David Raya's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 2, 2026

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

David Raya Martín is a Spanish professional footballer, currently playing as a goalkeeper for Arsenal in the Premier League and the Spain national team. He is widely considered among the best goalkeepers globally, recognized for his consistency, excellent distribution skills, remarkable shot-stopping, and strong command of his penalty area.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1993: Clean Sheet Record

David Seaman's record, set in 1993, for the most clean sheets kept by an Arsenal goalkeeper in his first 50 Premier League appearances was broken on December 27.

2003: Led All Goalkeepers

According to Opta Sports, in the 2022-23 Premier League, Raya led all goalkeepers for both saves (154) and save percentage (77%), becoming the only goalkeeper to top both categories in a single campaign in the competition since stats started being tracked in 2003–04.

2008: Edwin van der Sar Clean Sheet Record

In 2008-2009, Edwin van der Sar set a clean sheet record, which David Raya equaled on April 20.

2009: Edwin van der Sar Clean Sheet Record

In 2008-2009, Edwin van der Sar set a clean sheet record, which David Raya equaled on April 20.

2010: Arsenal Reached Champions League Quarter-Finals

David Raya helped Arsenal reach the Champions League quarter finals for the first time since 2010 on March 12, 2024.

2018: Helped Rovers to Automatic Promotion

During the 2017-18 season, David Raya made 47 appearances and helped Blackburn Rovers to automatic promotion back to the Championship.

2018: Promotion from League One

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

2020: Nominated for Goalkeeper of the Year

In 2020, David Raya's performances during the first half of the 2019–20 season earned him a nomination for Goalkeeper of the Year at the 2020 London Football Awards and he shared the EFL Golden Glove award with Bartosz Białkowski.

2021: Promotion Medal with Brentford

In 2021, David Raya finished the season with 48 appearances, 17 clean sheets and a promotion medal, earned with a 2–0 2021 Championship play-off final victory over Swansea City.

2021: Promotion to Premier League with Brentford

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

January 2023: Nominated for Premier League Player of the Month Award

In January 2023, David Raya was nominated for the Premier League Player of the Month award. That same month, Raya rejected a second offer of a new contract.

2023: Premier League Golden Glove Winner

On May 4, 2024, it was confirmed that David Raya was the outright winner of the 2023–24 Premier League Golden Glove, having kept the most clean sheets (16) of any goalkeeper in the season.

March 2024: Saved Two Penalties in Champions League

On March 12, 2024, David Raya saved two penalties in a penalty shootout win against Porto in the Champions League round of 16, helping Arsenal reach the quarter finals for the first time since 2010.

2024: Played in UEFA Euro 2024

In 2024, David Raya was part of the Spain squad that won UEFA Euro 2024, playing one match, starting the final group stage match in a 1–0 win over Albania.

2024: UEFA Euro 2024 Win

In 2024, David Raya won the UEFA Euro 2024 with Spain.

September 2025: 100th Appearance for Arsenal

On September 13, 2025, David Raya made his 100th appearance for Arsenal in a 3–0 home win against Nottingham Forest, also recording his 42nd clean sheet for the club.