Mikel Rico
Born: November 4, 1984 (age 39)
Height: 6' 0" (183cm)
Weight: 11st 7lb (73kg)
Hometown: Barakaldo, Spain
Nationality:
Spanish
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Position: Midfielder
Team: Cartagena
![Mikel Rico Mikel Rico](https://b.smimg.net/df11/1502244.png)
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Career History | ||
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Senior | 2010-2013 | Granada |
2013-2019 | Athletic Bilbao | |
2019-2022 | Huesca | |
2022- | Cartagena |
Sports Mole has 84 articles about Mikel Rico. Articles 1 to 40:
![Huesca's Javi Galan celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates in February 2021 Huesca's Javi Galan celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates in February 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/21/06/huerma.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
How Huesca could line up against Barcelona
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Huesca could line up in Monday's La Liga clash with Barcelona.
Mar 13, 10:58
![Real Madrid's Raphael Varane scores their first goal on February 6, 2021 Real Madrid's Raphael Varane scores their first goal on February 6, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Real Madrid come from behind to edge past Huesca
Defender Raphael Varane scored both of Los Blancos' goals, who fell behind against Huesca.
Feb 6, 17:50
![Real Valladolid manager Sergio Gonzalez pictured on January 2020 Real Valladolid manager Sergio Gonzalez pictured on January 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Real Valladolid vs. Huesca - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's La Liga clash between Real Valladolid and Huesca, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 27, 15:28
![Ousmane Dembele celebrates scoring for Barcelona against Eibar in La Liga on December 29, 2020 Ousmane Dembele celebrates scoring for Barcelona against Eibar in La Liga on December 29, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Huesca vs. Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Huesca and Barcelona, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 1, 17:19
![Huesca manager Michel pictured in October 2020 Huesca manager Michel pictured in October 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Athletic Bilbao vs. Huesca - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's La Liga clash between Athletic Bilbao and Huesca, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 16, 10:47
![Sevilla defender Jules Kounde pictured in September 2020 Sevilla defender Jules Kounde pictured in September 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Huesca vs. Sevilla - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Huesca and Sevilla, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 26, 12:12
![Huesca boss Michel pictured while in charge of Rayo Vallecano in March 2019 Huesca boss Michel pictured while in charge of Rayo Vallecano in March 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Huesca vs. Eibar - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Huesca and Eibar, including team news and predicted lineups.
Nov 5, 14:01
![Real Madrid players celebrate scoring against Barcelona in El Clasico on October 24, 2020 Real Madrid players celebrate scoring against Barcelona in El Clasico on October 24, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Real Madrid vs. Huesca - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Huesca, including team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 29, 15:10
![Real Sociedad midfielder David Silva in action against Real Madrid in La Liga on September 20, 2020 Real Sociedad midfielder David Silva in action against Real Madrid in La Liga on September 20, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Real Sociedad vs. Huesca - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Real Sociedad and Huesca, including team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 23, 17:27
![Javi Gracia in charge of Watford on February 2, 2019 Javi Gracia in charge of Watford on February 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Valencia vs. Huesca - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Valencia and Huesca, including team news and predicted lineups.
Sep 24, 12:49
![Malcom is congratulated by Barcelona teammate Arthur after equalising against Real Madrid on February 6, 2019 Malcom is congratulated by Barcelona teammate Arthur after equalising against Real Madrid on February 6, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Athletic Bilbao vs. Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Barcelona's trip to Athletic Bilbao in La Liga.
Feb 8, 14:50
![Gareth Bale celebrates scoring for Real Madrid on August 19, 2018 Gareth Bale celebrates scoring for Real Madrid on August 19, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Athletic Bilbao, Real Madrid share the spoils
Isco cancels out a first-half Iker Muniain effort as Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao play out a 1-1 draw in Saturday night's La Liga clash at San Mames.
Sep 15, 21:38
![Barcelona's Paco Alcacer challenges Ruben Vezo of Granada during the La Liga clash at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016 Barcelona's Paco Alcacer challenges Ruben Vezo of Granada during the La Liga clash at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Paco Alcacer handed rare league start for visit of Athletic Bilbao
Paco Alcacer takes over from the suspended Luis Suarez for Barcelona's home league match against Athletic Bilbao.
Mar 18, 14:14
![A frustrated Cristiano Ronaldo kicks the post during the Champions League group game between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017 A frustrated Cristiano Ronaldo kicks the post during the Champions League group game between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Real Madrid held to goalless draw by Athletic Bilbao
Real Madrid play out a goalless draw with lowly Athletic Bilbao at San Mames to see the gap on league leaders Barcelona stand at eight points.
Dec 2, 21:37
![Sergio Ramos embraces Cristiano Ronaldo during the Champions League game between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid on September 26, 2017 Sergio Ramos embraces Cristiano Ronaldo during the Champions League game between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid on September 26, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Sergio Ramos returns for Real Madrid
Sergio Ramos returns to the fold for Real Madrid's trip to Athletic Bilbao.
Dec 2, 18:52
![A hooded Jurgen Klopp looking shifty during the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Liverpool on April 16, 2017 A hooded Jurgen Klopp looking shifty during the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Liverpool on April 16, 2017](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Liverpool overcome Athletic Bilbao in Dublin
Liverpool end their pre-season preparations with a 3-1 win over Athletic Bilbao at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Aug 5, 19:10
![Neymar of Barcelona in action during his side's Champions League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016 Neymar of Barcelona in action during his side's Champions League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Luis Enrique opts for strong Barcelona XI in Athletic Bilbao clash
Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique opts for a strong starting XI ahead of Thursday night's Copa del Rey last-16 first leg at Athletic Bilbao.
Jan 5, 19:37
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Athletic Bilbao vs. Sevilla
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League quarter-final first leg between Athletic Bilbao and Sevilla at San Mames.
Apr 6, 14:25
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Holders Barcelona make Copa del Rey semi-finals
Holders Barcelona advance into the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey courtesy of a 5-2 aggregate win over Basque side Athletic Bilbao.
Jan 27, 22:22
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Eibar vs. Athletic Bilbao
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Eibar and Athletic Bilbao.
Aug 28, 17:19
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Athletic Bilbao reach Europa League group stages after sneaking past Zilina
Athletic Bilbao reach the Europa League group stages after securing a 1-0 win over Zilina, and 3-3 away-goal win on aggregate, in their playoff round second leg.
Aug 27, 21:40
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Four changes for Athletic Bilbao as they look to overturn Zilina deficit
Athletic Bilbao make four changes ahead of their Europa League playoff second-leg clash against Zilina.
Aug 27, 19:35
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Barcelona vs. Athletic Bilbao
Sports Mole previews Barcelona's second-leg Spanish Cup meeting with Athletic Bilbao at Camp Nou as the Catalans look to overturn a 4-0 first-leg defeat.
Aug 17, 11:09
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Athletic Bilbao vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup between Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona, which takes place at San Mames on Friday.
Aug 12, 17:55
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Report: Mikel Rico, Ander Iturraspe to miss Spanish Super Cup
Athletic Bilbao have injury concerns over Mikel Rico, Ander Iturraspe and Inaki Williams ahead of Friday's Spanish Super Cup first leg against Barcelona.
Aug 10, 18:45
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Match Analysis: Athletic Bilbao 1-3 Barcelona
Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes of action as Barcelona win the 2015 Copa del Rey with a 3-1 win over Athletic Bilbao.
May 30, 23:02
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Atletico Madrid vs. Athletic Bilbao
Sports Mole previews the La Liga clash between Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao at the Vicente Calderon Stadium.
Apr 30, 22:37
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Mikel Rico wary of Cordoba
Athletic Bilbao midfielder Mikel Rico warns his side of the dangers of Cordoba ahead of Friday's La Liga clash between the two teams.
Apr 22, 18:00
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sevilla too strong for Athletic Bilbao
Sevilla score twice in the first half to set up a 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in La Liga.
Apr 4, 16:53
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sports Mole's La Liga Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out its 11 star performers from what was another enthralling weekend of La Liga action.
Mar 23, 18:06
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Athletic Bilbao strike early in La Liga victory
Athletic Bilbao defeat Almeria 2-1 in La Liga thanks to first-half goals from Xabier Etxeita and Mikel Rico.
Mar 21, 22:51
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Live Commentary: Athletic Bilbao 2-1 Almeria - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of Athletic Bilbao's 2-1 La Liga victory over Almeria at San Mames.
Mar 21, 20:52
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sports Mole's La Liga Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out its 11 star performers from another weekend of enthralling La Liga action.
Mar 10, 15:56
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Match Analysis: Athletic Bilbao 1-0 Real Madrid
Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes of action as Athletic Bilbao beat Real Madrid 1-0 at San Mames.
Mar 7, 19:30
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Real Madrid fall to Athletic Bilbao defeat
A first-half goal from Aritz Aduriz is enough to earn Athletic Bilbao a 1-0 victory against La Liga leaders Real Madrid.
Mar 7, 18:50
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Half-Time Report: Athletic Bilbao lead through Aritz Aduriz header
A header from Aritz Aduriz gives Athletic Bilbao a 1-0 half-time lead over La Liga leaders Real Madrid.
Mar 7, 17:48
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Live Commentary: Eibar 0-1 Athletic Bilbao - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of La Liga's Basque derby as Eibar lose 1-0 at home to Athletic Bilbao at the Municipal de Ipurua.
Mar 1, 15:30
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Player Ratings: Athletic Bilbao 2-5 Barcelona
Sports Mole takes a closer look at how each individual player performed during Barcelona's 5-2 La Liga win over Athletic Bilbao.
Feb 8, 22:55
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Match Analysis: Athletic Bilbao 2-5 Barcelona
Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes of action as Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 5-2 in La Liga.
Feb 8, 22:20
![A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Barcelona put five past Athletic Bilbao to close the gap on Real Madrid
Barcelona close the gap on Real Madrid at the top of La Liga following a resounding 5-2 victory away at Athletic Bilbao.
Feb 8, 21:53