate, he was a prominent member of the successful Atlético Madrid team of the early 1970s. As a manager he has coached several La Liga clubs, …
- Mikel Arteta
Mikel Amatriain Arteta (born March 26 1982 in San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain) is a professional Spanish footballer. He is an attacking midfield player, currently playing in the English Premiership for Everton.
- Carlos Marchena
Carlos Marchena López, popularly known as Marchena born 31 July 1979 in Seville is a Spanish footballer who currently plays centre back for Valencia CF and the Spain. He is a regular first-team choice for both squads. He has been capped 27 times for his country as of 2006. He started his professional career in Sevilla FC by the age of 18 when at that time, the club was still playing in the "Segunda Division".
- Miguel Ángel Lotina
Miguel Ángel Lotina is a Spanish football manager and former footballer. He is the current manager of Deportivo La Coruña.
- Joseba Etxeberria
Joseba Andoni Etxeberria Lizardi (born 5 September, 1977, in Elgoibar, Spain) is a Spanish football winger, who currently plays for Athletic Bilbao in Spain's La Liga. Etxeberria began his career with Real Sociedad in 1994, but after playing in only seven games for the first team, he moved to Athletic in a very controversial transfer that cost Athletic Bilbao over 3 million euros.
- Alvaro Novo
Alvaro Novo Ramírez aka Alvaro Novo is a Spanish football player who currently plays for Real Sociedad of the Spanish La Liga. His usual position is midfielder.
- Igor Gabilondo
Igor Gabilondo del Campo (born 10 February, 1979 in Donostia, Basque) is a football (soccer) player from Spain who currently plays for Athletic Bilbao, having been signed from their arch rivals Real Sociedad in 2006.
- José Mari Bakero
José María Bakero Escudero was a Spanish footballer during the 1980s and 1990s. He played for Real Sociedad, FC Barcelona and Spain. He began his career as a forward but was not a prolific goalscorer and was converted into an attacking midfielder. Bakero made his senior debut with Real Sociedad in 1980 when only 17. He played 160 games for Real during eight seasons and was a member of the team that won La Liga in 1981 and 1982.
- Aitor López Rekarte
Aitor López Rekarte aka López Rekarte (born 18 August 1975 in Mondragón, Basque Country) is a Spanish football player who currently plays for UD Almería of the Spanish La Liga. His usual position is defender, playing on the right side, and sporadically on the other flank. Played more than a decade for the Basque side of Real Sociedad, with 315 league games with 4 goals. Played once for Spain, in a September 2004 friendly against Scotland (1-1).
- Lee Chun-Soo
Lee Chun-Soo is a football player from South Korea. He was a key member of his national team during the 2002 World Cup and the 2004 Summer Olympics. He also wrote a book on his World Cup experience, accusing then coach Guus Hiddink of excessively using foul language on players. Lee also criticized several teammates in the book. After the World Cup, Lee moved to Real Sociedad of Spain, becoming the first Korean to play in the Spanish La Liga.
- Iban Zubiaurre
Iban Zubiaurre Urrutia (born January 22, 1983, Mendaro, Guipuzcoa, is a Spanish Basque footballer who currently playes for Athletic Bilbao. He achieved notoriety as a result of a lawsuit in which his former club Real Sociedad prevented him from playing for Athletic for 14 months, due to an alleged illegality in his transference between the two Basque clubs. Zubiaurre, who represented Real Sociedad at youth level, …
- Valery Karpin
Valery Georgievich Karpin (born February 2, 1969 in Narva, Estonia) is a former Russian football midfielder. Nowadays he lives in the city of Vigo, where he is a businessman and sponsor of several sport teams. In 2003, eligible for Estonian citizenship by descent, Karpin renounced Russian citizenship. On the club level, Karpin has played for Fakel Voronezh (1989), Spartak Moscow (1990-94), Real Sociedad (1994-96 and 2002-05), Valencia CF (1996-97), …
- Javier de Pedro
(Francisco) Javier de Pedro is a Spanish football player. He joined Blackburn Rovers F.C. from Real Sociedad on July 1, 2004, having scored eleven goals at Sociedad, after he had rejected moving to several teams in Spain itself. Although he had wished to join in January, the attempt to sign him had been thwarted. De Pedro made his debut for the club on August 14, 2004, a 1-1 draw against West Bromwich Albion, …
- Tayfun Korkut
Tayfun Korkut is a Turkish footballer currently playing for Turkish club Gençlerbirliği. He has previously played for Stuttgarter Kickers, 5 years with Fenerbahçe, 3 years with Real Sociedad, 1 year with RCD Espanyol and 1 year with Beşiktaş. He has 42 caps and 1 goal for the Turkish national team. Tayfun Korkut also has German citizenship.
- Bjørn Tore Kvarme
Bjørn Tore Kvarme is a Norwegian football defender currently with Rosenborg BK. He is usually deployed in the centerback or rightback positions. Kvarme has to date earned one cap for the Norwegian national team, a friendly against Colombia in 1997. Kvarme first signed with Rosenborg in 1991, transferring from Utleira, a local club. He played six seasons, winning the Tippeliga five times. In the fall of 1996 Kvarme was on his way to sign for Stabæk, …
- Xabier Prieto
Xabier Prieto Argarate aka Xabi Prieto (born 29 August 1983 in San Sebastián-Donostia, Basque Country) is a Spanish football player who currently plays for Real Sociedad of the Spanish La Liga. His usual position is Right Wing. He wears the number 24.
- Eduardo Chillida
Eduardo Chillida Juantegui (1924-2002) was a Spanish Basque sculptor. Before becoming a sculptor he had been the goalkeeper for Real Sociedad, San Sebastian's football team. Chillida's earliest sculptures concentrated on the human form (mostly torsos and busts); his later works tended to be more massive and more abstract, producing many monumental public works. Chillida himself tended to reject the label of "abstract", …
- Iñigo Díaz de Cerio
Iñigo Díaz de Cerio Conejero aka Diaz de Cerio (born 15 May 1984 in Donostia, Basque Country) is a Spanish football player who currently plays for Real Sociedad of the Spanish La Liga. His usual position is Forward. In the 2005-2006 campaign, he was the top scorer of the Segunda División B (all four groups), and also made his debut in the Primera División.
- Ferran Corominas
Ferran Corominas Telechea also known as Coro is a Catalan footballer, who plays for Espanyol in La Liga. He is notable for scoring the last minute winning goal for Espanyol against Real Sociedad on Saturday 13th May 2006; the 1-0 win just saved Espanyol's Primera División status, relegating Deportivo Alavés instead.
- Edgaras Jankauskas
Edgaras Jankauskas is a Lithuanian professional footballer who is currently attached to Lithuanian side FBK Kaunas. He is a tall powerful striker who particularly enjoys the physical side of the game, but also possesses a delicate touch and is known for his technique. Jankauskas, who is a Lithuanian international, and the country's best known player, started his career with FK Panerys Vilnius but by the age of 16 moved on to join Žalgiris Vilnius.
- Gheorghe Craioveanu
Gheorghe Craioveanu is a retired Romanian football player. Born in Hunedoara, Craioveanu played for several clubs, including Metalurg Slatina (1988-1990) and Universitatea Craiova (1990-1995) in Romania and the Spanish Real Sociedad (1995-1998), Villarreal CF (1998-2002), and Getafe CF (2002-2006). He played for Romania national football team (23 matches and 4 goals in all) and was a participant in the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
- Víctor Rubén López
Víctor Rubén López is an Argentine football player who currently plays for Real Sociedad of the Spanish La Liga. His usual position is defender.
- Dmitri Khokhlov
Dmitri Khokhlov (born 22 December, 1975 in Krasnodar) is a Russian football player. He played for PFC CSKA Moscow, PSV Eindhoven (Netherlands), Torpedo Moscow, Real Sociedad (Spain) and Lokomotiv Moscow. He now plays for FC Dynamo Moscow. He played for the Russia national football team and was a participant at the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
- José Ángel Iribar
José Ángel Iribar Cortajarena is a Spanish Basque ex-footballer and manager. He played as goalkeeper for CD Baskonia, Athletic Bilbao and Spain. He made his senior debut for Athletic in 1962 and his international debut in 1964. He was a member of the Athletic team that won the "Copa del Generalísimo" in 1969 and 1973 and reached the UEFA Cup final in 1977. In 1970 he also won the Zamora Trophy.
- Asier Riesgo Unamuno
Asier Riesgo Unamuno aka Riesgo is a Spanish football player who currently plays for Real Sociedad of the Spanish La Liga as goalkeeper.
- Mattias Asper
Mattias Asper is a Swedish football goalkeeper currently playing for the Norwegian club Viking FK. He has played 2 international matches for the Sweden national team, and was a squad player for the Euro 2000. He was a regular for Mjällby AIF for four years before joining Allsvenskan team AIK in 1998. His performances attracted interest from Real Sociedad, who bought him for the 2000/01 season.
- Roberto López Ufarte
Roberto López Ufarte is a Spanish footballer, nicknamed "the little devil". He played for Real Unión, Real Sociedad, Atlético Madrid, Real Betis and Spain. López Ufarte spent the majority of his career as a winger at Real Sociedad, playing 363 La Liga games and scoring 112 goals between 1975 and 1987. With Real he won back to back La Liga titles in 1981 and 1982. He also won the Copa del Rey in 1987, scoring in the final for Real against Atlético Madrid.
- Gorka Elustondo Urkola
Gorka Elustondo Urkola (born March 18, 1987 in Beasain, Gipuzkoa) is a Spanish football player who currently plays for Real Sociedad of the Spanish La Liga. His usual position is midfielder.
- Garikoitz Uranga Luluaga
Garikoitz Uranga Luluaga aka Uranga (born 21 June 1980 in Tolosa, Basque Country) is Spanish football player who currently plays for Real Sociedad of the Spanish La Liga. His usual demarcation is forward.
- Julen Lopetegui
Julen Lopetegui Argote is a former Spanish football goalkeeper. During his club career he played for Real Sociedad (1983-1985), Castilla (1985-1988), Las Palmas (1988-1989), Real Madrid (1989-1991), Logroñés (1991-1994), Barcelona (1994-1997), and Rayo Vallecano (1997-2002). He was a backup goalkeeper for Spain in the 1994 FIFA World Cup, and earned one cap in 1994.
- Gerardo García León
Gerardo García León aka Gerardo is Spanish football player who currently plays for Real Sociedad of the Spanish La Liga. His usual position is Defender.
- Mutiu Adepoju
Mutiu Adepoju (born December 22, 1970 in Ibadan) is a Nigerian former football midfielder who played for several European clubs and mostly in Spain in the 1990s and 2000s and was a member of the Nigeria national team in three World Cups. He left Nigeria in 1989 to join Castilla CF, Real Madrid's reserve team. He was transferred to first division club Racing Santander, where he was a regular. He eventually left Santander for Real Sociedad, a larger club, …