Date of Birth: June 27, 1977
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Biography
Raúl González Blanco, commonly known as Raúl, is a retired Spanish professional footballer who is regarded as one of the best strikers in the history of the sport. Born in Madrid, Spain, Raúl began his career with Atlético Madrid’s youth team but moved to Real Madrid’s academy at the age of 15. He made his first-team debut for Real Madrid in 1994 and quickly became a key player in the squad. Over his 16-year career with Real Madrid, Raúl won six La Liga titles, three UEFA Champions League titles, and numerous other trophies. After leaving Real Madrid in 2010, he played for Schalke 04, Al Sadd, and New York Cosmos before retiring in 2015. Raúl has since transitioned into coaching and currently manages Real Madrid’s youth team.
5 Interesting Facts about Raul
1. Raúl is Real Madrid’s second all-time top scorer with 323 goals in all competitions.
2. He is the only player to have won the UEFA Champions League three times with Real Madrid, doing so in 1998, 2000, and 2002.
3. Raúl is known for his iconic goal celebration, where he kisses his wedding ring as a tribute to his wife.
4. He was awarded the UEFA Club Forward of the Year award in 2000 and 2001.
5. Raúl holds the record for the most appearances in UEFA competitions, with 150 matches played.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Raul
1. “My heart has always been with Real Madrid, and it always will be.”
2. “Football is more than a sport; it’s a way of life.”
3. “Playing for Real Madrid was a dream come true, and I gave everything for this club.”
4. “Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing.”
5. “I always believed in myself and knew that hard work would pay off.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Raúl’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $100 million.
Children
Raúl has five children with his wife, Mamen Sanz. Their names are Jorge, Hugo, twins Hector and Mateo, and Maria.
Relevant Links
3. [Raúl on Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.com/raul/profil/spieler/3441
4. [Raúl’s Career Statistics](https://www.bdfutbol.com/en/j/j11.html
5. [Raúl González on ESPN FC](https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/11012/raul-gonzalez
