Rubén Palazuelos

Footballer with extensive club experience

Rubén Palazuelos - Footballer with extensive club experience
Born

April 11th, 1983
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Spain

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A Spanish footballer, recognized for playing primarily as a midfielder. Initiated a professional career with Real Madrid, where participation included various youth levels. Subsequently played for clubs such as Albacete Balompié, Sporting de Gijón, and Rayo Vallecano, contributing to their campaigns in Spain's Segunda División and La Liga. The player's career exhibited longevity and adaptability across several teams in the Spanish football league system.

Played for Real Madrid youth teams

Competed in La Liga with Rayo Vallecano

Participated in Segunda División matches with Sporting de Gijón

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