Jose Francisco ‘Txetxu’ Red Arroita, one of the greatest players in the history of the Athletic Club, which will celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2023. He passed away this Friday at the age of 75.rojiblanco club approved to EFE.
Txetxu Rojo (Bilbao, 01-28-1947) is also known as Rojo I as his brother José Ángel also played for Athletic. Second most appearances for rojiblanco team jerseybehind other great legends of existence, José Ángel ‘El Chopo’ Iribar.
The eldest of the Reds, who had been in poor health some time ago, During his 17 seasons with Rojiblanco, he played a total of 541 games and scored a total of 68 goals.
A left-handed and very classy player, extreme left or inside on the same side, he has won two Cup titles, in 1969 and 1973, Athletic defeated Elche and Castellón in the finals respectively.