Wibuala Junior Bita Bueto (born 8 June 2005) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder for Athletic Bilbao. Born to Equatoguinean parents exiled in Ivory Coast, he is a naturalised citizen of Spain.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Wibuala Junior Bita Bueto | ||
| Date of birth | 8 June 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Adzopé, Ivory Coast | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Bilbao Athletic | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Santutxu | |||
| 2015–2022 | Athletic Bilbao | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2023 | Basconia | 20 | (1) |
| 2023– | Bilbao Athletic | 25 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 May 2024 | |||
Early life
editBita was born in Adzopé, Ivory Coast, where his Equatoguinean Bubi parents were exiled due to the persecution suffered by his father (who had participated in the 1998 Bubi revolt). In 2006, following the orders of Teodoro Obiang, his father was killed. After that, his mother left with him and his three siblings and ended up settling in Bilbao, Spain in 2007.[1][2] He joined the youth academy of Spanish La Liga side Athletic Bilbao at the age of ten.
Career
editBita started his senior career with Athletic's farm team, CD Basconia. On 10 September 2022, he debuted in a 2–1 win over CD Aurrerá de Vitoria. He scored his first goal two months later during a 4–2 win over Club San Ignacio. In early 2023 he began playing for the reserve team Bilbao Athletic, and was promoted formally ahead of the 2023–24 season.
Style of play
editBita mainly operates as a midfielder. He is known for his strength and aggression.[3]
Personal life
editBita is a supporter of Athletic Bilbao. His appearance and playing style has drawn comparisons with Aurélien Tchouaméni.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Junior Bita, apuesta de Lezama para rejuvenecer el centro del campo" [Junior Bita, Lezama's bet to rejuvenate the midfield] (in Spanish). naiz.eus. 24 May 2023.
- ^ "FRANCO LELLI Y LA REBELIÓN BUBI DE 1998: HISTORIA Y TESTIMONIO EN OKIRI" (PDF). p. 23.
Mi nombre es Lidia Kinson Buetö…
- ^ "Junior Bita una apuesta jóven de Lezama que ilusiona en el Athletic" [Junior Bita, a young prospect from Lezama that excites Athletic]. La Cantera de Lezama (in Spanish). 15 March 2023.
- ^ "Junior Bita, nueva perla del Athletic: le llaman Tchouaméni pero se siente euskaldun" [Junior Bita, Athletic'a new pearl: they call him Tchouaméni but he feels Basque] (in Spanish). relevo.com. 15 March 2023.
External links
edit- Bita at Athletic Bilbao
- Junior Bita at BDFutbol
- Junior Bita on Instagram
- Junior Bita at Soccerway
- Junior Bita on Twitter
- Junior Bita at WorldFootball.net
