David Raya's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of David Raya. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1993: David Seaman's Clean Sheet Record

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.

2003: Premier League Stats Tracking

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.

2008: Clean Sheet Record

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.

2009: Arsenal Champions League Qualification

In March 2024, David Raya helped Arsenal qualify for the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time since the 2009-10 season.

2018: Promotion from League One

In 2018, David Raya achieved his professional breakthrough with Blackburn Rovers, being part of the team that gained promotion from League One.

2018: Helps the club to automatic promotion

In 2018, David Raya made 47 appearances and helped Blackburn Rovers to automatic promotion straight back to the Championship.

2020: Nomination and Golden Glove Award

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.

2021: Promotion with Brentford

In 2021, David Raya finished the season with a promotion medal after Brentford's 2–0 Championship play-off final victory over Swansea City.

2021: Promotion to the Premier League

In 2021, David Raya was part of the Brentford team that earned promotion to the Premier League.

2022: Saves and Save Percentage Leader

In the 2022 Premier League, David Raya led all goalkeepers for both saves (154) and save percentage (77%).

January 2023: Premier League Player of the Month Nomination and Contract Rejection

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.

2023: Loan to Arsenal F.C.

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.

2023: Premier League Golden Glove Winner

On 4 May 2024, David Raya was confirmed as the outright winner of the 2023-24 Premier League Golden Glove.

March 2024: Champions League Penalty Shootout Heroics

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.

August 2024: Permanent Move to Arsenal and Save of the Month Award

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.