Jon Aramburu

Jon Mikel Aramburu Mejías (born 23 July 2002) is a Venezuelan professional footballer who plays as a right-back for La Liga club Real Sociedad and the Venezuela national team.

Early years
Aramburu was a part of Real Sociedad's youth academy in Spain from 2016 to 2017, but due to FIFA regulations had to return to Venezuela. He joined the youth academy of Deportivo La Guaira, and began his senior career with them in 2020 where they won the 2020 Venezuelan Primera División.

Real Unión
On 3 August 2022, he transferred to the Spanish club Real Unión in the Primera Federación for 2+1 seasons.

Real Sociedad
On 1 August 2023, he signed with Real Sociedad B on a 3-year contract.

On 1 November 2023, he made his first team debut at the Copa del Rey against Buñol in a 0−1 away victory.

International career
Born in Venezuela, Aramburu is of Basque descent through his grandparents, and holds dual citizenship with Spain. He played for the Venezuela U17s at the 2019 South American U-17 Championship. He also played for the at the 2022 and 2023 Maurice Revello Tournaments. He made his debut with the senior Venezuela national team in a friendly 0–0 tie over Guatemala on 18 June 2023.

Personal life
Aramburu is of Basque descent and holds the Spanish nationality.

Honours

 * Deportivo La Guaira
 * Venezuelan Primera División: 2020