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My Take
Raúl is the rare footballer I would call understated and legendary in the same breath. A Madrid boy who became the beating heart of Real Madrid, he scored 71 Champions League goals and logged over a thousand career appearances, yet his trademark was that quiet finger-to-lips celebration rather than theatrics. What I value about him is the blend of predatory finishing and genuine work rate; he never coasted on talent. His move into coaching feels entirely natural for someone so identified with one club's soul. To me he embodies loyalty in an era that increasingly forgets what that word means in football.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Raúl
- Name (Japanese)
- ラウル・ゴンサレス
- Reading
- らうる・ごんされす
- Born
- June 27, 1977 (age 49)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Snake
- Origin
- Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 178 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1999 Pichichi Trophy
- 2001 Pichichi Trophy
- Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sports Merit
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Raúl born?
Born June 27, 1977 (age 49).
Where is Raúl from?
Raúl is from Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain.
What does Raúl do?
Raúl works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Raúl?
Raúl is 178 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.