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David Raya

Goalkeeper · Arsenal

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David Raya won a third consecutive Premier League Golden Glove with Arsenal in 2025-26, then picked up a World Cup winner's medal with Spain in 2026 as back-up to Unai Simón.

Career

Raya has been Arsenal's first-choice goalkeeper since signing from Brentford, and capped the 2025-26 season with 19 clean sheets in 37 games and just 26 goals conceded to win his third straight Golden Glove.

Despite that club form, he could not dislodge Unai Simón as Spain's number one at the 2026 World Cup — his first senior tournament — making three appearances as Spain won the title.

How they play

A modern sweeper-keeper comfortable under pressure with the ball at his feet, Raya's numbers at Arsenal have been among the best in Europe for two straight seasons.

Where they are now

Raya picked up a World Cup winner's medal as part of the Spain squad that beat Argentina 1-0 in the final, even without dislodging Simón from the starting XI.

Bio

Date of birthSeptember 15, 1995 (age 30)
BirthplaceBarcelona
Height184 cm
PositionGoalkeeper
StatusActive
Current clubArsenal

Club career

  1. Arsenal F.C.2024
  2. Arsenal F.C.2023–2024
  3. Brentford F.C.2019–2024
  4. Blackburn Rovers F.C.2014–2019
  5. Southport F.C.2014–2015

International career

  1. Spain men's national football teamSince 2022Current

Honours

No honours on record yet.

Latest season stats (ESPN)

Starts (sub-ins): 0 (0)Saves: 0Clean sheets: 0Goals conceded: 0

In our archive

1 appearance0 goals0 assists
  • Spain 1–0 ArgentinaWSubstitute · #1FIFA World Cup · Final · Jul 19, 2026

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Profile written / last reviewed August 7, 2026.

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