Raúl Tamudo

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ИИ

Raúl Tamudo is a former professional footballer from Spain, known for his role as a striker.

Tamudo became RCD Espanyol's all-time top scorer with 112 goals, a record he set in June 2007.

He won the Copa del Rey twice with Espanyol, in the 1999–2000 and 2005–06 seasons.

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Биография

Early Life

Raúl Tamudo Montero was born in Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Barcelona, Catalonia. He began his football journey in the youth ranks of RCD Espanyol, where he was notably acquired from local club Gramenet for a mere six footballs. This early connection to Espanyol would shape his career significantly.

Club Career

Tamudo's professional career took off when he joined RCD Espanyol, where he became a key player from the 1999–2000 season onwards. Over nine La Liga seasons, he consistently scored in double digits, helping the team secure two Copa del Rey titles. His most memorable moments include scoring a crucial goal in the 2000 final against Atlético Madrid and playing a pivotal role in the 2006 edition, where he scored early and assisted another goal. Notably, he became Espanyol's all-time top scorer with 112 goals, surpassing the previous record during a dramatic match against city rivals Barcelona in June 2007. Tamudo also had stints with several other clubs, including Real Sociedad, Rayo Vallecano, and CF Pachuca, before retiring.

International Career

On the international stage, Tamudo represented Spain, earning 13 caps between 2000 and 2007. He was part of the silver medal-winning team at the 2000 Summer Olympics and scored a vital goal in a UEFA Euro 2008 qualifier against Denmark, marking his return to the national team after a two-year absence.

Legacy

Tamudo's contributions to football, particularly at Espanyol, have left a lasting legacy. His honors include two Copa del Rey titles and a UEFA Cup runner-up medal, showcasing his impact on Spanish football and his beloved club.

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Career statistics

Club

International

Scores and results list Spain's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Tamudo goal.

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Club career

Espanyol

Born in Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Barcelona, Catalonia, Tamudo was a product of Espanyol's youth ranks who bought him from local Gramenet for six footballs, and he served two Segunda División six-month loans before finally settling in 1999–2000. From there on, he became an undisputed starter for the team, never scoring in single digits during nine La Liga seasons and helping the Pericos to two Copa del Rey trophies: in the 2000 final against Atlético Madrid, he netted by stealing the ball from goalkeeper Toni Jiménez with his head; he also played a vital role in the 2006 edition, scoring in the second minute of the match and subsequently providing an assist for Luis García on the second goal. Tamudo was close to signing with Rangers in 2000, only to see the move fail at the last minute due to a failed medical. Two days later, he scored once in the UEFA Cup match against Grazer AK (4–0 home win, 4–1 aggregate). On the last matchday of the 2006–07 campaign, Tamudo reached 112 goals in the top division to make him the all-time scorer for Espanyol, his brace in the 2–2 away draw against city rivals Barcelona on 9 June 2007 taking him past Marañón's 1983 record and allowing Real Madrid to clinch the title. In that year's UEFA Cup, he contributed two goals in seven games to the side's runner-up campaign which ended at the hands of fellow Spaniards Sevilla; four months after that match, he struck three minutes from time for a 3–2 away victory over the same…

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International career

A full international since 16 August 2000 (Germany-Spain, 4–1 loss), Tamudo returned to the lineups after a two-year absence to score a vital goal in a 3–1 away win over Denmark for the UEFA Euro 2008 qualifiers on 13 October 2007; incidentally, Espanyol teammate Albert Riera also found the net. He earned 13 caps in seven years. Previously, Tamudo was part of Spain's silver medal-winning team at the 2000 Summer Olympics, scoring in the semi-finals against the United States.

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