Iker Muñoz Explained

Iker Muñoz Cameros (born 5 November 2002) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for La Liga club Osasuna.

Club career

Born in Villafranca, Navarre, Muñoz joined CA Osasuna's youth setup in 2018, from CD Oberena.^[1] On 9 April of the following year, he renewed his contract until 2021.^[2]

Muñoz made his senior debut with the reserves on 30 November 2019, coming on as a late substitute for goalscorer Aimar Oroz in a 3–1 Segunda División B home win over Deportivo Alavés B.^[3] Definitely promoted to the B-side ahead of the 2021–22 season, he scored his first goal on 16 October 2021, netting the B's second in a 2–2 home draw against Racing Rioja CF.^[4]

On 30 December 2022, Muñoz further extended his link until 2025.^[5] He made his first team – and La Liga – debut the following 12 February, replacing Lucas Torró in a 0–0 away draw against Real Valladolid.^{[6] [7]}

Muñoz scored his first professional goal on 17 September 2023, netting the equalizer in a 3–2 away loss to Getafe CF.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Dos cadetes que han estado a prueba con el Athletic ficharán por Osasuna. Two cadets who were on trial with Athletic will sign for Osasuna. La Cantera de Lezama. es. 22 May 2018. 19 August 2023.
2. Web site: Osasuna renueva a Iker Muñoz hasta el 2021. Osasuna renew Iker Muñoz until 2021. CA Osasuna. es. 9 April 2019. 13 February 2023.
3. Web site: Osasuna Promesas continúa intratable en Tajonar y doblega al Alavés B (3–1). Osasuna Promesas remain unstoppable at Tajonar and double Alavés B (3–1). CA Osasuna. es. 30 November 2019. 13 February 2023.
4. Web site: Osasuna Promesas se repartió los puntos con el Racing Rioja en la pelea por el liderato (2–2). Osasuna Promesas shared points with Racing Rioja in the fight for leadership (2–2). CA Osasuna. es. 16 October 2021. 13 February 2023.
5. Web site: Osasuna renueva a ocho futbolistas del Promesas. Osasuna renew with eight footballers from Promesas. CA Osasuna. es. 30 December 2022. 13 February 2023.
6. Web site: Osasuna frena la racha de un buen Valladolid. Osasuna stop the good form of a good Valladolid. Marca. es. 12 February 2023. 13 February 2023.
7. Web site: Iker Muñoz se sube al barco. Iker Muñoz joins the boat. Noticias de Navarra. es. 12 February 2023. 13 February 2023.