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Telmo Zarra (1921–2006) was a Basque footballer who played as a striker for Athletic Club Bilbao from 1940 to 1955, spending his entire professional career at the club. He won the Pichichi Trophy as the top scorer in La Liga on six occasions and scored over 250 goals for Athletic Bilbao. Zarra held the record for most goals scored by a player for the Spain national team for over 50 years until David Villa surpassed his total in 2011.
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Which football club did Telmo Zarra play for?
Telmo Zarra spent his entire professional career playing as a striker for Athletic Club Bilbao from 1940 to 1955. He is widely considered one of the greatest players in the history of the Basque club.
What scoring records did Telmo Zarra hold in La Liga?
Zarra won the Pichichi Trophy as the top scorer in La Liga on six separate occasions. For decades, he held the record for the most goals scored in the Spanish top flight, a milestone eventually surpassed by Lionel Messi.
How many goals did Zarra score for Athletic Bilbao?
He scored over 250 official goals for Athletic Club Bilbao across all competitions. His incredible scoring rate made him a legendary figure in Spanish football during the 1940s and 1950s.
Did Telmo Zarra win any major international trophies with Spain?
Yes, Zarra was a crucial part of the Spanish national team that won the 1950 World Cup qualification group, famously scoring the winning goal against England in that tournament. The 1950 World Cup held in Brazil remains one of Spain's most celebrated early international achievements.
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