How Ronald Araújo built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Ronald Araújo is a Uruguayan professional footballer renowned as one of the best defenders globally. He plays centre-back for FC Barcelona and the Uruguay national team. Araújo is celebrated for his physical strength, aerial prowess, and speed. While primarily a centre-back, his versatility allows him to effectively play as a right-back when needed. He is a key player for both club and country.
In September 2016, Ronald Araújo made his senior debut for Rentistas, coming on as a late substitute in a 1–0 Segunda División away win against Tacuarembó.
On December 9, 2016, Araújo scored his first senior goal for Rentistas, netting the equaliser in a 2–2 home draw against Central Español.
During the 2017 season, Araújo became a regular starter for Rentistas.
On August 29, 2018, Araújo signed a five-year contract with FC Barcelona for a fee of €1.7 million, plus €3.5 million in variables; he was initially assigned to the reserves in Segunda División B.
On March 20, 2022, Araújo scored his first goal in El Clásico, heading in a corner from Ousmane Dembélé in a 4–0 away victory against the league leaders at Santiago Bernabéu.
During the first 21 league games of the 2022–23 season, Araújo formed a defensive partnership alongside Andreas Christensen and occasionally Jules Koundé at centre-back, helping Barcelona keep the most clean sheets (16) in all of Europe's top 5 leagues.
On July 21, 2023, Barcelona announced Araújo as the club's third captain.
On November 4, 2023, Araújo scored his first goal of the 2023–24 season in the 92nd minute of stoppage time in a 1–0 away win over Real Sociedad.
On January 23, 2025, Araújo extended his contract with the club until 2031.
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