Zumarraga is best known in football circles as the birthplace of Mikel Balenziaga, but the city has produced 9 documented association football players in total. Other notable players include Daniel García Carrillo, Antonio Juantegui, Elene Lete and Nerea Gabirondo. Among them are 7 male and 2 female players. Documented players span more than 104 years, from 1898 to 2002.
