Raúl Spanish Footballer Born 1977 in Madrid
Raúl · association football player and association football coach · Spanish
Known for
Biography
Born on 27 June 1977 in Madrid, Raúl is a Spanish footballer. Raúl has lined up for Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (1994–2010) and Spain men's national football team (1996–2006).
Career
The records list him as a forward. The first club on record is Real Madrid C (1994). He has played for 11 teams on record, including Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Spain men's national football team and Al Sadd Sports Club. 16 years at Real Madrid Club de Fútbol make up the longest period in his listed career. At Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (1994–2010), his team-mates on record include Guti, Iker Casillas and Míchel Salgado. Spain men's national football team team-mates from the same years include Santiago Cañizares, Míchel Salgado and Carles Puyol. On screen, the records list 2 credits, among them Goal II: Living the Dream (2007).
Recognition
Raúl has collected two Pichichi Trophys (1999 and 2001). Raúl also has received the Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sports Merit. Altogether, 3 wins and one nomination are listed.
Teams
11 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Real Madrid C | Forward |
| 1994 | Real Madrid Castilla | Forward |
| 1994–2010 | Real Madrid Club de Fútbol | Forward |
| 1994 | Spain national under-18 football team | Forward |
| 1995 | Spain national under-20 football team | Forward |
| 1995–1996 | Spain national under-21 association football team | Forward |
| 1996–2006 | Spain men's national football team | Forward |
| 1996 | Spain national under-23 football team | Forward |
| 2010–2012 | Schalke 04 | Forward |
| 2012–2014 | Al Sadd Sports Club | Forward |
| 2014–2015 | New York Cosmos | Forward |
Awards and nominations
3 won, 1 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Pichichi Trophy | Won | |
| 1999 | Pichichi Trophy | Won | |
| Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sports Merit | Won | ||
| 2001 | FIFA World Player of the Year | Nominated |
Filmography
2 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Carlitos and the Chance of a Lifetime | Film | |
| 2007 | Goal II: Living the Dream | Film |
Raúl on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 2.9M @raulgonzalez
- Engagement rate
- 2.97% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 86,623
- Average comments
- 882 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Raúl Photos
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Photo: Barcex · CC BY-SA 4.0 -
Photo: Barcex · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Raúl?
Raúl is 49 years old, born on 27 June 1977 in Madrid.
What is Raúl known for?
Raúl is a forward who has played for Real Madrid Club de Fútbol and Spain men's national football team.
How tall is Raúl?
Raúl is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What is Raúl’s nationality?
Raúl is Spanish, born in Madrid.
Has Raúl won any awards?
Yes. 3 awards are on record, including Pichichi Trophy (2001).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q11576), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Doha Stadium Plus Qatar · CC BY 2.0
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