Oier Sanjurjo Maté (born 25 May 1986), known simply as Oier, is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a defender or a defensive midfielder.
He spent the vast majority of his career with Osasuna, making 356 appearances.
Club career Osasuna Oier was born in Estella-Lizarra, Navarre. A product of hometown CD Izarra's youth academy, he completed his development at neighbouring club CA Osasuna. He made his La Liga debut on 24 September 2008 in a game against Deportivo de La Coruña, coming on for Nacho Monreal in the tenth minute of an eventual 0–0 home draw. Although he spent most of the season with the reserves, he still managed a further nine league appearances.
In his first full professional campaign, Oier started the first five matches at right-back as starter César Azpilicueta was away on international duty. He found his chances limited after the latter's return, and was subsequently loaned to RC Celta de Vigo on 11 July 2011.
After being a starter for the Galicians as the season ended in promotion, Oier returned to Osasuna and renewed his contract until 2015. He scored two goals from 28 appearances in 2012–13, but the team returned to Segunda División after a 14-year stay.
Oier extended his contract for three years in June 2015, and in December 2018 this was lengthened to 2020 with a buyout clause of €8 million while the side remained in the second tier. He finished that season as captain of the champions.
After returning to the top flight, Oier earned two new renewals, allowing him to skipper the club during its centenary in 2020. On 31 October that year, in a 3–1 home loss to Atlético Madrid, he made his 300th official appearance for the team but also gave away a penalty by handball.
AEK Larnaca Oier moved abroad for the first time at the age of 36, joining AEK Larnaca FC of the Cypriot First Division. On 29 May 2023, he announced his retirement.
International career Oier was never capped by Spain at any level. He did play for the Basque Country representative team, starting from a friendly against Venezuela in December 2010.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsOsasuna B2005–06Segunda División B240——2402006–07Segunda División B340——3402007–08Segunda División B320——3202008–09Segunda División B90——90Total9900000990Osasuna2006–07La Liga0000—002007–08La Liga0010—102008–09La Liga10030—1302009–10La Liga11010—1202010–11La Liga3000—302012–13La Liga31010—3202013–14La Liga28240—3222014–15Segunda División12100—1212015–16Segunda División38310404332016–17La Liga36020—3802017–18Segunda División39220—4122018–19Segunda División37300—3732019–20La Liga29200—2922020–21La Liga32031—3512021–22La Liga25130—281Total331142114035615Celta (loan)2011–12Segunda División33010—340Career total463142214048915
Honours Osasuna Segunda División: 2018–19
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