David Raya

Spanish footballer and goalkeeper

David Raya - Spanish footballer and goalkeeper
Born

September 15th, 1995
30 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Spain

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Played as a goalkeeper in professional football. Developed career in youth systems before joining Blackburn Rovers. Achieved notable success with Brentford FC, contributing to the team's promotion to the Premier League in the 2020–2021 season. Made significant appearances in the top tier of English football, showcasing skills in goalkeeping and distribution, enhancing team performance.

Contributed to Brentford FC's promotion to the Premier League

Made appearances in the English top flight

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