Dani Raba; 30, is a Spanish soccer player who plays the position of a right-winger for the Segunda Division side, CD Leganes. He previously played for Villarreal and Granada, and is yet to represent Spain at the youth level, nor has he been invited to the senior national team.
He is not yet married but is in a relationship with Jara Martin.
Who Is Dani Raba?
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The Spanish winger was born Daniel Raba Antolin on October 29,1995 in Santander, Spain. He was raised together with his brothers Pablo and Alvaro.
The 30 years old, like most of his peers, must have had the innate desire to play soccer for fun alone and build a career in it. So, he started playing soccer at a tender age.
As a young man with his dreams at heart, he joined a local football team known as Club Bansander where he spent two years playing. When he turned 19, the winger joined Villarreal CF in July 2014 but was moved to the club’s C team that played 4th division (Tercera Division) football in Spain.
The years that followed saw him moving to the club’s B team and finally the first team respectively. His contract with Villarreal expired in January 2022, and he signed a short-term deal with Granada CF the following month. In June 2022, he joined the Segunda Division side, CD Leganes.
Is Dani Raba Married?
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For now, Raba is not married but is in a romantic relationship with a beautiful woman; Jara Martin. The large chunk of her pictures on his social media pages particularly Instagram speaks loudly about how he feels about her.
On the other hand, Martin reciprocates the love and attention she enjoys from him by attending most of his games and cheering him on from the stands. It shows that she is not just dedicated to the relationship alone but also supportive of her and his dreams.
There was an instance where she stood with him and took a picture with him alongside the Europa League trophy. Villarreal won the title for the 2020/21 season after beating Manchester United in a penalty shootout in the finals.
If things keep going smoothly between the two lovers, it wouldn’t be long before the wedding bells begin to ring.
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How Much Does Dani Raba Make From His Career
Football is a lucrative sport with players earning huge amounts of money from their contracts, match bonuses, and endorsement deals. There are other players that have gone the extra mile to establish their personal business ventures. All these puts together contribute immensely to their net worth.
Although Raba’s exact net worth is yet to be determined. While at Villarreal, he earned a weekly wage of £5, 400 (€6,379), and £280, 800 (€331,755) annually. His salary with CD Leganes is not known at this time.
Meanwhile, his value in the transfer market has been witnessing a sharp decline, with the highest being €5 million as of July 2018. However, it has dropped to €900, 000 as of June 2022.
5 Amazing Facts About Dani Raba
1. He Scored A Goal In His First Senior Appearance For Villarreal’s C Team
The 30 years old winger marked his senior debut appearance for Villarreal’s C team in grand style. He netted his team’s only goal in a 1-3 home defeat to CD Castellon in the Tercera Division match when he was introduced as a substitute for Mario Gonzalez.
2. Raba Made His First Team Appearance For Villarreal In 2016
Before making the appearance, the winger first featured for the club’s reserve team coming on as a replacement for Alfonzo Pedraza in a 2-2 all draw with RCD Espanyol B in the Segunda Division B game. He gained permanent promotion to the club’s B team in time for the 2016/17 season and netted his first for the side in a 1-1 home draw with CF Gava on 28th August 2016.
After renewing his contract with the club on 4th June 2017, Raba made his first appearance for the first team on 25th October 2017. He was introduced to the game as a substitute for fellow youth graduate Leo Suarez in a 0-1 defeat to SD Ponferradina in the Copa del Ray round of 32.
3. He Netted His First Professional Goal In November 2017
18 days after playing his first La Liga game, the winger scored his first professional goal on 23rd November 2017. He netted his side’s first goal in a 3-2 win over FC Astana in the UEFA Europa League. Ten days later, he got his first La Liga goal in a 1-3 away loss to CD Leganes.
4. How He Plays The Ball
The left-footed player who plays on the right wing is known for taking long shots and can give through passes excellently. He knows how to give key passes and is dangerous on the counter-attack. And contributes to the team’s defense by tackling.
5. How Tall Is He?
The winger is quite tall. He stands at a height of 6 feet 0 inches (1.84m). And weighs 76kg (167lbs). His height makes him a threat to defenders, especially in aerial duels.
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