Rubén Castro

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ИИ

Rubén Castro is a Spanish former professional footballer known for his role as a striker.

Throughout his career, Castro played primarily as a forward, showcasing his scoring abilities at various clubs.

Castro scored his first La Liga goals for Las Palmas in a thrilling match against Real Madrid, contributing to a 4–2 victory.

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Биография

Early Life

Rubén Castro Martín was born in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, where he developed a passion for football from a young age. Growing up in a family with a strong football background, he was the youngest of five siblings, with two older brothers, Guillermo and Alejandro, also pursuing careers in the sport. This familial connection to football undoubtedly influenced his early aspirations and dedication to the game.

Career

Castro's professional career began with UD Las Palmas, where he made his debut in the 2001–02 season, impressively scoring his first goals in La Liga against Real Madrid. His standout performance in the 2003–04 season, where he netted 22 goals, earned him the Pichichi Trophy of the Segunda División, despite the team's relegation. Following this success, he transferred to Deportivo de La Coruña in 2004. Throughout his career, Castro played for several clubs, including Albacete Balompié, Racing de Santander, and Real Betis Balompié, where he became the club's all-time top scorer with 147 goals. His career also included stints at clubs like Rayo Vallecano, SD Huesca, and FC Cartagena, showcasing his versatility as a forward.

In addition to his club success, Castro represented Spain at the under-21 level, earning six caps and scoring four goals, including a memorable brace against Bulgaria in 2002.

Personal Life

Despite his professional achievements, Castro's personal life has faced challenges. In 2013, he was involved in a domestic violence incident, which garnered significant media attention. However, he continued to receive support from fans, particularly during his time at Real Betis, where chants of encouragement were directed towards him.

Legacy

Rubén Castro's legacy in football is marked by his impressive goal-scoring record and his contributions to various clubs in Spain. His accolades include multiple Pichichi Trophies and recognition as a key player in the Segunda División, solidifying his status as a notable figure in Spanish football history.

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International career

Castro earned six caps for Spain at under-21 level. On 19 November 2002, he scored two of his four goals in a 7–1 friendly rout of Bulgaria held in Guadix.

▸ Источник: Wikipedia

Club career

Las Palmas and Deportivo

Born in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Castro was signed by Deportivo de La Coruña from local UD Las Palmas in 2004, in a deal which also saw Momo moving in the opposite direction. The deal was agreed in order to wipe out the debt that Las Palmas still had after signing Gabriel Schürrer from Deportivo for €3.6 million. Castro scored his first goals for Las Palmas in La Liga in the 2001–02 season, when he came on as a substitute in the 64th minute of a home fixture against Real Madrid, with the score at 2–2; the match ended 4–2 for the hosts, courtesy of him. In the 2003–04 campaign he was crowned Pichichi Trophy of the Segunda División for his hometown club, netting 22 times – with the team being nonetheless relegated – and being subsequently purchased by Depor. At the beginning of 2006–07, Castro was on loan at Racing de Santander, but he left Cantabria due to a lack of playing opportunities. During the January transfer window another loan happened, this time to Catalonia's Gimnàstic de Tarragona where he started very well with three goals in his first three matches, although the side would be eventually relegated and the player returned to Deportivo. After appearing scarcely during the 2007–08 season, Castro was loaned again in July 2008, to newly-promoted second division club SD Huesca. There, his goals proved crucial for the Aragonese as they retained their recently obtained status. In late August 2009, Castro was again loaned by Deportivo…

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Club: UD Las Palmas Atlético (2000–2001)
Club: UD Las Palmas (2001–2004)
Club: Albacete Balompié (2004–2005)
Club: Racing de Santander (2006–2006)
Club: Deportivo de A Coruña (2004–2010)
Club: Gimnàstic de Tarragona (2007–2007)
Club: Real Betis Balompié (2010–2018)
Club: Rayo Vallecano (2009–2010)
Club: Sociedad Deportiva Huesca (2008–2009)
Club: Spain national under-21 association football team (2002–2003)
Club: Guizhou F.C. (2017–2017)
Club: UD Las Palmas (2018–2020)
Club: FC Cartagena (2020–2022)
Club: Málaga CF (2022–2023)

Личное

Personal life

Castro's two older brothers – Rubén was the youngest of five siblings – Guillermo and Alejandro, were also footballers. At one point in their careers, they also represented Las Palmas. In 2013, his fiancée pressed charges against him for domestic violence. He was released on bail and, two years later, Betis fans offered chants of support to the footballer.

▸ Источник: Wikipedia