Athletic Bilbao is in mourning. Carmelo Cedrún, one of the most important goalkeepers in the club's history, passed away on Monday at the age of 95.

Who was Carmelo Cedrún?

Cedrún defended the San Mamés goal for 14 seasons, winning one league title and three cups.

He was also an international with the Spanish national team and left an indelible legacy at the Bilbao club.

Fourteen seasons defending San Mamés

Born in Amorebieta, Carmelo Cedrún made his debut with Athletic on April 15, 1951, in a match against Sevilla FC at San Mamés.

That day marked the beginning of a career that saw him play 404 official games with the red and white shirt, a figure that still keeps him among the most important players in the club's history.

A record that lasted over six decades

Beyond the titles, Carmelo Cedrún left records that lasted for decades.

Between 1952 and 1957, he played 132 consecutive league games defending the Athletic goal, a historic club record that no one was able to beat until 2019, when Iñaki Williams set a new mark.

Athletic Bilbao bids farewell to one of its great legends

The news has caused a deep shock in the red and white environment.

The Athletic Club is in mourning and remembers Carmelo Cedrún as one of the pillars of the team that dominated Spanish football in the 1950s.