Junior Bita
Spanish footballer (born 2005)
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Wibuala Junior Bita Bueto (born 8 June 2005) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder for Croatian Second League club Kustošija. Born to Equatoguinean parents exiled in Ivory Coast, he is a naturalised citizen of Spain.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Wibuala Junior Bita Bueto | ||
| Date of birth | 8 June 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Adzopé, Ivory Coast | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Kustošija | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Santutxu | |||
| 2015–2022 | Athletic Bilbao | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022–2023 | Basconia | 20 | (1) |
| 2023–2025 | Bilbao Athletic | 25 | (0) |
| 2025– | Kustošija | 5 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 4 October 2025 | |||
Early life
Bita was born in Adzopé, Ivory Coast, where his Equatoguinean Bubi parents were exiled due to the persecution suffered by his father (who had participated in the 1998 Bubi revolt). In 2006, following the orders of Teodoro Obiang, his father was killed. After that, his mother left with him and his three siblings and ended up settling in Bilbao, Spain in 2007.[1][2] He joined the youth academy of Spanish La Liga side Athletic Bilbao at the age of ten.
Career
Bita started his senior career with Athletic's farm team, CD Basconia. On 10 September 2022, he debuted in a 2–1 win over CD Aurrerá de Vitoria. He scored his first goal two months later during a 4–2 win over Club San Ignacio. In early 2023 he began playing for the reserve team Bilbao Athletic and was promoted formally ahead of the 2023–24 season.
Style of play
Bita mainly operates as a midfielder. He is known for his strength and aggression.[4]
Personal life
Bita is a supporter of Athletic Bilbao. His appearance and playing style has drawn comparisons with Aurélien Tchouaméni.[5]
Honours
Bilbao Athletic
- Segunda Federación (Group 2): 2023–24[6]
