Sergio Ruiz (footballer)

Sergio Ruiz Alonso (born 16 December 1994) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Granada CF. Mainly a defensive midfielder, he can also play as a right back.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Ruiz and the second or maternal family name is Alonso.
Sergio Ruiz
Personal information
Full name Sergio Ruiz Alonso
Date of birth (1994-12-16) 16 December 1994
Place of birth El Astillero, Spain
Height 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Defensive midfielder, right-back
Team information
Current team
 Granada
Number 20
Youth career
Arenas de Trajanas
Atlético Perines
Laredo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013–2014 Pontejos 37 (5)
2014–2015 Atlético Albericia 33 (5)
2015–2016 Racing B 36 (7)
2016–2020 Racing Santander 127 (8)
2020–2022 Charlotte FC 18 (1)
2020–2021 → Las Palmas (loan) 43 (5)
2022– Granada 21 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 September 2023

Club career

Born in El Astillero, Cantabria, Ruiz represented CD Arenas de Trajanas, CA Perines and CD Laredo as a youth. In 2013, after finishing his formation, he joined Tercera División side CD Pontejos, and made his debut for the club during the campaign.

Ruiz subsequently represented fellow fourth division sides SD Atlético Albericia and Racing de Santander B before being promoted to the latter's first team for the 2016–17 season, in Segunda División B.[1]

On 17 January 2019, Ruiz extended his contract with the Verdiblancos until 2022.[2] He contributed with six goals in 34 appearances in 2018–19, as his side returned to Segunda División after a four-year absence.

Ruiz made his professional debut on 17 August 2019, coming on as a late substitute for Álvaro Cejudo in a 0–1 home loss against Málaga CF.[3]

On 8 July 2020, it was announced that Ruiz became the first ever signing for Charlotte FC ahead of their inaugural season in MLS in 2022.[4] On 3 September, he joined second division side UD Las Palmas on an 18-month loan.[5]

On 9 August 2022, Ruiz signed a four-year contract with Granada CF in the second division.[6]

Honours

Granada

References
  1. "La hora de Sergio Ruiz" [The time of Sergio Ruiz] (in Spanish). El Diario Montañés. 23 September 2017. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  2. "El Real Racing Club renueva a Sergio Ruiz hasta el 30 de junio de 2022" [Real Racing Club renew Sergio Ruiz until 30 June 2022] (in Spanish). Racing Santander. 17 January 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  3. "El Málaga se sobrepone a las bajas y amarga el regreso del Racing" [Málaga overcome the absences and bitter Racing's return] (in Spanish). Marca. 17 August 2019. Retrieved 17 August 2019.
  4. Bryan, Will (8 July 2020). "Charlotte MLS Announces Sergio Ruiz As Club's First-Ever Signing". Charlotte FC.
  5. "Sergio Ruiz loaned to Las Palmas FC of LaLiga2". Charlotte FC. 3 September 2020.
  6. "Comunicado Oficial | Sergio Ruiz, nuevo jugador del Granada CF" [Official announcement | Sergio Ruiz, new player of Granada CF] (in Spanish). Granada CF. 9 August 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
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