Born, Bred, Basque: The Athletic Club Story | Ranks FC x New Balance Football

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  • Опубликовано: 19 янв 2023
  • In the heart of Bilbao lies San Mames, the heart of Athletic Club. It is an institution known throughout the world for their commitment to their local region, their pride in the team being made up of their own Basque countrymen and their consistency of excellence despite their players all being from such a small region. Alongside our partners at New Balance Football, we went to Bilbao to talk to those who understand the club better than any other, the people within it, and understand Athletic from the inside out. Born, Bred, Basque - this is the Athletic Club story.
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  • @31Antakya31
    @31Antakya31 6 месяцев назад +14

    I am from Germany,and I love Athletic forever.This Club is unique,and one thing is for sure : If 11 basque players challenging Real and Barca year for year...that's our trophy,that's our pride !
    Aupa Athletic ❗️

  • @andrewfield8562
    @andrewfield8562 Год назад +25

    Love Bilbao from your Newcastle brothers ⚫⚪🤝🔴⚪

    • @asiersanz8941
      @asiersanz8941 Год назад +2

      We still remember you, my friend! ❤

  • @victormanuelgarcia8006
    @victormanuelgarcia8006 Год назад +41

    It's my lifelong team. I was born in Barcelona but my blood is red and white. I'm from ATHLETIC because of its club philosophy. It only plays with home players and that makes it a CLUB with more legend and honor AUPA ATHLETIC!!! 🦁🔝💪

    • @martinranedo2378
      @martinranedo2378 8 месяцев назад +3

      Yo igual perquè mi padre es de Bilbao

  • @marksoreilly94
    @marksoreilly94 8 месяцев назад +14

    The best example of a club who prioritises genuinely feeling like a home team for the fans. Basically a national team standing against all the rich oil barons ruining football

  • @andyallom4357
    @andyallom4357 Год назад +58

    Club are my Spanish team and I never miss a match on TV. My son was lucky enough to attend San Mames during his European travels. And I was at St.James Park in the summer and more excited to see Athletic Club than my beloved Newcastle United.
    Howay the Lads. Viva Los Leones ❤️ ⚽️

    • @RanksFC
      @RanksFC  Год назад +8

      The Newcastle-Athletic bond is such a beautiful story, it could have its own documentary! We met a bunch of Celtic fans on matchday as well, who told us about a very similar relationship with the green and white of Glasgow - Athletic seem to have a knack for building these relationships, and you can see why!

    • @paulmcdonough1093
      @paulmcdonough1093 Год назад +1

      nufc are buying the titles now all oil money fake and not doing it the real way as a everton fan i know that

    • @andrewfield8562
      @andrewfield8562 Год назад

      @@paulmcdonough1093 yeah because the 600 million of usmanovs money that you wasted was clean as a whistle 😂😂 enjoy the championship

    • @MrZapadors
      @MrZapadors Год назад +2

      We have a special affection for Newcastle, we are sister clubs. Thank you

    • @andrewfield8562
      @andrewfield8562 Год назад +1

      @@MrZapadors I'm a Newcastle and Bilbao fan much love ⚫⚪🔴⚪

  • @javierdesande9620
    @javierdesande9620 Год назад +24

    Im not much into football, but I’m form Bilbao. I can only thank you for making this video and thank everyone who is commenting good thing about the club. We are a huge family, no matter if you like football or not, if you are from Bilbao you have the teams T-shirt. Its not only about football, its an identity and a demonstration of what can be done just by beeing true to your beliefs. We manage to keep up with the other teams just with our locals, its something that people dont really understand.

  • @josipvrkic8947
    @josipvrkic8947 Месяц назад +2

    I am from Croatia and first time I went to San Mames was before 24 years in the La Liga match Athletic - Oviedo. My local team in Croatia is Hajduk Split and my another team is Athletic. Both clubs are pure emotion which represent their region and people. Please keep going in same manner with local players. All the best from Croatia. GORA EUSKADI

  • @AmperRamone
    @AmperRamone 5 месяцев назад +5

    True is the link between the club and the community due to all those values , however , it is important to remark that also a big number of fans are spreaded all over Spain and also the planet sharing the same link and union with the club and team but away from San Mames, in my case born and bred in Madrid but Athletitzale as any other.Aupa Athletic!

  • @_PanchoVilla
    @_PanchoVilla 8 месяцев назад +5

    Mexican heart; Basque blood. It's what dreams are made of.

    • @KLETwave
      @KLETwave 3 месяца назад +1

      And free Palestine brother 😊

  • @abelalonso7188
    @abelalonso7188 Год назад +14

    Great job!!!
    Athletic Club is unique un the world.
    🇦🇹🇦🇹 Aupa Athletic!!! 🇦🇹🇦🇹

  • @lukeshore1
    @lukeshore1 Год назад +44

    This is a great story of a special team. Well produced by Ranks FC!

    • @RanksFC
      @RanksFC  Год назад +2

      Thank you Luke!

    • @tigercap100
      @tigercap100 Год назад +1

      What if a US team said "we only have players from our area".
      They'd be called racists or bigots

    • @ig38428
      @ig38428 Год назад +2

      @@tigercap100 isn't it the same as a national team only having players from its country (with naturalization exceptions of course)?

    • @edurvevtx7319
      @edurvevtx7319 Год назад +1

      @@tigercap100 In USA are racists, not by place, but by "colour of skin" .

    • @tigercap100
      @tigercap100 Год назад +1

      @@ig38428 no. All national teams are that.
      I can't imagine a US "club" team like major league baseball being able to say "US born players only".

  • @AustinTaciousKC
    @AustinTaciousKC Год назад +32

    Excellent from start to finish, I didn't know Athletic only played Basque players

    • @RanksFC
      @RanksFC  Год назад +7

      It's amazing that they are so competitive, consistently, despite this ethos!

    • @javiergomara1241
      @javiergomara1241 Год назад

      Not true, they also play french, “riojanos” and mosty “navarros”

    • @asiersanz8941
      @asiersanz8941 Год назад +6

      @@javiergomara1241 It's not so difficult to understand. Euskal Herria/Basque Country, 7 territories, 3 ruled by France (Lapurdi, Baxe Nafarroa and Zuberoa) and 4 ruled by Spain (Bizkaia, Gipuzkoa, Araba, Nafarroa). The people from Rioja can't play unless they've been raised as players in basque teams. Easy, isn't it?

    • @javiergomara1241
      @javiergomara1241 Год назад

      @@asiersanz8941 athletic’s philosophy is pretty wide and flexible. Players coming from the “diaspora” and those with basque antecesors can also play… everyone can play and for me there is no reason to be proud about.
      In the past, it was said that even Iker Casillas could play…

    • @asiersanz8941
      @asiersanz8941 Год назад +4

      @@javiergomara1241 Not at all. The people.descending from the basque diaspora can't play and it is one of the hottest debate we do have. I think they should play. Your other words are not worth an anser, typical statement of an Athletic hater, so fnnuy the comment about Iker Casillas. This club is unique, and then you do have the others. That means that stars like Messi can play wherever they want, oh stop! Wherever? NO! NOT IN ATHLETIC CLUB BECAUSE IT IS BASQUE! That's the main reason to film this documentaruy

  • @blinkMATIC
    @blinkMATIC Год назад +7

    Thank you for showcasing our club in such a brilliant way! Goazeeeen!

  • @aadityavaru5677
    @aadityavaru5677 Год назад +14

    Get job guys!!! Brilliant work!!! I am a Milan fan but have started to absolutely adore athletic club because of you guys!! Thank you soo much

    • @tigercap100
      @tigercap100 Год назад

      What if a US team said "we only have players from our area".
      They'd be called racists or bigots

  • @maegan22my
    @maegan22my Год назад +23

    This was absolutely wonderful 👏🏼

    • @RanksFC
      @RanksFC  Год назад +2

      Glad you liked it!

  • @erinw13
    @erinw13 Год назад +5

    10/10 would recommend to a friend

  • @jaydenskuse3747
    @jaydenskuse3747 Год назад +7

    Prince, Guru and God, fantastic job!
    I don’t think people understand how insane it is for Bilbao to constantly compete at the top when you can only use your own. Truly remarkable
    Well put together, I can’t wait for the next one 😉

    • @edurvevtx7319
      @edurvevtx7319 Год назад +2

      Insane? I think it is very good and we are proud of it. Insane is the big business of football , that is not a sport but other things.

    • @mikelgonzalez1917
      @mikelgonzalez1917 8 месяцев назад

      ​@@edurvevtx7319 "insane" en este caso quiere decir "una locura" o " es una cosa de locos!" pero en sentido positivo y de admiración

  • @Athletic477
    @Athletic477 Год назад +3

    Thank you, Aupa Athletic¡¡

  • @brunomoscozo
    @brunomoscozo Год назад +4

    I am playing a save with them on FM 20 and I just signed Ander Herrera on a free transfer , he really loves the club and wanted to come back even with other proposals

  • @chandan3137
    @chandan3137 Год назад +19

    So brilliantly shot, fantastic storytelling - more like this please 🤩

    • @RanksFC
      @RanksFC  Год назад +1

      Oh, wouldn't we love to!

    • @tigercap100
      @tigercap100 Год назад

      What if a US team said "we only have players from our area".
      They'd be called racists or bigots

  • @oscarmarroq1
    @oscarmarroq1 Год назад +13

    Love it boys, being Basque and a huge Athletic supporter this was awesome…also went to uni here in the US with Amaia, I was on the men’s team so would cross paths with her often, great to see her interviewed!

  • @unodepuebloisback8699
    @unodepuebloisback8699 Год назад +4

    Great video! Great great club! Bilbao deserves a new trophy, King,s cup? Europeas league? Why not.

  • @DominoGaming97
    @DominoGaming97 4 месяца назад +2

    Love Athletic Club. From a geordie

    • @xebio6
      @xebio6 3 месяца назад +3

      We love you back, great memories of playing you, and not just because we beat you lol. The atmosphere in both legs was memorable for all the right reasons. Looking forward to more of that!

  • @reecevalentine8502
    @reecevalentine8502 Год назад +9

    Awesome! Seems like an amazing club and definitely a game I want to attend one day!

    • @RanksFC
      @RanksFC  Год назад +4

      Incredible city, atmosphere and stadium. Add it to your bucket list!

  • @chriscrimmins4246
    @chriscrimmins4246 Год назад +14

    Amazing work lads! Exceptionally insightful now if you’ll excuse me I’m off to start a new FM save with these boys!

    • @RanksFC
      @RanksFC  Год назад +4

      Good luck...that Basque-only policy makes it a real challenge! Maybe you can entice Azpilicueta!

  • @EnzooznE13
    @EnzooznE13 Год назад +7

    Brilliant guys, you should be proud

    • @RanksFC
      @RanksFC  Год назад +2

      We are! Glad you enjoyed it

  • @marcdoman5065
    @marcdoman5065 Год назад +5

    Great insight into the club. Looking forward to the next doc!

  • @dougleno7630
    @dougleno7630 Год назад +7

    Loved it lads

    • @RanksFC
      @RanksFC  Год назад

      Thanks for being first in Doug!

  • @wolexismedia
    @wolexismedia Год назад +8

    This is amazing! Well done guys 👏🏽👏🏽

  • @zackchristodoulou4348
    @zackchristodoulou4348 Год назад +8

    This is bloody good, well done lads

    • @RanksFC
      @RanksFC  Год назад +1

      Thank you Zach! Glad you enjoyed

  • @pat00705
    @pat00705 Год назад +5

    such great hosts, they should start a podcast or something

  • @AlexDee33
    @AlexDee33 Год назад +6

    Exceptional, go on the boys!!

    • @RanksFC
      @RanksFC  Год назад +1

      Cheers for the love Alex!

  • @Bjornerockz
    @Bjornerockz Год назад +6

    Yes boys, more of this this stuff!

    • @RanksFC
      @RanksFC  Год назад +1

      Thanks for watching William! We'd love to create more in the future!

    • @tigercap100
      @tigercap100 Год назад

      What if a US team said "we only have players from our area".
      They'd be called racists or bigots

  • @billy_lead
    @billy_lead Год назад +7

    Was gonna do the football twitter thing of replacing the first letter with a W but it doesn't seem entirely appropriate for Ranks FC. Unreal documentary tho.

  • @rujeri
    @rujeri Год назад +1

    Great video. Thanks from Bilbao!!

  • @adaldi_
    @adaldi_ Год назад +1

    Ander Herrera the Manchester United cult hero! We all miss him at United 🔥

  • @TheKermitce
    @TheKermitce Год назад +4

    Way to go guys!!! Waiting for the next Rankscumentary :)

  • @JayCee_SF
    @JayCee_SF Год назад +3

    This is wonderful! Great job!

  • @colecollins2304
    @colecollins2304 Год назад +6

    Awesome video guys! Keep up the good work!

  • @geuregogoa
    @geuregogoa Год назад +3

    Gora Athletic! :)

  • @Benstr99
    @Benstr99 Год назад +5

    This is great guys, been waiting for this one and it was worth it 😅

    • @RanksFC
      @RanksFC  Год назад +1

      Worth the wait! That's what we like to hear!

  • @edjackson3906
    @edjackson3906 Год назад +4

    Fantastic work guys 👏you should be proud of this masterpiece 😊

  • @JohnNellis
    @JohnNellis Год назад +4

    Top content 👏🏼

  • @thedizzydonkey
    @thedizzydonkey Год назад +2

    Very well done to the guys, took their suggestion and listened over my lunch, great material!

    • @RanksFC
      @RanksFC  Год назад

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @transportesmartelo5606
    @transportesmartelo5606 Год назад +12

    🦁🦁UNIQUE IN THE WORLD 🏆🏆BAKARRAK MONDUAN 💪💪

  • @armaan_7
    @armaan_7 Год назад +3

    Amazing video! Please keep on covering more clubs like this around the world.

    • @xebio6
      @xebio6 Год назад +2

      There's no other club like this in elite level football at least

  • @SamTighe
    @SamTighe Год назад +4

    Woop!

  • @TheoVascos
    @TheoVascos Год назад +1

    Thanks !

  • @nielsjunker1487
    @nielsjunker1487 2 месяца назад +1

    Great video I have so much respect of this beautiful club ❤🤍🦁 hope to visit one day fan from Denmark

  • @alejandroalvarezcachero5445
    @alejandroalvarezcachero5445 Год назад +3

    Garazi speaks english very well!!

  • @Nabarniztarra
    @Nabarniztarra Год назад +2

    Thanks. Eskerrik asko. 👌

  • @jaimemartinez1704
    @jaimemartinez1704 Год назад +1

    gracias por tu video

  • @xabierlinazasoro954
    @xabierlinazasoro954 Год назад +2

    Aupa Athletic!!!

  • @alexarrese-igor6890
    @alexarrese-igor6890 Год назад +9

    Bilbao is not the Basque capital, even though is the most populated city. Vitoria/Gasteiz is the capital.

    • @RanksFC
      @RanksFC  Год назад +2

      Yeah we realised too late - meant to say the capital of Biscay 🙈 but here we are, hope you enjoyed the rest of the video!

    • @gontzallekzeit2050
      @gontzallekzeit2050 Год назад +2

      Die Hauptstadt des Baskenlandes ist Pamplona-Iruña.

    • @asiersanz8941
      @asiersanz8941 Год назад +3

      The historic one is Iruña/Pamplona

  • @mo7mdalmutairi
    @mo7mdalmutairi Год назад +3

    TIFO football brought me here

  • @lukeshore1
    @lukeshore1 Год назад +3

    6:28 Did your videographer take an FPV drone to the training ground?! 😆

    • @RanksFC
      @RanksFC  Год назад +2

      Hahaha! The club helpfully provided that footage. Trust us though, our camera man Eden has a drone and absolutely adores using it where possible

    • @lukeshore1
      @lukeshore1 Год назад

      @@RanksFC nah well done to Eden, especially if he handled the edit too. Congrats

  • @jaimegarcia9408
    @jaimegarcia9408 28 дней назад

    8 spanish liga, 25 spanish copa of Rey, 3 spanish super copa, 2 UEFA final , with real Madrid and Barcelona never in the second league, ever in the spanish elite league, and this with only basque player, that not the rest of Spain, no no, only basque, histórical little región of north of Spain with not more 2 million of citicen. Yes, IS a special club, unique in the world

  • @adamthewolf9940
    @adamthewolf9940 8 месяцев назад

    And of course, the biggest rival besides from Madrid, they point the finger and that’s real Sociedad aka basque Derby

  • @zetano6244
    @zetano6244 Год назад

    there’s levels to this

    • @xebio6
      @xebio6 3 месяца назад

      Elaborate please

  • @inigoalonso5706
    @inigoalonso5706 Год назад +1

    CRACK, aúpa ATHLETIC CLUB de BILBAO .😉 AGUR.

  • @JoseAlvarez-dp8fz
    @JoseAlvarez-dp8fz 3 месяца назад

    San Mames es unico

  • @jackbudgen8858
    @jackbudgen8858 Месяц назад

    They said they raise good people within the club. Does that mean if they have a young player whose world class but a bit of a shi9thead off the pitch, they'd let them go?

  • @lexusdav
    @lexusdav Год назад +2

    Sandra ❤️💚🤍

  • @jeffreyfitzgerald4673
    @jeffreyfitzgerald4673 Год назад

    P r o m o S M 🤤

  • @evasordeimpuestos88
    @evasordeimpuestos88 Год назад +1

    Gran club español

  • @madankr9414
    @madankr9414 Год назад +1

    I prefer the story narrated by the narrator. I think you gave too much time for players,fans & coach to talk. I think you should improve the Audio quality of the video. And please make such documentary for each Laliga clubs.

    • @RanksFC
      @RanksFC  Год назад +3

      It's our first foray into this kind of thing, so we'll certainly look to improve on the next. Appreciate the feedback, thank you for watching!

  • @FranciscoGutierrez-sg1xu
    @FranciscoGutierrez-sg1xu Год назад

    YOU SHOULD DO CHIVAS

  • @iriarte1429
    @iriarte1429 Год назад +1

    I recommend you to do a video about Real Sociedad, the best team in the Basque Country 👍

    • @ion_mirena
      @ion_mirena Год назад +9

      Pero como son gente inteligente no han ido ahí a oír milongas

  • @facomori3110
    @facomori3110 Год назад +1

    Hidden Xenophobia.

  • @ziento6977
    @ziento6977 7 месяцев назад +1

    Viva España y Aupa Athletic

  • @rozfly1109
    @rozfly1109 Год назад +1

    Bilbao isn't the capital of Basque Country. Bilbao is the biggest city but the capital is Vitoria-Gasteiz

  • @joseba.martinez.dantza
    @joseba.martinez.dantza Год назад +8

    Bilbao, Euskadi is not Spain, is not France.