Raúl Tamudo
Spanish Footballer and Goal Scorer
Born
October 19th, 1977
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Spain
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Played as a forward in professional football, primarily associated with RCD Espanyol. Contributed significantly to the team's successes from 1997 to 2010, becoming the club's all-time leading scorer. Played internationally for the Spanish national team, earning caps during his career.
Scored over 120 goals for RCD Espanyol
Participated in UEFA European Championship
Scored in the 2006 FIFA World Cup
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