Raúl Albiol

• Full name: Raúl Albiol Tortajada
• Date of birth: September 4, 1985
• Place of birth: Vilamarxant, Valencia, Spain
• Nationality: Spanish
• Primary position: Centre-back (can also play as right-back or defensive midfielder)

Club career (selected)

• Valencia CF – Came through the youth system and made his first-team breakthrough; established as a young defensive talent.
• Getafe CF – Loan spell to gain first-team experience early in his career.
• Real Madrid – Transferred in 2009; competed at the highest level domestically and in Europe.
• S.S.C. Napoli – Joined Napoli in 2013; became an important, experienced central defender for the club in Serie A and European competitions.
• Villareal CF – Returned to Spain in 2019, continuing to provide defensive leadership and experience.

International career

• Represented Spain at multiple youth levels and the senior national team.
• Part of the Spain squad that won the UEFA European Championship 2008 (though not a starter throughout) and the FIFA World Cup 2010 squad, contributing to Spain’s golden era.
• Earned over 50 caps for the senior national team across his international career.

Style of play

• Strong, reliable centre-back known for positional sense, tackling, aerial ability and composure on the ball.
• Versatile enough to cover full-back or midfield roles when required; valued for tactical discipline and experience.

Notable achievements

• Domestic and European competition experience with top clubs (Valencia, Real Madrid, Napoli, Villarreal).
• Member of Spain’s squads during their most successful period, including Euro 2008 and the 2010 World Cup-winning generation.

Current status

As of the latest information, Raúl Albiol continued his professional career after his spell at Napoli, returning to Spain with Villarreal and remaining an experienced figure in club and national team setups. For the most recent club status and season statistics, consult the latest squad lists or club announcements.