Rubén Beloki


Rubén Beloki Irribarren is a Basque pelota defensive player, often considered one of the best in the history of the sport. He was born in Burlada on 8 August 1974.
His brother Alberto Beloki is also a professional pelotari known as Beloki II.

Professional career

Beloki won The Championship of Spain in 1991 and 1992, and a golden medal on 1992 Summer Olympics demonstration, four Hand-pelota 1st championships, turning in the youngest player to win a txapela at the age of 20. The doubles championships of 1996 and 2003, and a total of 5 subchampionships in the same category.

Hand-pelota (1st)

YearChampionSubchampionScoreboardFronton
1995BelokiErradonea22-15Atano III
1998BelokiEugi22-13Atano III
1999BelokiArretxe22-09Atano III
2001EugiBeloki22-13Atano III
2001BelokiEugi22-08Atano III
2002BarriolaBeloki22-03Atano III

Doubles-Pelota

Hand-pelota (2nd)

YearChampionSubchampionScoreboardFronton
1993BelokiIrazola22-10Anoeta

Personal life

Rubén Beloki lived in Burlada until 29. After his marriage he moved to Gorraiz, where he lives with his wife and three children.
A square and a fronton in the town are named after him.