Has spent much of his career with home-town side Racing Santander. Had a brief spell with second division side Badajoz but returned to Santander last season.

With a plethora of Spanish forwards available to coach Jose Antonio Camacho, Munitis has struggled to establish himself in the national side.

Made his international debut in the 9-0 demolition of Austria in the Euro 2000 qualifiers.

Scored his first goal against Poland in a friendly and made three substitute appearances in qualifying for Euro 2000.