David Raya is a Spanish professional footballer, currently playing as a goalkeeper for Arsenal in the Premier League and the Spain national team. He is highly regarded for his skills, particularly his distribution, command of the penalty area, and shot-stopping capabilities, establishing him as one of the world's top goalkeepers.
On 27 December, David Raya claimed a clean sheet against Ipswich Town, his 23rd in 50 Premier League games for the Gunners. In doing so, he broke David Seaman's record (22) set in 1993 for the most clean sheets kept by an Arsenal goalkeeper in his first 50 appearances for the club in the division.
In September 1995, David Raya Martín was born. He is now a Spanish professional footballer renowned as one of the best goalkeepers.
Since the Premier League started tracking goalkeeper stats in 2003, David Raya was the only goalkeeper to lead in both saves and save percentage in the 2022-2023 season.
In April 2024, David Raya became the second goalkeeper in Premier League history to keep a sixth consecutive away clean sheet, after Edwin van der Sar did so in 2008-2009.
In March 2024, David Raya helped Arsenal qualify for the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time since the 2009-10 season.
In July 2012, David Raya moved to England to join Blackburn Rovers on a scholarship.
On 26 February 2014, David Raya signed a professional contract with Blackburn Rovers.
In April 2015, David Raya signed a new three-year contract with Blackburn Rovers after returning from a loan spell.
In 2015, David Raya served as Rovers' second-choice goalkeeper behind Jason Steele.
In 2016, David Raya served as Rovers' second-choice goalkeeper behind Jason Steele.
In 2017, Rovers' relegation to League One saw Raya take over as the club's first-choice goalkeeper.
In 2018, David Raya achieved his professional breakthrough with Blackburn Rovers, being part of the team that gained promotion from League One.
In 2018, David Raya made 47 appearances and helped Blackburn Rovers to automatic promotion straight back to the Championship.
In July 2019, David Raya departed Blackburn Rovers after making 108 appearances for the club.
On 6 July 2019, David Raya signed for Championship club Brentford on a four-year contract.
In 2019, David Raya transferred to Championship club Brentford.
In August 2024, David Raya credited former Brentford goalkeeping coach Iñaki Caña – who was a key figure in Raya's transfer from Blackburn to Brentford in 2019 and his move from Brentford to Arsenal in 2023 – for transforming the way he played.
On 2 October 2020, David Raya signed a new four-year contract with Brentford after being reintegrated into the team.
During the 2020-21 season, Raya attempted 300 more passes than any other goalkeeper in the Championship.
In 2020, David Raya's performances earned him a nomination for Goalkeeper of the Year at the London Football Awards. He also shared the EFL Golden Glove award with Bartosz Białkowski.
In October 2021, David Raya suffered a posterior cruciate ligament injury during a match against Leicester City.
In 2021, David Raya finished the season with a promotion medal after Brentford's 2–0 Championship play-off final victory over Swansea City.
In 2021, David Raya was part of the Brentford team that earned promotion to the Premier League.
On 10 January 2022, David Raya returned to outdoor training following his injury.
On 1 February 2022, David Raya made a behind closed doors friendly appearance. On 4 February 2022, David Raya returned to competitive match play with a start in a 4–1 FA Cup fourth round defeat to Everton.
In the 2022 Premier League, David Raya led all goalkeepers for both saves (154) and save percentage (77%).
In January 2023, David Raya was nominated for the Premier League Player of the Month award and rejected a second offer of a new contract with Brentford.
On 15 August 2023, David Raya completed a season-long loan move to Arsenal.
In November 2023, BBC journalist Phil McNulty noted that manager Mikel Arteta faced scrutiny over whether replacing Ramsdale with Raya had reduced Arsenal's effectiveness.
In 2023, David Raya joined Arsenal F.C. on loan, winning the Golden Glove award in his debut season and earning a permanent transfer the following summer.
In August 2024, David Raya credited former Brentford goalkeeping coach Iñaki Caña – who was a key figure in Raya's transfer from Blackburn to Brentford in 2019 and his move from Brentford to Arsenal in 2023 – for transforming the way he played.
On 4 May 2024, David Raya was confirmed as the outright winner of the 2023-24 Premier League Golden Glove.
On 12 March 2024, David Raya saved two penalties in a penalty shootout win against Porto, qualifying Arsenal for the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time since the 2009-10 season.
In August 2024, David Raya completed his permanent move to Arsenal. Also, in August 2024 he made a stunning save against Aston Villa which would later win August 2024's Premier League Save of the Month award.
On 14 August 2024, David Raya credited goalkeeping coach Iñaki Caña for transforming the way he played.
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