Zarra signed for Athletic after playing one season for Erandio. He became a prolific goalscorer in his 15 seasons at the club, winning the Pichichi Trophy as the highest scorer in La Liga on six occasions. During his career, Zarra scored a total of 251 league goals, a Spanish record that lasted nearly six decades before being broken by Lionel Messi. His 81 goals in the Copa del Rey remain a record.
zarra signed for athletic after playing one season for erandio he became a prolific goalscorer in his 15 seasons at the club winning the pichichi trophy as the highest scorer in la liga on six occasions during his career zarra scored a total of 251 league goals a spanish record that lasted nearly six decades before being broken by lionel messi his 81 goals in the copa del rey remain a record