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{{Infobox football biography
{{Infobox football biography
| name = César Azpilicueta
| name = César Azpilicueta
| image = [[File:Azpi.jpg|220px]]
| image = [[File:Azpi.jpg|220px]]
| caption =
| caption =
| fullname = César Azpilicueta Tanco
| fullname = César Azpilicueta Tanco
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|8|28|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|8|28|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Pamplona]], [[Spain]]
| birth_place = [[Pamplona]], [[Spain]]
| height = {{height|m=1.78|precision=0}}
| height = {{height|m=1.78|precision=0}}
| currentclub = [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]]
| currentclub = [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]]
| clubnumber = TBC
| clubnumber =
| position = [[Defender (association football)#Full back|Right back]]
| position = [[Defender (association football)#Full back|Right-back]]
| youthyears1 = 1999–2006 | youthclubs1 = [[CA Osasuna|Osasuna]]
| youthyears1 = 1999–2006 | youthclubs1 = [[CA Osasuna|Osasuna]]
| years1 = 2006–2007 | clubs1 = [[CA Osasuna B|Osasuna B]] | caps1 = 27 | goals1 = 1
| years1 = 2006–2007 | clubs1 = [[CA Osasuna B|Osasuna B]] | caps1 = 27 | goals1 = 1
| years2 = 2007–2010 | clubs2 = [[CA Osasuna|Osasuna]] | caps2 = 99 | goals2 = 0
| years2 = 2007–2010 | clubs2 = [[CA Osasuna|Osasuna]] | caps2 = 99 | goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2010–2012 | clubs3 = [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] | caps3 = 47 | goals3 = 1
| years3 = 2010–2012 | clubs3 = [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] | caps3 = 47 | goals3 = 1
| years4 = 2012– | clubs4 = [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] | caps4 = 0 | goals4 = 0
| years4 = 2012– | clubs4 = [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] | caps4 = 0 | goals4 = 0
| nationalyears1 = 2005 | nationalteam1 = [[Spain national under-16 football team|Spain U16]] | nationalcaps1 = 3 | nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalyears1 = 2005 | nationalteam1 = [[Spain national under-16 football team|Spain U16]] | nationalcaps1 = 3 | nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalyears2 = 2006 | nationalteam2 = [[Spain national under-17 football team|Spain U17]] | nationalcaps2 = 10 | nationalgoals2 = 0
| nationalyears2 = 2006 | nationalteam2 = [[Spain national under-17 football team|Spain U17]] | nationalcaps2 = 10 | nationalgoals2 = 0
| nationalyears3 = 2007–2008 | nationalteam3 = [[Spain national under-19 football team|Spain U19]] | nationalcaps3 = 18 | nationalgoals3 = 2
| nationalyears3 = 2007–2008 | nationalteam3 = [[Spain national under-19 football team|Spain U19]] | nationalcaps3 = 18 | nationalgoals3 = 2
| nationalyears4 = 2009 | nationalteam4 = [[Spain national under-20 football team|Spain U20]] | nationalcaps4 = 5 | nationalgoals4 = 0
| nationalyears4 = 2009 | nationalteam4 = [[Spain national under-20 football team|Spain U20]] | nationalcaps4 = 5 | nationalgoals4 = 0
| nationalyears5 = 2008–2011 | nationalteam5 = [[Spain national under-21 football team|Spain U21]] | nationalcaps5 = 19 | nationalgoals5 = 1
| nationalyears5 = 2008–2011 | nationalteam5 = [[Spain national under-21 football team|Spain U21]] | nationalcaps5 = 19 | nationalgoals5 = 1
| nationalyears6 = 2012 | nationalteam6 = [[Spain national under-23 football team|Spain U23]] | nationalcaps6 = 4 | nationalgoals6 = 0
| nationalyears6 = 2012 | nationalteam6 = [[Spain national under-23 football team|Spain U23]] | nationalcaps6 = 4 | nationalgoals6 = 0
| pcupdate = 24 August 2012
| pcupdate = 24 August 2012
| ntupdate = 1 August 2012
| ntupdate = 1 August 2012
}}
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{{Spanish name|Azpilicueta|Tanco}}
{{Spanish name|Azpilicueta|Tanco}}
'''César Azpilicueta Tanco''' ({{IPA-es|ˈθe̞saɾ ˌaθpiliˈkwe̞ta ˈtaŋko̞}}, born 28 August 1989) is a [[Spain|Spanish]] [[Association football|footballer]] who plays for [[Premier League]] club [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] as a [[Defender (association football)#Full back|right back]].
'''César Azpilicueta Tanco''' ({{IPA-es|ˈθe̞saɾ ˌaθpiliˈkwe̞ta ˈtaŋko̞}}, born 28 August 1989) is a [[Spain|Spanish]] [[Association football|footballer]] who plays for [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] in the [[Premier League]], as a [[Defender (association football)#Full back|right back]].


After playing three seasons in [[La Liga]] with [[CA Osasuna|Osasuna]], he represented [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] in [[Ligue 1]], winning four major titles with the French club. In the 2012 summer he moved to Chelsea.
After playing three seasons in [[La Liga]] with [[CA Osasuna|Osasuna]], he represented [[Olympique de Marseille|Marseille]] in [[Ligue 1]], winning four major titles with the French club. In the 2012 summer he moved to [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]] in the [[Premier League]] for [[Pound sterling|£]]7 million.


Azpilicueta represented [[Spain national under-21 football team|Spain]] in two [[UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship|Under-21 European Championships]], [[2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship|winning the 2011 edition]].
Azpilicueta represented [[Spain national under-21 football team|Spain]] in two [[UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship|Under-21 European Championships]], [[2011 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship|winning the 2011 edition]].
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==Club career==
==Club career==
===Osasuna===
===Osasuna===
Azpilicueta was born in [[Pamplona]], [[Navarre]]. A product of hometown side [[CA Osasuna]]'s youth system, he made his [[La Liga]] debut on 8 April 2007 in a 0–2 away loss against [[Real Madrid C.F.|Real Madrid]], while still registered with [[CA Osasuna B|the reserve team]];<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/204057?cc=5739|title=Real Madrid 2-0 Osasuna|publisher=[[ESPN Soccernet]]|date=8 April 2007|accessdate=24 August 2012}}</ref> he started his career as a [[midfielder]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://trolacas.wordpress.com/2009/02/20/cesar-azpilicueta-intentad-atacar-por-la-otra-banda/|title=César Azpilicueta, intentad atacar por la otra banda|trans_title=César Azpilicueta, try the other wing|publisher=El Blog de los Trolacas|language=Spanish|date=20 February 2009|accessdate=24 August 2012}}</ref>
Azpilicueta was born in [[Pamplona]], [[Navarre]], he began his career at the academy of his hometown club, [[CA Osasuna]]. He started out as an [[attacking midfielder]], as he was comfortable in possession with a good range of passing, before moving to right-back.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://trolacas.wordpress.com/2009/02/20/cesar-azpilicueta-intentad-atacar-por-la-otra-banda/|title=César Azpilicueta, intentad atacar por la otra banda|trans_title=César Azpilicueta, try the other wing|publisher=El Blog de los Trolacas|language=Spanish|date=20 February 2009|accessdate=24 August 2012}}</ref> Azpilicueta came through the ranks at Osasuna and was handed his [[La Liga]] debut on 8 April 2007 in a 2-0 loss against [[Real Madrid C.F.|Real Madrid]] at the [[Santiago Bernabeu]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report/_/id/204057?cc=5739|title=Real Madrid 2-0 Osasuna|publisher=[[ESPN Soccernet]]|date=8 April 2007|accessdate=24 August 2012}}</ref> he started his career as a [[midfielder]].


In [[2007–08 La Liga|2007–08]], with other teammates injured, Azpilicueta established himself as a first-team regular at the age of just 18, albeit as a [[Defender (association football)#Full back|right back]]. He went on to retain this position for [[2008–09 La Liga|the following season]], appearing in all but two games for the club.
The following season, in the [[2007–08 La Liga|2007–08]] season, with the Osasuna squad depleted due to injuries, Azpilicueta established himself as a first-team regular at the age of just 18 and cemented his place in the team at [[Defender (association football)#Full back|right-back]], making with a string of impressive displays. He retained this position for the [[2008–09 La Liga|2008-09 campaign]], appearing in all but missing only two games.


===Marseille===
===Marseille===
[[File:César Azpilicueta 5401.jpg|thumb|175px|left|Azpilicueta playing with Marseille in the [[2009–10 Olympique de Marseille season|2009–10 season]].]]
[[File:César Azpilicueta 5401.jpg|thumb|175px|left|Azpilicueta playing with Marseille in the [[2009–10 Olympique de Marseille season|2009–10 season]].]]
On 21 June 2010, [[France|French]] club [[Olympique de Marseille]] confirmed an agreement had been reached with Osasuna for the transfer of Azpilicueta, in a four-year contract for [[Euro|€]]7 million.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.om.net/fr/Saison/101005/Actualites/47377/Accord_de_principe_pour_le_transfert_de_Cesar_Azpilicueta|title=Accord de principe pour le transfert de César Azpilicueta|trans_title=Deal arranged for transfer of Azpilicueta|publisher=OM.net|language=French|date=21 June 2010|accessdate=23 June 2010}}</ref> A week later, the [[Navarre]]se confirmed the agreement, with the transfer fee possibly rising to as much as €9.5 million, depending on appearances.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mercato365.com/infos-clubs/marseille/article_429807_OM-Azpi-pour-95-millions-d-euros-.shtml|title=Azpi pour 9.5 million euros?|trans_title=Azpi for 9.5 million euros?|publisher=Mercato 365|language=French|date=28 June 2010|accessdate=28 June 2010}}</ref> In his [[UEFA Champions League]] debut, in a [[2010–11 UEFA Champions League|group stage home match]] against [[FC Spartak Moscow]], he scored the match's only goal, but in [[Own goal|his own net]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/matches/season=2011/round=2000118/match=2002819/index.html|title=Spartak sucker punch downs Marseille|publisher=UEFA.com|date=15 September 2010|accessdate=19 September 2010}}</ref>
On 21 June 2010, [[France|French]] club [[Olympique de Marseille]] confirmed an agreement had been reached with Osasuna for the transfer of Azpilicueta, in a four-year contract for [[Euro|€]]7 million.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.om.net/fr/Saison/101005/Actualites/47377/Accord_de_principe_pour_le_transfert_de_Cesar_Azpilicueta|title=Accord de principe pour le transfert de César Azpilicueta|trans_title=Deal arranged for transfer of Azpilicueta|publisher=OM.net|language=French|date=21 June 2010|accessdate=23 June 2010}}</ref> With the transfer fee possibly rising to as much as €9.5 million, depending on several clauses.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mercato365.com/infos-clubs/marseille/article_429807_OM-Azpi-pour-95-millions-d-euros-.shtml|title=Azpi pour 9.5 million euros?|trans_title=Azpi for 9.5 million euros?|publisher=Mercato 365|language=French|date=28 June 2010|accessdate=28 June 2010}}</ref> In his [[UEFA Champions League]] debut, in a [[2010–11 UEFA Champions League|group stage home match]] against [[FC Spartak Moscow]], he scored the match's only goal, but in [[Own goal|his own net]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefachampionsleague/matches/season=2011/round=2000118/match=2002819/index.html|title=Spartak sucker punch downs Marseille|publisher=UEFA.com|date=15 September 2010|accessdate=19 September 2010}}</ref> However, his opening season with career with his new club was cut-short, as he suffered a knee injury which ruled him out for the rest of the 2010-11 season.


On 27 November 2010, in the early minutes of a 4–0 home win against [[Montpellier HSC]] – which meant Marseille [[2010–11 Ligue 1|climbed to the top of the league]] – Azpilicueta ruptured the [[anterior cruciate ligament]]s in his left knee,<ref>[http://www.soccerway.com/news/2010/November/28/marseille-go-top-but-pay-high-price/ Marseille go top but pay high price]; Soccerway, 27 November 2010</ref> being sidelined for six months.
Following the disappointment of the 2010-11 campaign, in the 2011-12 season, he flourished, performing consistently well and catching the eye as Marseille reached the Champions League quarter-finals, but were eliminated by eventual finalists [[Bayern Munich]]. On 27 November 2010, in the early minutes of a 4–0 home win against [[Montpellier HSC]] – which meant Marseille [[2010–11 Ligue 1|climbed to the top of the league]] – Azpilicueta ruptured the [[anterior cruciate ligament]]s in his left [[knee]],<ref>[http://www.soccerway.com/news/2010/November/28/marseille-go-top-but-pay-high-price/ Marseille go top but pay high price]; Soccerway, 27 November 2010</ref> being sidelined for six months.


In August 2012, amid speculation of clubs showing interest in Azpilicueta, including [[Premier League]] club [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]], Marseille confirmed that he could leave, saying, "If Chelsea makes a fair offer for Aspi [Azpilicueta], we will let him leave."<ref>[http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11668/7988728/Marseille-confirm-need-to-sell Marseille confirm need to sell]; [[Sky Sports]], 14 August 2012</ref> Despite his loyalty to Marseille, the player said he was willing to leave if his "departure can help Marseille's finances".<ref>[http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8007076/Azpilicueta-open-to-Blues-move Azpilicueta open to Blues move]; Sky Sports, 21 August 2012</ref>
In August 2012, amid speculation of clubs showing interest in Azpilicueta, including [[Premier League]]'s [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]], Marseille confirmed that he could leave, saying, "We have three players we have agreed to let leave – César Azpilicueta, [[Stéphane Mbia]], and either [[Loïc Rémy]] or [[André Ayew]]. If Chelsea makes a fair offer for Aspi [Azpilicueta], we will let him leave. If there is a good offer for Stéphane Mbia, we will let him leave too. We are working in good terms both with César and Stéphane."<ref>[http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11668/7988728/Marseille-confirm-need-to-sell Marseille confirm need to sell]; [[Sky Sports]], 14 August 2012</ref> Later in the same month, he told that his "thoughts split between Marseille and Chelsea" and that if his "departure can help Marseille's finances" he'd be willing to leave.<ref>[http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8007076/Azpilicueta-open-to-Blues-move Azpilicueta open to Blues move]; Sky Sports, 21 August 2012</ref>


===Chelsea===
===Chelsea===
On 24 August 2012, Chelsea completed the signing of Azpilicueta for an undisclosed fee, reported as [[Pound sterling|£]]7&nbsp;million.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/2898781|title=Azpilicueta signs|publisher=Chelsea F.C|date=24 August 2012|accessdate=24 August 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11668/8014372/Azpilicueta-joins-Chelsea |title=Azpilicueta joins Chelsea |publisher=Sky Sports |date=24 August 2012 |accessdate=24 August 2012}}</ref> According to his teammate and countryman [[Juan Mata]], "He is a strong running right-back who has pace as well, so I think he is already a complete player."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/2899038/title/di-matteo%3A-cesar-offers-options|title=Di Matteo: Cesar offers options|publisher=Chelsea F.C|date=24 August 2012|accessdate=24 August 2012}}</ref>
On 24 August 2012, Chelsea confirmed that they had reached an agreement for the transfer of Azpilicueta, reported to be for a fee in the region of [[Pound sterling|£]]7 million. He had his first training session with his new team on the same day,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/2898781|title=Azpilicueta signs|publisher=Chelsea FC|date=24 August 2012|accessdate=24 August 2012}}</ref> and his teammate and countryman [[Juan Mata]] described him as a "strong running right back with pace, which makes him a complete player".<ref>[http://www.chelseafc.com/news-article/article/2899038/title/di-matteo%3A-cesar-offers-options Di Matteo: Cesar offers options]; Chelsea FC, 24 August 2012</ref>


==International career==
==International career==
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In [[2007 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship|2007]], Azpilicueta helped [[Spain national under-19 football team|Spain's U19]] win the [[UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship|UEFA European Championship]]. Shortly after, he upgraded to the [[Spain national under-21 football team|under-21s]], being picked for the [[2009 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship|2009 European Championships]] in [[Sweden]], starting three matches in an eventual group stage exit.
In [[2007 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship|2007]], Azpilicueta helped [[Spain national under-19 football team|Spain's U19]] win the [[UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship|UEFA European Championship]]. Shortly after, he upgraded to the [[Spain national under-21 football team|under-21s]], being picked for the [[2009 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship|2009 European Championships]] in [[Sweden]], starting three matches in an eventual group stage exit.


On 11 May 2010, 20-year old Azpilicueta was named by [[Spain national football team|senior side]] manager [[Vicente del Bosque]] in a provisional list of 30 players, in view of the [[2010 FIFA World Cup|forthcoming World Cup]]; eventually, he did not make the final cut.
On 11 May 2010, 20-year old Azpilicueta was named by [[Spain national football team|senior side]] manager [[Vicente del Bosque]] in a provisional list of 30 players, in view of the [[2010 FIFA World Cup|forthcoming]] [[FIFA World Cup]]; eventually, he did not make the final cut.


Azpilicueta was picked for [[Spain national under-23 football team|Spain's squad]] for the [[2012 Summer Olympics]], after missing out on selection for the [[UEFA Euro 2012]] tournament. He only appeared in one game in [[London]], however, as the national team [[Football at the 2012 Summer Olympics|exited in the group stage]].
Azpilicueta was picked for [[Spain national under-23 football team|Spain's squad]] for the [[2012 Summer Olympics]], after missing out on selection for the [[UEFA Euro 2012]] tournament. He only appeared in one game in [[London]], however, as the national team [[Football at the 2012 Summer Olympics|exited in the group stage]].
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.om.net/en/Equipes/201002/Effectif_pro/1761/AZPILICUETA Olympique Marseille official profile]
*[http://www.om.net/en/Equipes/201002/Effectif_pro/1761/AZPILICUETA Olympique Marseille official profile]
*[http://soccernet.espn.go.com/player/_/id/96919/cesar-tanco-azpilicueta?cc=3888 Profile] at ESPN
*[http://www.bdfutbol.com/en/j/j405.html BDFutbol profile]
*[http://www.futbolme.com/com/jugadores.asp?id_jugador=1526 Futbolme profile] {{es icon}}
*[http://www.skysports.com/football/player/0,,11668_372465,00.html Profile] at Sky Sports
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César Azpilicueta
Personal information
Full name César Azpilicueta Tanco
Date of birth (1989-08-28) 28 August 1989 (age 34)
Place of birth Pamplona, Spain
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Right-back
Team information
Current team
 Chelsea
Youth career
1999–2006 Osasuna
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006–2007 Osasuna B 27 (1)
2007–2010 Osasuna 99 (0)
2010–2012 Marseille 47 (1)
2012– Chelsea 0 (0)
International career‡
2005 Spain U16 3 (0)
2006 Spain U17 10 (0)
2007–2008 Spain U19 18 (2)
2009 Spain U20 5 (0)
2008–2011 Spain U21 19 (1)
2012 Spain U23 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 August 2012
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 1 August 2012

Template:Spanish name César Azpilicueta Tanco (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈθe̞saɾ ˌaθpiliˈkwe̞ta ˈtaŋko̞], born 28 August 1989) is a Spanish footballer who plays for Chelsea in the Premier League, as a right back.

After playing three seasons in La Liga with Osasuna, he represented Marseille in Ligue 1, winning four major titles with the French club. In the 2012 summer he moved to Chelsea in the Premier League for £7 million.

Azpilicueta represented Spain in two Under-21 European Championships, winning the 2011 edition.

Club career

Osasuna

Azpilicueta was born in Pamplona, Navarre, he began his career at the academy of his hometown club, CA Osasuna. He started out as an attacking midfielder, as he was comfortable in possession with a good range of passing, before moving to right-back.[1] Azpilicueta came through the ranks at Osasuna and was handed his La Liga debut on 8 April 2007 in a 2-0 loss against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.[2] he started his career as a midfielder.

The following season, in the 2007–08 season, with the Osasuna squad depleted due to injuries, Azpilicueta established himself as a first-team regular at the age of just 18 and cemented his place in the team at right-back, making with a string of impressive displays. He retained this position for the 2008-09 campaign, appearing in all but missing only two games.

Marseille

Azpilicueta playing with Marseille in the 2009–10 season.

On 21 June 2010, French club Olympique de Marseille confirmed an agreement had been reached with Osasuna for the transfer of Azpilicueta, in a four-year contract for €7 million.[3] With the transfer fee possibly rising to as much as €9.5 million, depending on several clauses.[4] In his UEFA Champions League debut, in a group stage home match against FC Spartak Moscow, he scored the match's only goal, but in his own net.[5] However, his opening season with career with his new club was cut-short, as he suffered a knee injury which ruled him out for the rest of the 2010-11 season.

Following the disappointment of the 2010-11 campaign, in the 2011-12 season, he flourished, performing consistently well and catching the eye as Marseille reached the Champions League quarter-finals, but were eliminated by eventual finalists Bayern Munich. On 27 November 2010, in the early minutes of a 4–0 home win against Montpellier HSC – which meant Marseille climbed to the top of the league – Azpilicueta ruptured the anterior cruciate ligaments in his left knee,[6] being sidelined for six months.

In August 2012, amid speculation of clubs showing interest in Azpilicueta, including Premier League's Chelsea, Marseille confirmed that he could leave, saying, "We have three players we have agreed to let leave – César Azpilicueta, Stéphane Mbia, and either Loïc Rémy or André Ayew. If Chelsea makes a fair offer for Aspi [Azpilicueta], we will let him leave. If there is a good offer for Stéphane Mbia, we will let him leave too. We are working in good terms both with César and Stéphane."[7] Later in the same month, he told that his "thoughts split between Marseille and Chelsea" and that if his "departure can help Marseille's finances" he'd be willing to leave.[8]

Chelsea

On 24 August 2012, Chelsea confirmed that they had reached an agreement for the transfer of Azpilicueta, reported to be for a fee in the region of £7 million. He had his first training session with his new team on the same day,[9] and his teammate and countryman Juan Mata described him as a "strong running right back with pace, which makes him a complete player".[10]

International career

Azpilicueta playing for the Spain under-21s.

In 2007, Azpilicueta helped Spain's U19 win the UEFA European Championship. Shortly after, he upgraded to the under-21s, being picked for the 2009 European Championships in Sweden, starting three matches in an eventual group stage exit.

On 11 May 2010, 20-year old Azpilicueta was named by senior side manager Vicente del Bosque in a provisional list of 30 players, in view of the forthcoming FIFA World Cup; eventually, he did not make the final cut.

Azpilicueta was picked for Spain's squad for the 2012 Summer Olympics, after missing out on selection for the UEFA Euro 2012 tournament. He only appeared in one game in London, however, as the national team exited in the group stage.

Honours

Club

Marseille

Country

Spain U19
Spain U21

Statistics

Club

Club Performance League Cup League Cup Europe Other Total
Club Season Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Spain League Copa del Rey – UEFA Cup – Total
Osasuna 2006–07 1 0 0 0 — — 1 0 0 0 2 0
2007–08 29 0 0 0 — — 0 0 0 0 29 0
2008–09 36 0 0 0 — — 0 0 0 0 36 0
2009–10 33 0 5 0 — — 0 0 0 0 38 0
Osasuna total 99 0 5 0 — — 1 0 0 0 105 0
France League Coupe de France Coupe de la Ligue Champions League Trophee Champs Total
Clubs Season Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Marseille 2010–11 15 0 0 0 1 1 4 0 1 0 21 1
2011–12 30 1 3 0 3 0 8 0 0 0 44 1
2012–13 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Marseille total 47 1 3 0 4 1 12 0 1 0 67 2
England League FA Cup League Cup Champions League Other Total
Clubs Season Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Chelsea 2012–13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chelsea total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 145 1 8 0 4 1 0 0 1 0 170 2

References

  1. ^ "César Azpilicueta, intentad atacar por la otra banda" (in Spanish). El Blog de los Trolacas. 20 February 2009. Retrieved 24 August 2012. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Real Madrid 2-0 Osasuna". ESPN Soccernet. 8 April 2007. Retrieved 24 August 2012.
  3. ^ "Accord de principe pour le transfert de César Azpilicueta" (in French). OM.net. 21 June 2010. Retrieved 23 June 2010. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "Azpi pour 9.5 million euros?" (in French). Mercato 365. 28 June 2010. Retrieved 28 June 2010. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "Spartak sucker punch downs Marseille". UEFA.com. 15 September 2010. Retrieved 19 September 2010.
  6. ^ Marseille go top but pay high price; Soccerway, 27 November 2010
  7. ^ Marseille confirm need to sell; Sky Sports, 14 August 2012
  8. ^ Azpilicueta open to Blues move; Sky Sports, 21 August 2012
  9. ^ "Azpilicueta signs". Chelsea FC. 24 August 2012. Retrieved 24 August 2012.
  10. ^ Di Matteo: Cesar offers options; Chelsea FC, 24 August 2012

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