Markel Bergara Larranaga is a Spanish footballer who plays for Real Sociedad in La Liga. His profile is that of a defensive midfielder. A Real Sociedad youth graduate, Bergara started his professional career on loan, having season-long spells in the second division, with SD Eibar and UD Vecindario; both ended in relegation. On 4 September 2007, he made his first-team debut for Real, appearing in a 0â1 away defeat against UD Las Palmas for the season's Spanish Cup. Bergara played in 19 games in 2009â10 as the Basque returned to La Liga after a three-year absence, as champions. He made his debut in the competition on 13 September 2010 in a 2â2 away draw against UD AlmerÃa and finished the campaign with exactly the same number of appearances as the club retained its division status, albeit in 491 more minutes of play.
