David Raya

David Raya
Personal information
Full nameDavid Raya Martin
Date of birth15 September 1995
Place of birthSpain
Playing positionGoalkeeper
Club information
Current team
Blackburn Rovers
Number33
Youth career
UE Cornellà
2012–2014Blackburn Rovers
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2014–Blackburn Rovers1(0)
2014–2015→ Southport (loan)15(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 14:31, 4 April 2015 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

David Raya Martin (born 15 September 1995) is an Spanish professional footballer who plays as a Goalkeeper for Blackburn Rovers.

Career

In the summer of 2012 he signed for Blackburn Rovers from Barcelona based club UE Cornellà.[1] His good progress throughout the club's academy led Raya earning his first professional contract with the club on 26 February 2014.[2] Raya was then given thirty-three shirt ahead of the 2014-15 season.[3]

In September 2014 he signed for Southport on a months loan which was subsequently extended,[4] he played a role in the clubs cup run in the FA Cup which they eventually got knocked out by Derby County in the 3rd round.[5] After four months at the club, Raya made his return back to his parent club.[6]

In April 2015 he made his league debut for Blackburn Rovers starting in goal against Leeds United and kept a clean sheet in a 3-0 win.[7] Manager Gary Bowyer praised Raya's performance, while Raya, himself, say his performance was good with a result and keeping a clean sheet.[8][9]

References

  1. ↑ "David Raya". rovers.co.uk. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015.
  2. ↑ "Raya pens pro deal". Blackburn Rovers F.C. 26 February 2014. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
  3. ↑ "New season, new numbers!". Blackburn Rovers F.C. 31 July 2014. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
  4. ↑ "Spanish starlet joins Southport". rovers.co.uk. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015.
  5. ↑ "Raya stars for Southport". rovers.co.uk. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015.
  6. ↑ "Derby County are 'open' to sending striker Leon Best back to Blackburn Rovers". Lancashire Telegraph. 6 January 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
  7. ↑ "Latest: Leeds United v Rovers". rovers.co.uk. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015.
  8. ↑ "Delighted for David". Blackburn Rovers F.C. 5 April 2015. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2015.
  9. ↑ "Debut delight for David". Blackburn Rovers F.C. 5 April 2015. Archived from the original on 25 April 2015. Retrieved 25 April 2015.

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