In which decade did Valverde start his professional playing career?
1980s
1970s
1990s
2000s
Answer
Ernesto Valverde began his professional playing career in the 1980s. He was a midfielder and played for a number of teams in Spain, including Real Zaragoza, Athletic Bilbao, and Espanyol. He also played for the Spanish national team. He retired from playing in 1997.
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