Ugh. The "Swiss army knife" is quite a boring metaphor. Not because of the name but the reference. Usefulness and adaptability are never inspiring, but they are necessary. When they're there it's calm. When they're not it's dire. And that could not be truer in the case of Gorka Elustondo. A midfielder by trade, his natural position is protecting the defense with surprising physique and passing range. The Gipuzkoa native rose through the ranks of Real Sociedad's, and made his B-team, and Segunda B, debut at the age of 18 during the 2005-06 season. He immediately became an undisputed starter, and within a season was knocking on the doors of the first team. He would make his La Liga debut in December 2006 in a goalless away draw against Celta de Vigo. A further five appearances in his first professional season would follow, but nevertheless the Basque club met top division relegation for the first time in 40 years. But sporting disappointment isn't ...