Víctor Ruiz

Футболист

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ИИ

Víctor Ruiz is a Spanish footballer born in 1989, known for playing as a centre-back.

He began his professional career with RCD Espanyol de Barcelona, making his debut in 2009.

In 2011, Ruiz transferred to Valencia CF after a stint with SSC Napoli.

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Биография

Early Life

Víctor Ruiz Torre was born in 1989 in Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia. He began his football journey at a young age, joining the youth system of RCD Espanyol in 2006 at the age of 17 after moving from Cornellà. His early dedication to the sport laid the foundation for a promising career ahead.

Career

Ruiz made his senior debut with Espanyol's reserve team in the 2008–09 season, contributing to their promotion in the playoffs. He quickly progressed to the first team, debuting in La Liga on December 6, 2009, against Racing de Santander. Over the next few seasons, he became a regular starter, showcasing his skills as a centre-back.

In January 2011, Ruiz transferred to SSC Napoli for €6 million, where he continued to develop his career. Later that year, he returned to Spain, signing with Valencia CF for €8 million. His time at Valencia included notable performances, including a memorable debut against Atlético Madrid. After a successful stint, he moved to Villarreal CF in 2015, where he solidified his reputation in La Liga.

Ruiz also represented Spain at various youth levels, including the under-21 team, where he made headlines for his fiery temperament. He was part of the squad that won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 2011.

Legacy

Throughout his career, Víctor Ruiz has been recognized for his defensive prowess and contributions to his teams. He has won several honors, including the Tercera División with Espanyol B and the Copa del Rey with Real Betis in the 2021-22 season. His inclusion in the UEFA La Liga Team of the Season for 2015-16 further highlights his impact in Spanish football.

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International career

Shortly after making his debut with Espanyol, Ruiz was called to the Spain under-21 team by manager Luis Milla. On 8 February 2011, in the last minutes of a 2–1 friendly win over Denmark, he was sent off for punching Nicki Bille, who celebrated his goal in front of Ruiz's face.

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Club career

Espanyol

Born in Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Ruiz arrived in Espanyol's youth system in 2006 at the age of 17, from neighbouring Cornellà. In the 2008–09 season, he made his senior debut, helping the reserve side to win their Tercera División group and subsequently promote in the playoffs. Ruiz made his debut with the first team on 6 December 2009, starting and being booked in a 4–0 home loss against Racing de Santander. Coach Mauricio Pochettino fielded him in a further 21 La Liga games that campaign, with the team finally finishing 11th; he added two goals, against Málaga (2–1 away defeat) and Atlético Madrid (3–0, home).

Napoli and Valencia

In 2010–11, Ruiz played all the minutes for Espanyol in the first 15 rounds. On 31 January 2011, he was sold to Napoli for €6 million cash in a four-and-a-half-year contract, with the Italians also ceding the sporting rights to Jesús Dátolo who was playing with the Spaniards on loan. Ruiz returned to his country on 30 August 2011, after signing a five-year deal with Valencia for €8 million. He made his official debut on 10 September, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–0 home victory over Atlético Madrid. On 12 December 2013, Ruiz was sent off in a 1–1 home draw against Kuban Krasnodar in the group stage of the UEFA Europa League, for a professional foul on Djibril Cissé.