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Raúl Ruidíaz

ラウル・ルイディアス　/　らうる・るいでぃあす

Association football player from Peru

July 25, 1990 (age 35)　・　Lima, Lima Department, Peru

Lima Department
association football player

My Take

Raúl Ruidíaz is my kind of striker. Standing just 167 cm, nicknamed The Flea, he turned a small frame into an asset, slipping past defenders with close control in a game that usually rewards size. I have always been drawn to athletes who win with craft rather than physical advantage, and a goalscorer who thrives on cunning over reach is exactly that. That he is still competing well into his thirties, back home in Peru, speaks to a stubborn love of the game. He is proof that touch and timing can outlast raw power, and I find that quietly inspiring.

Overview

Raúl Mario Ruidíaz Misitich (Spanish pronunciation: [raˈul rujˈðiaθ misiˈtitʃ]; born 25 July 1990) is a Peruvian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Liga 1 club Atlético Grau. His nickname, "The Flea", stems from his small frame and his ability to get past defenders with great ball control.

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

Name (English): Raúl Ruidíaz
Name (Japanese): ラウル・ルイディアス
Reading: らうる・るいでぃあす
Born: July 25, 1990 (age 35)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Leo / Horse
Origin: Lima, Lima Department, Peru
Blood type: Private
Height: 167 cm
Agency: Private
Occupation: association football player

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Private
University: Private

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

6. Links

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