Biography
Who is Víctor Ruiz?
Early career and Espanyol
Víctor Ruiz joined the youth system at Espanyol in 2006 when he was 17. He came to the club from the nearby area of Cornellà. During the 2008–09 season, he played for the reserve side. This team won their group in the Tercera División and earned promotion through the playoffs.
He made his first appearance for the senior team on 6 December 2009. This debut occurred during a 4–0 loss to Racing de Santander. Under coach Mauricio Pochettino, he played 21 La Liga matches that year. During that campaign, he scored goals against both Atlético Madrid and Málaga.
Transfers to Napoli and Valencia
In early 2011, the player moved to Napoli. He joined the Italian side for a fee of €6 million on 31 January 2011. This deal included a contract lasting four and a half years. He played every minute for Espanyol during the first 15 rounds of that season.
Víctor Ruiz returned to Spain on 30 August 2011. He signed a five-year contract with Valencia for €8 million. His first match for the club was on 10 September in a 1–0 win against Atlético Madrid. He played the full 90 minutes in that game. Later, in December 2013, he received a red card during a Europa League match against Kuban Krasnodar.
Villarreal and Betis years
A transfer to Villarreal took place on 1 July 2015. This move followed a one-year loan period and cost an initial €2.7 million. He played his first competitive game for them on 23 August in a draw with Real Betis. In April 2017, he scored a league goal against Athletic Bilbao before being sent off.
On 7 August 2019, the defender signed a three-year contract with Beşiktaş. He moved back to the Spanish top flight one year later to join Betis as a free agent. He signed a one-year deal there and later extended his stay at Estadio Benito Villamarín until 2023. During the 2021–22 season, he helped Betis win the Copa del Rey, appearing in three matches for that achievement.
International play and return to Espanyol
Víctor Ruiz represented the Spain under-21 team after his early days at Espanyol. He was selected for this squad by manager Luis Milla. During a friendly against Denmark on 8 February 2011, he was sent off in the final minutes. This incident occurred after he punched player Nicki Bille.
In September 2023, he returned to his original professional club. Víctor Ruiz signed a one-year deal with Espanyol on 20 September 2023. This marked his return to the team where his professional path began.
Birthday and age
Víctor Ruiz was born on January 25, 1989, which makes Víctor 37 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Víctor shares the date with 50 other famous people.
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