The Spanish national team has David Raya as one of its goalkeepers for the 2026 World Cup. The player has talked about his complicated path to the tournament and his desire to represent Spain.

What happened to David Raya?

David Raya played in the fifth division with Southport and could have been an international with England, but he always wanted to represent Spain.

Why is it important for Spain?

David Raya is one of the goalkeepers of the European champion team and one of the main contenders for the world title. Unai Simón is the first choice, but David does not give up on a place in the team.

What's next for David Raya?

David Raya wants to learn from Unai Simón and Joan, and improve his game to be a starter in the Spanish national team. His idol is Iker Casillas, and he wants to be like him.

DateTeamOpponent
2026SpainEngland