Spanish goalkeeper David Raya plays for Arsenal. Raya replaced Aaron Ramsdale as the Gunners’ number one and has been a key member of Mikel Arteta’s side as they have become one of the football odds favourites for silverware domestically and on the European stage.
Starting his career with Unió Esportiva Cornellà, Raya joined Blackburn Rovers as a youth player in 2012.
| Per year | €6,239,428.00 | £5,198,473 |
| Per month | €519,952 | £433,205 |
| Per week | €119,989 | £99,970 |
| Per day | €17,094 | £14,242 |
| Per hour | €712 | £593 |
| Per minute | €11 | £9 |
Less than two years later, he signed a professional contract with the Lancashire club. Raya made 108 appearances for Blackburn and had a short loan to Southport in 2014-15.
Brentford snapped Raya up for roughly £3 million in 2019. Impressive in the Championship, Raya was a key player for the Bees in their eventual promotion to the Premier League.
How Much Is David Raya Worth?
Estimations for David Raya’s net worth vary significantly. Some outlets claim Raya’s net worth is in the £6 million range.
Ultimately, Raya’s finances are not public knowledge, and he’s likely to have one of the lower net worth figures in the Arsenal squad.
Only playing his first Premier League match in 2021, Raya’s salary will have been relatively mediocre by the standards of big-six footballers. The same will go for his endorsement revenue.
We don’t know what Raya has done with his money. Perhaps he has made some shrewd investments like Mathieu Flamini or maybe he’s thrown it all into property like some professional athletes choose to do. One thing is for sure, Raya is not short of cash.
Salary
Per Spotrac, David Raya is earning £100,000 per week at Arsenal. That’s the same salary as Andy Robertson, Ederson, Levi Colwill, Eberechi Eze, and various others.
Raya is earning less than James Ward-Prowse, Danny Ings, and Jamie Vardy. There are eight Premier League goalkeepers – Alisson, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Bernd Leno, Jordan Pickford, Ramsdale, Alphonse Areola, Andre Onana, Emiliano Martinez – on more per week than Raya.
Raya led the Premier League with 16 clean sheets in 2023-24. It would be a stretch to say Raya is underpaid given his six-figure weekly income, but Arsenal do look to have landed a good deal.
Injury News
David Raya has been pretty durable throughout his career. In 2021-22, he suffered his first significant injury when a posterior cruciate ligament tear saw him miss 102 days of action.
In September 2024, Raya missed a League Cup match against Bolton due to a thigh injury suffered against Manchester City.
Mikel Arteta hasn’t revealed much information about the extent of Raya’s injury but keep following David Raya injury news to find out when the Spaniard will return.
Arsenal
After a successful loan with Arsenal in 2023-24, David Raya made his move to the Emirates Stadium permanent in the summer of 2024.
Raya had displaced Aaron Ramsdale as the Gunners’ first-choice goalkeeper, slotting in seamlessly to Mikel Arteta’s system.
When the deal was announced, Arteta said, “David showed us last season what an important player he is for us, so we are delighted he is now officially our player. He is a big presence in our dressing room and we are really pleased to keep working with him.
“We know he will take the strong foundations he put in place last season and build on them in the years to come, and that he will enjoy more success with us. We have a very talented group of goalkeepers and I love to see connections like the one I see in our goalkeeping unit.”
Raya commented, “After a year on loan as a Gunner, I can finally say that I’m an Arsenal player for the coming years. I’m excited to see what the future holds but always living in and enjoying the present.
“It’s a dream come true to be here and I want to thank you for all the support you have already given me throughout the last year.”
Only 28 years old at the time of the transfer, Raya should be between the sticks for several years.
Edu, the club’s sporting director, was particularly keen to talk up the club’s recent recruitment.
“David’s signing is another strong example of our recruitment strategy in action, as we continue to build a team that will challenge for major trophies. We know there’s so much more to come from him and we are excited that he will continue to be a big part of the journey we are all on.”
Personal Life
David Raya grew up as a Real Madrid fan in the town of Pallejà in Catalonia. The Spaniard is in a relationship with Tatiana Trouboul. Trouboul is a model from Barcelona.
Initially splitting her time between Spain and the UK, Trouboul eventually moved to live with Raya permanently in London.
They have reportedly been together since 2021, but they keep their life much more private than many Premier League couples.
Trouboul has amassed 18,000 followers on Instagram.
Statistics
Before you bet on David Raya’s Premier League odds, it’s a good idea to familiarise yourself with his statistics. WhoScored and FB Reference are two of the best football statistics sites.
Raya has made over 340 appearances in his club career. Of those, 161 were for Brentford. He registered 108 appearances for Blackburn Rovers. He has also collected eight caps for Spain.
With a background as an outfield futsal player, Raya is very comfortable with the ball at his feet and has been utilised as a sweeper-keeper throughout his career.
He regularly ranks among the league leaders in passes for goalkeepers. This is reflected in high numbers for defensive actions outside the penalty area.
Raya also sits in the 99th percentile in how often he stops crosses into the penalty area. His shot-stopping numbers are less impressive, however.
He ranked 14th among qualifying Premier League goalkeepers in post-shot expected goals minus goals allowed per 90 in 2023-24.
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