During his career he played solely for Athletic Bilbao safe for a loan at Real Valladolid, and he made his debut for the former's first team in the 1983–84 season, appearing once for the La Liga champions.
He dedicated his entire playing career to Athletic Bilbao, with the notable exception of a short-term loan at Real Valladolid, and made his competitive appearance for the former's top team in the 1983–84 season, where he played alongside the league champions.