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 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2023 | Basconia | 20 | (1) |
| 2023– | Athletic Bilbao | 0 | (0) |
| 2023– | → Bilbao Athletic (loan) | 23 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life edit
Bita 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 edit
Bita started his career with Spanish side CD Basconia. On 10 September 2022, he debuted for the club during a 2–1 win over CD Aurrerá de Vitoria. On 6 November 2022, he scored his first goal for the club during a 4–2 win over Club San Ignacio. In 2023, he signed for Spanish La Liga side Athletic Bilbao.
Style of play edit
Bita mainly operates as a midfielder. He is known for his strength and aggression.[3]
Personal life edit
Bita is a supporter of Spanish La Liga side Athletic Bilbao.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Junior Bita, apuesta de Lezama para rejuvenecer el centro del campo". naiz.eus.
- ^ "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, nueva perla del Athletic: le llaman Tchouaméni pero se siente euskaldun". relevo.com.
External links edit
- Junior Bita at BDFutbol
- Junior Bita at FootballDatabase.eu
- Junior Bita on Instagram
- Junior Bita at Soccerway
- Junior Bita on Twitter
- Junior Bita at WorldFootball.net
