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José Eulogio Gárate Ormaechea (born September 20, 1944 in Sarandí, Buenos Aires) was a Spanish footballer. Although born in Argentina, but qualified as Spanish due to being brought up in Eibar.
He began his career in the small Basque side, Indachu, where he was quickly spotted and signed by Atlético de Madrid. On his arrival, the team had just won the league and he had a quick education playing alongside players such as Luis Aragonés, Adelardo, Irureta, Collar, and Ufarte.
This team went from strength to strength, becoming one of the greatest and most successful Atlético sides, especially of recent years. He played 241 games, scoring 109 goals.
With the Spanish national side, he debuted on October 22, 1967, against Czechoslovakia. His final game was on April 17, 1975 against Romania. Unfortunately, this period was a low-point for Spanish football, and the national team failed to qualify for either of the European Championships or World Cups in his time. This meant that his talents were not seen on as wide a stage as they might. He only played 18 times for the national side, in which he scored 5 goals.
Honours with Atlético de Madrid
- Three times maximum scorer in the Spanish Primera División, 1968, 69 and 70 with 14, 16 and 17 goals respectively.
- Three league wins in 1969/70, 72/73 and 76/77.
- Two Copa del Rey trophies in 1972 and 76.
- Intercontinental Cup in 1975.