Álvaro Ratón

Early career

Born in O Carballiño, Ourense, Galicia, Ratón joined Valencia CF's youth setup in 2007, aged 13, after spells at CD Arenteiro and Pabellón CF. He subsequently represented Deportivo de La Coruña and Montañeros CF as a youth, before signing for Arroyo CP in 2012. After making no appearances for Arroyo, Ratón left the club in December 2012 and moved to Algeciras CF in Tercera División. He made his senior debut on 10 February 2013, starting in a 2–0 home win against CD Alcalá. Ratón joined Real Betis' reserve team also in the fourth level in June 2013, after impressing on a trial. After being rarely used, he signed with CF Villanovense on 17 July 2014.

Zaragoza

On 12 June 2015 Ratón moved to another reserve team, Real Zaragoza B in the fourth division. On 15 July of the following year, after being an undisputed starter, he renewed his contract until 2019 and was definitely promoted to the first team. Ratón made his professional debut on 7 September, starting in a 1–2 Copa del Rey home loss against Real Valladolid. He made his Segunda División debut on 23 October, playing the full 90 minutes in a 0–0 away draw against the same opponent. After overtaking Xabi Irureta and Sebastián Saja in his first season, Ratón spent the following years as a backup to Cristian Álvarez. On 2 June 2023, he left the club after eight seasons as his contract was due to expire.

Wisła Kraków

On 24 June 2023, Ratón moved abroad to join Polish second division side…

Ratón earned his first cap for Galicia in the region's first match in eight years on 31 May 2024, coming on as a substitute in the 33rd minute of a 0–2 friendly loss to Panama.

Wisła Kraków

Polish Cup: 2023–24