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Everything you need to know about Spain and Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya, including his recent engagement and club and national team career.
Who is David Raya?
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David Raya is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.
Raya started his youth career in his native Spain before moving to England to join Blackburn Rovers in 2012. He made his senior debut with them in April 2015 after spending most of 2014-15 on loan at Southport.
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In July 2019, he transferred to Brentford for a reported fee of £3 million ($3.9m), where he quickly established himself as the first-choice goalkeeper.
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His impressive performances for the Bees, including helping them gain promotion to the Premier League, earned him a move to Arsenal in 2024 after spending the 2023-24 season on loan at the North London club.
Raya never received an international call-up to any of Spain's youth teams before an invite to the senior group in March 2022.
He made his debut for La Furia Roja in a friendly match against Albania in March of the same year and was part of the squad that won the UEFA Nations League title in June 2023 and the European Championship a year later at England's expense.
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Known for his excellent shot-stopping abilities and composure on the ball, Raya is considered one of Spain's best goalkeepers.
Where is David Raya from?
David Raya was born in Barcelona, Spain, and grew up in Palleja, a municipality in the comarca of the Baix Llobregat in Catalonia.
Despite his Catalonia roots, Raya is a Real Madrid supporter, who idolised retired Los Blancos shot-stopper Iker Casillas.
How old is David Raya? (David Raya Age)
David Raya was born on September 15, 1995. He is 29 years old as of October 2024.
David Raya Height
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David Raya is 6 feet tall, meaning he stands at 1.83 metres. While not the tallest goalkeeper, the timing of his leap, combined with his agility and reflexes make him a formidable presence in front of the net.
When did David Raya join Arsenal?
David Raya initially joined Arsenal on a season-long loan from Brentford on August 15, 2023.
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The £3 million loan deal included an option to buy and the North London club completed the £27m signing of the Spanish goalkeeper on July 4, 2024.
“After a year on loan as a Gunner, I can finally say that I'm an Arsenal player for the coming years,” said Raya in July. “I'm excited to see what the future holds but always living in and enjoying the present.
“It's a dream come true to be here and I want to thank you for all the support you have already given me throughout the last year.”
David Raya Arsenal Contract
The specifics of David Raya’s Arsenal contract are still unknown, although the club revealed he signed a long-term deal, typically suggesting four or five years.
Several reports believe the Spanish shot-stopper earns £85,000 or £ 100,000 per week, an improvement on £25,000 weekly at Brentford.
David Raya vs Ramsdale
The David Raya vs Aaron Ramsdale debate was a hot topic among Arsenal fans after Raya arrived at the Emirates on loan in August 2023 before ultimately displacing the Englishman, who departed for Southampton in the summer of 2024.
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While Ramsdale impressed with his excellent shot-stopping, his erratic distribution and intermittent losses of focus led to criticism.
Despite Raya's challenging start in North London, the Spanish goalkeeper's decision-making, shot-stopping ability and composure in possession have justified Mikel Arteta's decision to bring the Spain international to the club.
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David Raya Market Value
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According to Transfermarkt, David Raya's market value is €35 million as of October 2024. That value ranks the goalkeeper 204th in the world on the website, 93rd among Premier League players, 13th on the Arsenal squad, 20th for players from Spain and sixth when considering other shot-stoppers.
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David Raya Stats
According to Transfermarkt, David Raya has made 375 youth and senior appearances, conceding 410 goals and keeping 125 clean sheets.
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He boasts 47 clean sheets in the Championship, 39 in the Premier League, and 17 in League One. Notably, he achieved 16 clean sheets in his debut season at Arsenal, earning him the prestigious Golden Glove award.
Raya's other shutouts have come in the Champions League (6), Premier League 2 (8), the National League (4), the FA Cup (2), EFL Cup (1) and Championship Playoffs (1).
As of October 2024, he has six clean sheets for Spain in 10 appearances.
Can David Raya play for England?
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The short answer is no. While David Raya moved to England at 16, he never registered interest in playing for the Three Lions and has since featured in 10 games for Spain, as of October 2024.
With six of those matches coming in competitive fixtures, Raya can no longer play for England.
David Raya Honours
Club
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Brentford
EFL Championship Playoff: 2021
International
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Spain
UEFA Nations League: 2022-23
UEFA European Championship: 2024
Individual
EFL Championship Golden Glove: 2019-20
Premier League Golden Glove: 2023-24
PFA Team of the Year: 2023-24 (Premier League)
Save of the Month: August 2024 (vs Aston Villa)
David Raya Girlfriend
David Raya is currently engaged to his long-term girlfriend, Tatiana Trouboul, who he proposed to in October 2024.
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The couple reportedly began dating in 2021 but kept their relationship private for a year before revealing it publicly. Although they now live together in North London, Tatiana initially split her time between her native Spain and England's capital.
Tatiana is a model and social media influencer from Barcelona. While she prefers to keep a relatively low profile, she has been seen supporting Raya in some of his matches.
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David Raya Net Worth
Although specifics of David Raya's net worth are unknown, the goalkeeper's net worth is estimated to be £6 million ($8m), according to 888 Sport.
David Raya Social Media
David Raya is active on social media, regularly posting on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). He has 805,000 followers on Instagram and a following of 69,900 on X as of October 2024.
The goalkeeper can be followed on the photo and video-sharing service @d.raya1 and @daviidraya1 on the latter.
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