Raúl Ruidíaz

• Full name: Raúl Federico Ruidíaz Misitich
• Date of birth: July 25, 1990
• Place of birth: Lima, Peru
• Position: Forward (striker)
• Nationality: Peruvian

Club career highlights (selected)

• Universitario (Peru) — early career beginnings and professional debut.
• Universidad de Chile (Chile) — had a spell in the Chilean top flight.
• Coritiba (Brazil) — short stint in Brazilian football.
• Universidad de Chile / Morelia (Mexico) — notable success at Club Morelia where he became a prolific scorer in Liga MX.
• Seattle Sounders FC (Major League Soccer, USA) — joined in 2018 and became one of MLS’s top forwards. With the Sounders he won the MLS Cup in 2019 and was a key attacking player, known for his clinical finishing, movement in the box, and ability to score from limited chances.
• CF Pachuca (Mexico) — after his time with Seattle, Ruidíaz returned to Liga MX with Pachuca.

International career

• Regular member of the Peru national team (La Blanquirroja). Participated in major tournaments including the Copa América and contributed to Peru’s qualification efforts for the FIFA World Cup.
• Known for important goals and as one of Peru’s leading forwards during his international tenure.

Playing style and strengths

• Clinical finisher inside the penalty area with excellent composure.
• Good movement off the ball to find pockets of space.
• Strong in one-on-one finishing and skilled with both feet.
• Often excels in counterattacking systems where quick transitions create scoring chances.

Notable achievements

• MLS Cup winner with Seattle Sounders (2019).
• Multiple seasons as a top scorer at club level in Mexico and the United States.
• Key contributor to Peru’s national team campaigns in regional tournaments.

This summary highlights Raúl Ruidíaz’s background, playing style, clubs (including Seattle Sounders), and international role for Peru.