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How CA Osasuna rejuvenated its youth structure to usher in a new generation of first-team players

How CA Osasuna rejuvenated its youth structure to usher in a new generation of first-team players

THROUGHOUT its 103-year history, CA Osasuna has punched above its weight. Coming from a city, Pamplona, of fewer than 200,000 people and surrounded by huge historical clubs in the Basque Country such as Athletic Club and Real Sociedad, they have had little choice. And given the meagre resources at their disposal, their achievements are admirable.  They have spent 41 seasons in LaLiga Santander and achieved eight top-10 finishes, their best being when they came fourth in 1990/91 and 2005/06. They also had memorable campaigns in knockout competitions, reaching the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup in 2007 and Copa del Rey…
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