The story of Gorri, whose nickname comes from a friend who compared him to a sparrow for his agility on the field, began at an early age in El Zapillo, his hometown. Although football was not his first passion, a cousin introduced him to the sport at 12 years old, thus starting a path that would lead him to wear his city's jersey.

A significant moment in his youth was the gift of Kelme boots from Paco Luna, an Almería legend and close friend. This gesture occurred on his tenth birthday, at the Pizza Turbo pizzeria, and symbolized Gorri's early connection with the club and its figures.

His journey continued at Los Molinos, where he played two years in the cadet category under Manolo Domínguez, achieving promotion to the División de Honor Juvenil. Subsequently, Paquitico, whom Gorri remembers fondly, was instrumental in his arrival at the UDA reserve team, coached by Pepe Morales, who positioned him as a pivot and significantly contributed to his development.

The leap to the first team came with Paco Flores, who valued the youth academy and gave opportunities to young talents. Gorri and Ricardo Molina were the only reserve players to travel to the preseason in Holland, a crucial step in his career. He also highlighted the figure of Alfonso García, the club president, who was involved in training sessions and confided his desire to sign Jonathan Soriano, which he eventually achieved.

Despite his promising career, a knee injury limited his progress. After his time with the red and whites, he signed for Poli Ejido and later for Comarca de Níjar, where economic problems and the crisis complicated his situation. Openly, Gorri confesses that leaving football was not difficult, although he regrets not having taken better care of himself. The idea of becoming a coach never appealed to him, as he believes it is a vocation that requires total dedication, like that of Francisco.