Abel Ruiz

Abel Ruiz Ortega (Spanish pronunciation: [aˈβel ˈrwiθ]; born 28 January 2000) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Primeira Liga club Braga and the Spain national team.

Club Career

Barcelona

Born in Almussafes, Valencian Community, Ruiz joined Barcelona's youth setup in 2012, from Valencia. On 21 November 2016, he renewed his contract with the club.

On 9 April 2017, while still a junior, Ruiz made his senior debut with the reserves, coming on as a late substitute for Jesus Alfaro in a 2–0 Segunda Division B away win against Badalona; he also became the first player born in the 2000s to make an appearance for the club's senior ranks.

After Barcelona B's promotion, Ruiz made his professional team debut on 28 August 2017, replacing David Concha in an 0–3 home loss against Tenerife for the Segunda Division championship. Four days later he scored his first professional goal in a 2–2 draw against Granada.

Ruiz had his first-team debut in the Supercopa de Catalunya on 7 March 2018, scoring the winning penalty in a shootout against Espanyol. His La Liga debut came on 12 May 2019 in a 2–0 win against Getafe, as a substitute for Philippe Coutinho for the final 21 minutes at the Camp Nou.

Braga

On 31 January 2020, Ruiz joined Portugal's Braga on loan for the rest of the season, with a mandatory purchase for €8 million and a buy-back clause. He made his debut on 20 February in the round of 32 first leg of the UEFA Europa League away to Rangers, starting the game and scoring in a 2–3 loss. Totalling eight appearances over the season, he scored his first Primeira Liga goal on 4 July soon after entering in a 4–0 home win over Aves.

Ruiz was the top scorer in the Taca de Portugal as Braga won it in 2020–21, contributing 7 goals in as many games. This included two in a 3–2 win away to Porto in the semi-finals.

This page also has a version in other languages :  Абель Руис (russian)