Raúl Albiol

Raúl Albiol is a Spanish professional footballer, known for his role as a central defender. Born on September 4, 1985, in Vilamarxant, Spain, he has had a distinguished career, playing for clubs such as Valencia, Real Madrid, and Napoli. Albiol is also recognized for his contributions to the Spanish national team, being part of the squad that won the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the UEFA Euro 2008 and 2012. Currently the captain of Villarreal CF, he has been vocal about issues of fan safety and sportsmanship in football, recently condemning violence against supporters after a troubling incident at a match.