Real Sociedad Born in
San Sebastián,
Gipuzkoa,
Basque Country, Zubimendi joined
Real Sociedad's youth setup in 2011. He had also played for
Antiguoko in the Donosti Cup between 2006 and 2013. He made his senior debut with
Real Sociedad C on 27 August 2016, playing the last seven minutes in a 0–0
Tercera División home draw against
Durango. On 25 July 2018, Zubimendi renewed his contract until 2022, and was definitely promoted to
the reserves in
Segunda División B. The following 28 April, he made his first team – and
La Liga – debut, coming on as a late
substitute for
Rubén Pardo in a 2–1 home win over
Getafe. On 24 July 2020, he renewed his contract with the
Txuri-urdin until 2025, being definitively promoted to the main squad. On 24 February 2022, Zubimendi scored his first goal in European competitions in a 3–1 home defeat against
RB Leipzig during the
Europa League knockout round play-offs. A month later, on 13 March, he scored his first La Liga goal in a 1–0 victory over
Alavés. In October, he extended his contract with the club until 2027. On 20 September 2023, he made his
Champions League debut in a 1–1 draw against
Inter Milan.
Arsenal On 6 July 2025, Zubimendi signed for
Arsenal on a long-term contract in a deal reportedly worth around €65m (£55.8m). On 17 August, he made his debut for the club in a 1–0 win against
Manchester United in the league. On 13 September, he netted his first goals by scoring a brace in a 3–0 victory over
Nottingham Forest. His first goal in that game would go on to win the
Premier League Goal of the Month award for September 2025. For his performances in September, Zubimendi was nominated for the
Premier League Player of the Month award. On 7 February 2026, Zubimendi scored his sixth Arsenal goal against
Sunderland. ==International career==