Villava/Atarrabia is best known in football circles as the birthplace of Mikel San José, but the city has produced 6 documented association football players in total. Other notable players include Eneko Satrústegui, Pedro María Egaña, Xabier Irurita and Miguel Mendioroz. Among them are 5 male and 1 female players. Birth years range from 1933 to 2002.
