RUBEN ALCARAZ

Full name: Rubén Alcaraz Jiménez

Date of birth: January 4, 1991

Place of birth: Barcelona, Spain

Nationality: Spanish

Position: Central midfielder / Attacking midfielder

Club career (selected)

• Youth clubs: CF Damm, RCD Espanyol
• Espanyol B – early senior appearances in Segunda División B
• Real Jaén – loan spells and early professional development
• SD Ponferradina – competing in Segunda División
• Granada CF – brief spell
• Real Valladolid – notably represented Valladolid, contributing in Segunda División and La Liga; key part of midfield during promotion campaigns and top-flight seasons
• UD Las Palmas – later moved to Las Palmas (played in Segunda División / La Liga depending on season)

Playing style and strengths

• Technically proficient midfielder with good ball control and passing range.
• Can play as a deep-lying creator or in a more advanced attacking role, contributing both goals and assists.
• Known for work rate, vision, and set-piece delivery.

Notable achievements

• Important contributor to Real Valladolid’s campaigns, including promotion to La Liga (club promotions and seasons vary by year).
• Regular starter in Spain’s Segunda División and has multiple seasons of top-level experience in La Liga.

Career notes

• Rubén Alcaraz has had a steady professional career across several Spanish clubs, primarily in Segunda División and La Liga.
• Appearances, goals, and current club status change with transfers and seasons; for the most up-to-date statistics, consult official club sources or league databases.