Raul Gonzalez Blanco

Real Madrid & Spain

Birthdate: June 27, 1977
Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
Height: 180 cms
Weight: 66 kgs
Position: Forward
Appearances & goals with National Team: 31 caps, 16 goals (as of June 1, 2000)
International Debut: October 9, 1996 vs. Czech Republic (D 0:0)
Intelligent player and with the typical features of genius of the ball. One of the most talented strikers in the world, take his place in Real Madrid after Emilio Butragueño's farewell from Real Madrid. He also received the Buitre's legendary number 7. Scored a super goal versus Vasco da Gama in Japan, for the 1998 Intercontinental Cup. The golden boy and undoubted star of the Spanish team was the top scorer in the Euro 2000 qualifying campaign, scoring ten goals in eight matches. He debuted for the national team in 1996, and has become a fixture in the side. He started his career as a midfielder, but is a natural finisher. Now he can play in both midfielder and forward, or as a midforward. Nicknamed "Angel of Madrid."

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