Txus Vizcay Scouting Report: The Navarrese 1.86m Striker Called Up After Guruzeta’s Injury
Txus Vizcay
Quick Answer
Txus Vizcay is a 20-year-old, 186cm striker from Huarte in Navarre. He joined Lezama from Oberena in 2021 and, short of minutes at Bilbao Athletic, went on loan to Arenas Club in January 2026, where he scored six goals in the second half of the season, including a second-half hat-trick against Avilés. Back at Bilbao Athletic in 2026-27, he has reportedly reached four goals. When Gorka Guruzeta was diagnosed with a torn ACL in his left knee on 19 October 2026, Vizcay was called into the first-team squad for the 21 October trip to Levante. We read him as a classic target man: aerial power, the ability to pin centre-backs and create space. His first-team minutes could not be verified for this report, so we have not listed any. Our verdict: monitor.
Player Profile
| Full name | Jesús Vizcay Hurtado (club-site registration; known as Txus) |
| Age | 20 |
| Place of birth | Huarte (Navarre) |
| Nationality | Spain |
| Height | 186 cm |
| Foot | ⚠ No verifiable data found; not listed |
| Main position | Striker (target man) |
| Club | Athletic Club — plays for Bilbao Athletic, called up to the first-team squad from October 2026 |
| Contract expiry | ⚠ No verifiable date found; not listed |
| Market value | ⚠ No reliable estimate found; not listed |
| Route to the club | Oberena (Navarre) → Lezama (2021) |
Career Path
| Period | Team | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Oberena → Athletic Club academy | Moved from Navarre to Lezama |
| 2021-2026 | Athletic academy and Bilbao Athletic | Did not find enough minutes at Bilbao Athletic |
| Jan-May 2026 | Arenas Club (loan) | Coach Óscar Sampayo; 6 goals and 12 direct goal contributions in the second half of the season |
| 2026-27 | Bilbao Athletic (Primera Federación) | Reportedly 4 goals this season |
| 21 Oct 2026 | Athletic Club first-team squad | Called up for the Levante trip after Guruzeta’s injury |
Season Statistics
| 2025-26 — Arenas Club (loan, second half) | |
| Goals | 6 |
| Direct goal contributions | 12 (goals + assists, press count) |
| Notable games | Second-half hat-trick against Avilés; header from a corner in the 1-2 against Arenteiro |
| 2026-27 — Bilbao Athletic | |
| Goals | 4 (press, October 2026) |
Data note: figures come from the sports press; appearance and minute counts could not be verified and are not listed, so per-90 rates were not calculated. Whether he has played for the first team could not be confirmed by an independent match report at the time of writing.
Who is he? From Huarte to Lezama
Txus Vizcay was born in Huarte, right next to Pamplona, and came through Oberena in Navarre before moving to Athletic’s Lezama academy in 2021. The Basque club keeps recruiting Navarrese players, and Vizcay belongs to the generation looking at the first team via Bilbao Athletic.
He initially struggled for minutes with the reserves. In January 2026 he was loaned to Arenas Club and, under Óscar Sampayo, scored six goals in the second half of the season. The most talked-about moment was a second-half hat-trick against Avilés, and he also scored a header from a corner in the 1-2 against Arenteiro. He only missed the derby against Bilbao Athletic, through suspension.
October 2026: the Guruzeta gap
On 19 October 2026 Athletic confirmed that Gorka Guruzeta had a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, leaving the club without that striker for the season. The next day, Vizcay was called up from Bilbao Athletic for the 21 October trip to Levante. The press framed him directly as a centre-forward to fill Guruzeta’s gap.
Terzić also has Maroan Sannadi, Iñaki Williams and Nico Williams available, so calling Vizcay a starting candidate would be unrealistic; the realistic role is a complementary target-man option in the squad.
Position and role
Vizcay looks like a classic number nine: a reference point inside the box, weight in aerial duels, and a frame that pins centre-backs and opens space. At 186cm he offers more aerial presence than Athletic’s other forwards, giving the side a complementary option for stretching the opposition’s line and creating room for the wingers.
Playing style: with and without the ball
Off the ball, his main weapons are movement inside the area and heading. The Arenas header and hat-trick suggest variety in finishing. We have no detailed data on his link-up play with the ball, so we have been cautious when scoring passing quality and first touch.
Competition and pathway
Athletic’s forward line has narrowed after Guruzeta’s injury. In the short term, Vizcay’s goal is a regular place in the first-team squad; in the medium term, to keep scoring in Primera Federación. Athletic habitually develop youngsters in Primera Federación and, if needed, on loan; the Arenas spell is part of that route.
Physical file
Our sources record no injury history. The 186cm frame and aerial power are assets, but the back-and-forth between first team and reserves should be watched for load management.
From a Süper Lig angle
This is not a Süper Lig transfer file today. Given the Basque policy, Athletic are not expected to sell a young striker at this level. The target-man profile could find a place in Turkey, but only in a future loan or sale scenario.
Related files
GegenSports has reports on Athletic teammates Maroan Sannadi, Gorka Guruzeta, Robert Navarro and Nico Serrano.
Strengths
- Aerial power — 186cm frame and heading: a header from a corner at Arenas.
- Movement inside the box — A hat-trick and multi-goal games show variety in finishing.
- Target-man role — Can pin centre-backs and open space, complementing the wingers.
- Goal rate — Six goals in the second half at Arenas, four with the reserves.
Areas to Develop and Risks
- First-team minutes — His first-team minutes could not be verified in this report.
- Link-up play — Not enough data on his play with the ball.
- Heavy competition — Hard to find room alongside Sannadi, Iñaki and Nico Williams.
- Unclear data — Contract expiry, market value and stronger foot are not established.
Cost Scenarios
| Scenario | Likely shape | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Athletic’s Basque policy and the player’s profile make a sale unlikely | Unrealistic — no transfer scenario today |
| Loan (later) | Athletic habitually loan out their youngsters | Medium term — a Segunda or Primera Federación loan |
| Monitoring | Bilbao Athletic matches and first-team squads | Recommended — free, steady data collection |
GegenSports Scouting Scores (/100)
| Technical quality | 60 |
| Tactical understanding | 60 |
| Physical capacity | 72 |
| Decision-making | 58 |
| Defensive contribution | 55 |
| Attacking contribution | 66 |
| Mental resilience | 62 |
| Adaptation odds | 60 |
| Development potential | 68 |
| Value for money | — |
| Overall | 63 / 100 |
These scores are GegenSports’ editorial assessment and were not taken from any outside platform. They are kept cautious because the data is limited. Value for money was not scored as there is no sale scenario.
Comparable Profiles
| Comparison | Why similar | Key difference |
|---|---|---|
| Maroan Sannadi (Athletic) | Reference striker at the same club | Sannadi is more experienced and a box reference; Vizcay is younger and with the reserves |
| Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic) | Same club, target-man role | Guruzeta is proven in the first team; Vizcay is still at reserve level |
Sporting Director Note
| Purpose of tracking | Striker depth during Guruzeta’s long absence and tracking a young target man |
| Squad role | Main striker at Bilbao Athletic, squad complement in the first team |
| Main risk | Uncertain first-team minutes, lack of data on link-up play, heavy competition up front |
| Main opportunity | Guruzeta’s absence opens room in the first-team squad; if the goals keep coming, minutes could follow |
| Scouting verdict | MONITOR. Track his goal rate at Bilbao Athletic and any first-team minutes. If a loan comes up at the end of the season, the file is reopened. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Txus Vizcay?
A 20-year-old, 186cm striker from Huarte in Navarre who joined Athletic’s Lezama academy from Oberena in 2021.
How many goals did he score at Arenas?
Six in the second half of the 2025-26 season on loan from January 2026, including a hat-trick against Avilés.
Why was he called up to the first team?
After Gorka Guruzeta was diagnosed with a torn ACL in his left knee, he was added to the squad for the 21 October 2026 trip to Levante.
What position does he play?
Striker, as a target man.
Sources and Data Note
This report was prepared from the Spanish sports press (El GolDigital) and the club’s official sources. Data that could not be verified is not included. Tactical comments and scores are GegenSports’ own scouting analysis; no other scouting site’s text has been translated or paraphrased.
- El GolDigital — Vizcay’s call-up for Levante and Guruzeta’s injury (20 October 2026)
- El GolDigital — Vizcay’s loan at Arenas, height and goal record
- Athletic Club official site — player record (Jesús Vizcay Hurtado)
Last updated: 28 October 2026
