Name: Raúl Ruidíaz

Full name: Raúl Mariano Ruidíaz Misitich

Date of birth: July 25, 1990

Place of birth: Lima, Peru

Nationality: Peruvian

Position: Forward / Striker

Height: ~1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)

Playing style and strengths:

• Clinical finisher in the box with strong positional sense.
• Quick, agile and good at making short, decisive movements between defenders.
• Effective with both feet and strong at one-on-one situations in tight spaces.
• Proven goalscorer at club level, often a poacher who times runs well into the penalty area.

Club career (highlights):

• Universitario (Peru) — early professional career development (debuted professionally with Universitario’s setup).
• Universidad de Chile (Chile) — short stint on loan.
• Universidad de Peru clubs and loan spells — several stages in Peruvian domestic league.
• Universidad de Chile and others in South America — moved between clubs in the region, building reputation as a goalscorer.
• Monterrey (Mexico) — notable period in Liga MX where he established himself at a higher level.
• Seattle Sounders FC (Major League Soccer, USA) — became a key striker and one of MLS’s leading goal scorers; won MLS Cup with the Sounders (2019) and has been an important attacking figure for the club.

International career (Peru):

• Senior Peru national team debut: early 2010s.
• Has been part of Peru’s squads for World Cup qualifying and Copa América tournaments.
• Contributed with important goals and has been used primarily as a central striker for the national team.

Notable achievements:

• MLS Cup champion with Seattle Sounders FC (2019).
• Multiple seasons as a top scorer or among the top scorers for his club(s) in domestic leagues.
• Recognized for decisive goals and late-game impacts, including playoff and tournament matches.

Additional notes: Raúl Ruidíaz is one of Peru’s most prominent forwards of his generation, known for translating his club scoring form into international contributions for Peru. His career includes successful spells in South America, Mexico, and Major League Soccer.