Kepa Arrizabalaga
Kepa Arrizabalaga Revuelta is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Arsenal and the Spain national team.
Kepa Arrizabalaga Revuelta is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Arsenal and the Spain national team. He came through Athletic Bilbao's youth system, became the world's most expensive goalkeeper when he joined Chelsea in 2018, and has since played on loan at Real Madrid and Bournemouth before moving to Arsenal in 2025.
Early life and youth career
Kepa Arrizabalaga was born in Ondarroa in Spain's Basque Country and joined Athletic Bilbao's academy at a young age. He developed through the club's youth and reserve sides before moving into senior football.
Club career
Kepa Arrizabalaga began his senior career with loan spells at Ponferradina and Real Valladolid before becoming a regular at Athletic Bilbao. In August 2018, he transferred to Chelsea for €80 million, a world record for a goalkeeper. During his time at Chelsea, he won the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup. He spent the 2023–24 season on loan at Real Madrid and the 2024–25 season on loan at Bournemouth before joining Arsenal in July 2025.
International career
Kepa represented Spain at youth level before making his senior debut in 2017. He has been part of Spain's senior squad and won the 2023 UEFA Nations League.
Honours and records
Kepa Arrizabalaga’s transfer to Chelsea in 2018 set a world record fee for a goalkeeper. He won the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup with Chelsea. Internationally, he was part of the Spain squad that won the 2023 UEFA Nations League.
Key facts
- Joined Athletic Bilbao's academy at age 10 and progressed through its youth and reserve teams.
- Transferred to Chelsea in August 2018 for €80 million, a record fee for a goalkeeper.
- Won major trophies with Chelsea, including the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup.
- Spent the 2023–24 season on loan at Real Madrid and the 2024–25 season on loan at Bournemouth.
- Joined Arsenal in July 2025.
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References
- Arsenal FC — https://www.arsenal.com/men/players/kepa-arrizabalagaSupports: Current club, transfer from Chelsea in July 2025, youth career, senior Spain debut, major honours, Bournemouth loan.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kepa_ArrizabalagaSupports: Date and place of birth, Athletic Bilbao development, loan spells, Chelsea transfer fee, and career timeline.
- Real Madrid CF — https://www.realmadrid.com/en-US/football/first-team/players/kepa-arrizabalagaSupports: Player bio, date and place of birth, previous clubs, and honours listed by the club.
- UEFA — https://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/clubs/players/250039900--kepa-arrizabalaga/Supports: Player identity, position, birth date, and competition profile.
- Premier League — https://www.premierleague.com/en/players/109745/kepa-arrizabalaga/overviewSupports: Nationality, birth date, position, and Premier League appearance statistics.