Raúl Albiol (Raúl Albiol Tortajada)

• Nationality: Spain
• Date of birth: September 4, 1985
• Place of birth: Vilamarxant, Valencia, Spain
• Position: Centre-back (also has played as defensive midfielder and right-back)
• Height: 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)

Club career (summary, highlighting Villarreal)

• Youth clubs: Ribarroja, Real Madrid (joined youth ranks)
• Real Madrid Castilla: Broke into senior football with the B team and had limited first-team appearances at Real Madrid.
• Getafe (loan): Spent time on loan early in his career to gain experience.
• Valencia CF: Established himself as a regular in La Liga and in European competitions.
• SSC Napoli: Moved to Italy and won the Coppa Italia (2013–14).
• Real Madrid (return): Rejoined Real Madrid and was part of squads that won domestic and European honours.
• Villarreal CF: Transferred to Villarreal in 2019. At Villarreal he provided experienced defensive cover, contributing to the club's domestic league campaigns and European runs. He was part of the Villarreal squad that won the UEFA Europa League in 2020–21 (the club’s first major European trophy), providing depth and veteran leadership in the defensive unit. He continued to feature regularly in La Liga and cup competitions for Villarreal across subsequent seasons.

International career

• Made appearances for Spain at youth levels and broke into the senior national team.
• Was part of the Spain squad that won UEFA Euro 2008.
• Represented Spain at the 2010 FIFA World Cup (runners-up) and at UEFA Euro 2012 (winners, although squad roles varied).
• Earned over 50 caps for Spain across his international career.

Style of play and attributes

• Physically strong and tall centre-back with good positional sense.
• Comfortable with the ball, capable of playing out from the back and stepping into midfield when needed.
• Known for leadership, tactical discipline and professional consistency.

Notable honours (selected)

• UEFA European Championship: 2008 (Spain)
• UEFA European Championship: 2012 (Spain)
• UEFA Europa League: 2020–21 (Villarreal)
• Coppa Italia: 2013–14 (Napoli)
• La Liga / Copa del Rey / UEFA Champions League honours with Real Madrid during his spells depending on participation

This is a concise profile of Raúl Albiol, highlighting his time at Villarreal and his international achievements for Spain.