David Raya

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David Raya is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. He was born on September 15, 1995, in Barcelona, Spain. Raya began his football career in Spain before moving to England in 2012, where he joined Blackburn Rovers' youth academy. After progressing through the youth ranks, Raya made his professional debut for Blackburn in 2014 and became the team's first-choice goalkeeper during the 2017–2018 season in League One.

In 2019, Raya transferred to Brentford, a club playing in the English Championship at the time. He quickly established himself as the team's primary goalkeeper and played a significant role in Brentford’s promotion to the Premier League in the 2020–2021 season. His performances in goal were instrumental in helping the club secure a place in the top tier of English football for the first time in over 70 years. Known for his strong shot-stopping abilities, command of the penalty area, and distribution skills, Raya has been considered a modern goalkeeper, proficient with his feet and able to contribute to the team's build-up play.

Raya's performances in the Premier League garnered attention from bigger clubs. In 2023, he joined Arsenal on loan with an option to buy, competing for the starting goalkeeper position in one of the top clubs in England. In addition to his club career, Raya has been called up to represent Spain at the international level, making his debut for the national team in 2022.