Biography
Who is Gerónimo Rulli?
Early career in Argentina
Gerónimo Rulli grew up in La Plata, Argentina. He trained within the Estudiantes de La Plata youth academy system. He earned a promotion to the senior squad during the 2012 season. Initially, he served as the backup goalkeeper behind teammates Justo Villar and Agustín Silva.
His professional debut occurred on April 8, 2013, during a match against Arsenal de Sarandí. Following this appearance, he became a regular fixture for the team. During the 2013–14 campaign, he played in every league match. He also set a well-known statistical record by going 588 minutes without conceding a goal.
European club football
In July 2014, the goalkeeper moved to Spain to join Real Sociedad on loan. He debuted for the club in August 2014 against Krasnodar, though an ankle injury ended his appearance early. He returned to the field by December. In January 2015, his performance against Barcelona secured a 1–0 victory for his side.
Following his loan period, he signed permanently with Real Sociedad in 2017 after a brief period involving Manchester City. He spent time on loan at Montpellier in 2019. In September 2020, he signed a four-year agreement with Villarreal. During his time there, he helped the team secure the 2021 UEFA Europa League title by scoring a penalty and saving one in the shootout against Manchester United.
Time at Ajax and return to England
In January 2023, the player transferred to the Dutch club Ajax on a contract lasting until 2026. He debuted for Ajax in a KNVB Beker match against FC Den Bosch, keeping a clean sheet. He quickly became the primary goalkeeper for the team, making 19 league appearances in the latter half of the 2022–23 season.
However, an opening match in August 2023 resulted in a severe shoulder injury that required surgical intervention. This injury sidelined him for the remainder of that calendar year. He returned to fitness in November 2023 and played the final matches of the 2023–24 campaign. By August 2024, he moved to the French club Marseille. In August 2026, he returned to the Premier League to sign a two-year contract with Manchester City.
International career with Argentina
Gerónimo Rulli has represented Argentina in various capacities. He participated in the 2016 Olympic tournament held in Brazil, where he served as team captain during a group stage match against Honduras. He earned his first senior team cap on September 8, 2018, during a 3–0 friendly victory over Guatemala.
He was part of the squad that won the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, though he did not play during the tournament. He was also a member of the winning squad for the 2024 Copa América. In October 2024, following a suspension for Emiliano Martínez, he started matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification process against Venezuela and Bolivia. He was also selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad.
Personal stats and awards
Standing 189 centimeters tall, the athlete is known for his role as a goalkeeper. His professional achievements include receiving the Ubaldo Fillol Award in 2014. He was also named to the UEFA Europa League Squad of the Season for the 2020–21 campaign. His career has taken him through leagues in Argentina, Spain, France, the Netherlands, and England.
Birthday and age
Gerónimo Rulli was born on May 20, 1992, which makes Gerónimo 34 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Gerónimo shares the date with 62 other famous people.
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