 From his third season – where Real won the La Liga title – onwards he was a defensive stalwart until the 1991–92 campaign, with 31 games as his minimum output, often being partnered by Agustín Gajate who also only played for one professional club.Górriz retired in June 1993 having appeared in 461 top-flight matches (599 overall, club best), his last year also being the old Atotxa Stadium's last.Górriz earned 12 caps with the Spain national team, during slightly less than two years.