Raúl Albiol Tortajada is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a central defender, born in Vilamarxant in the Valencian Community in 1985. He came through the youth system at Valencia and spent most of his career with Valencia, Real Madrid and Villarreal, winning five major titles between the first two clubs and the 2020-21 UEFA Europa League with Villarreal. He also played several years in Serie A with Napoli, and in 2025 he joined Pisa. He totalled 394 La Liga matches and eight goals over sixteen seasons. For Spain he won his first cap in 2007 and made 58 appearances, taking part in two World Cups and two European Championships, and was a squad member for the 2010 World Cup win and the Euro 2008 and Euro 2012 victories. He is valued for his versatility across the back line and in defensive midfield.
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Raúl Albiol Tortajada (born 4 September 1985) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a central defender.
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Raúl Albiol Tortajada (born 4 September 1985) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a central defender.
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He amassed La Liga totals of 394 matches and eight goals over 16 seasons, and also played several years in Serie A with Napoli.
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He amassed La Liga totals of 394 matches and eight goals over 16 seasons, and also played several years in Serie A with Napoli.
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