Carles Soria

Carles Soria Grau (born 8 October 1996) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a right back for RCD Espanyol B.

Club Career

Born in Calaf, Barcelona, Catalonia, Soria joined RCD Espanyol's youth setup in 2009, from Club Gimnastic Manresa. On 4 June 2015, after finishing his graduation, he was promoted to the reserves in Segunda Division B.

Soria made his senior debut on 23 August 2015, replacing Adrian Dalmau in a 1–0 victory against UE Lleida. His first senior goal came the following 14 February, netting his team's only in a 1–3 home loss CD Atletico Baleares.

On 4 April 2016, Soria's contract was extended until the end of 2018. On 1 June 2017, he moved abroad for the first time in his career, signing a two-year deal with Cypriot First Division club AEK Larnaca FC.

Soria made his professional debut on 20 December 2017, coming on as a late substitute for compatriot Joan Tomas in a 0–0 draw at AEL Limassol. His first goal for the club occurred on 13 May of the following year, in a 3–2 home defeat of the same opponent; late in the month, however, he was released by the club.

On 21 June 2018, Soria returned to Espanyol and its B-team, signing a two-year contract.