Racing Santander Squad — Players, Numbers, Age & Previous Clubs

1 GK

Lars Simon Albin Eriksson

NationalitySweden

Age19 (2007-01-03)

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Previous Clubsdalkurd FF, Stockholm Internazionale, Elfsborg, Elfsborg

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A young Swedish goalkeeper who sits second in the pecking order. He has little top-flight experience yet and is expected to gather minutes mainly in the Copa del Rey.

13 GK

Julen Agirrezabala

NationalitySpain

Age25 (2000-12-26)

Height / Weight187cm / 80kg

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Previous ClubsValencia, Athletic Club

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A proven goalkeeper from Athletic Club's youth system who contributed to the 2023-24 Copa del Rey triumph. A left-footed keeper with strong technical ability, allowing him to participate in build-up play. He possesses sharp reflexes and has shown his mettle in penalty shootouts.

35 GK

Laro Gómez Rodríguez

NationalitySpain

Age19 (2006-10-16)

Height / Weight185cm / 74kg

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Previous ClubsRacing Santander II, Escobedo

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A 185cm goalkeeper from Santander, Spain. Joined Racing Santander after spells with Racing Santander II, Escobedo.

2 DF

Álvaro Mantilla Pérez

NationalitySpain

Age26 (2000-05-09)

Height / Weight184cm / 71kg

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Previous ClubsLaredo

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The reference point at right-back, covering the whole flank with physical power and defensive intensity. Recent muscle trouble means that if reinforcements arrive he could shift toward a rotation role.

3 DF

Aarón Martín

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Age29 (1997-04-22)

Height / Weight180cm / 72kg

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4 DF

José Manuel Hernando Riol

NationalitySpain

Age28 (1998-07-19)

Height / Weight183cm / 70kg

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Previous ClubsAmorebieta, Tondela, Real Madrid

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An undisputed centre-back with no direct competition for the role. Solid in defence and strong in the air, he is the anchor of the back line as the club returns to the top flight after 14 years, having worked his way up from the lower divisions.

5 DF

Pablo Ramón Parra

NationalitySpain

Age25 (2001-06-30)

Height / Weight186cm / 76kg

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Previous ClubsEspanyol, Mirandes, Real Madrid II, Espanyol, Racing Santander

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A centre-back from Real Madrid's academy. His 186cm frame brings strength in duels, and he is composed in build-up. He has experience defending for lower and mid-table Spanish sides at Mirandes and Espanyol.

16 DF

Facundo González Molino

NationalityUruguay

Age23 (2003-07-06)

Height / Weight193cm / 78kg

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Previous ClubsJuventus, Sampdoria, Feyenoord

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A 193cm Uruguayan centre-back signed permanently after Racing exercised their option with Juventus. His height is a real weapon, but last season was uneven and he needs more consistency and concentration to nail down a starting spot.

17 DF

Jorge Salinas Viadero

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Age19 (2007-04-03)

Height / Weight181cm / 73kg

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A Santander-born left-back who would be first choice on that flank if he stays. His potential has attracted offers from several clubs, so his future is the open question.

22 DF

Pedro Felipe

NationalityBrazil

Age22 (2004-05-23)

Height / Weight189cm / 84kg

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A Brazilian centre-back signed from Juventus, one of two South American arrivals, joining a young defensive group competing for places in the top flight.

24 DF

J. Belocian

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Age21 (2005-02-17)

Height / Weight186cm / 73kg

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30 DF

C. Sanchez

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Previous ClubsEspanyol B, Espanyol II

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A defender who arrived via Espanyol's academy, adding youthful depth at the back.

33 DF

S. Calera

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A. Crespo

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German Mesonero

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6 MF

Íñigo Sainz-Maza Serna

NationalitySpain

Age28 (1998-06-16)

Height / Weight181cm / 71kg

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The club captain in midfield. Minutes will be scarcer with Sergio Canales and Inigo Vicente ahead of him, but he retains value as cover for injuries and as a voice in the dressing room.

8 MF

André Almeida

NationalityPortugal

Age26 (2000-05-30)

Height / Weight176cm / 62kg

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Previous ClubsVitória de Guimarães

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A Portuguese attacking midfielder with outstanding creativity and technique. His close control in tight spaces and through balls are key weapons. He joined from Vitoria de Guimaraes and wears the number 10 shirt as the creative hub of Valencia's attack.

8 MF

Gustavo Adolfo Puerta Molano

NationalityColombia

Age23 (2003-07-23)

Height / Weight172cm / 73kg

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Previous ClubsBayer Leverkusen, 1. FC Nürnberg, Bogota FC, Hull City

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A Colombian midfielder who became one of the team's pillars with his ball recovery and distribution. He arrived via Bayer Leverkusen, but the signs point to a departure this summer.

14 MF

Maguette Gueye

NationalitySenegal

Age23 (2002-12-30)

Height / Weight188cm / 75kg

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Previous ClubsPartizani

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A 188cm Senegalese midfielder whose form improved through the back end of last season. He is a rotation option whose minutes will follow his performances.

15 MF FW

Pablo García

NationalitySpain

Age26 (2000-02-24)

Height / Weight174cm / 63kg

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Previous ClubsReal Betis, Betis Deportivo

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A left-footed right winger who has been in Betis' academy since age six. A highly promising talent selected for Spain's U-21 team. He excels in dribbling penetration and speed, scoring four goals in the 2025 U-19 European Championship semi-final.

18 MF

M. Prati

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Age22 (2003-12-28)

Height / Weight183cm / 73kg

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20 MF

Sergio Canales Madrazo

NationalitySpain

Age35 (1991-02-16)

Height / Weight176cm / 65kg

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Previous ClubsReal Betis, Real Sociedad, Valencia, Real Madrid, Monterrey

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A 35-year-old Santander native and La Liga great who has come home to the club he loves. The summer's biggest signing, he is both the attacking reference and the set-piece director, taking the penalties, free-kicks and corners. His reading of the game and decision-making remain first class.

23 MF

Iván Martín

NationalitySpain

Age27 (1999-02-14)

Height / Weight178cm / 70kg

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Previous ClubsGirona, Alavés, Mirandés, Villarreal

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An attacking midfielder distinguished by his delicate left-footed touch and incisive final passes. Developed at Villarreal's academy, he serves as the creative hub at Girona. Thrives in tight spaces and also takes set pieces.

29 MF

A. Vallecillo

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A midfielder from the club's academy, developing while picking up minutes for a promoted side.

33 MF

Jorge Castellanos

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A midfielder from the club's academy who has joined the first-team squad and is pushing for minutes.

34 MF

D. Diaz

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A young midfielder from the club's academy, part of the first-team squad in a first top-flight season for 14 years.

36 MF

Sergio Martínez

NationalitySpain

Age19 (2007-05-15)

Height / Weight185cm / -

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A 185cm midfielder born in 2007. Promoted from the club's academy, he is gaining experience in the top flight for the first time in 14 years.

38 MF

Hugo Martín

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A midfielder promoted from the club's academy, now gathering experience in the top flight.

44 MF

M. Solorzano Diestro

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B. Attia

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Previous ClubsAl Ahly

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A midfielder. Joined Racing Santander after spells with Al Ahly.

7 FW

Giorgi Guliashvili

NationalityGeorgia

Age25 (2001-09-05)

Height / Weight175cm / 66kg

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Previous ClubsVelež, FK Sarajevo, Saburtalo

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A Georgian attacker who has delivered when given his chance. His minutes depend on selection and injuries elsewhere, but he adds depth to the squad.

9 FW

Juan Carlos Arana Gómez

NationalitySpain

Age26 (2000-02-08)

Height / Weight178cm / 69kg

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Previous ClubsEibar, Villarreal

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A forward who blends pace, intelligent movement and finishing. Injuries cut into his minutes last season, but fully fit he is the leading candidate up front, with Eibar and Villarreal on his CV.

10 FW

Iñigo Vicente Elorduy

NationalitySpain

Age28 (1998-01-06)

Height / Weight178cm / 69kg

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Previous ClubsAthletic Club, Mirandes

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The creative hub who produced 9 goals and 21 assists in the promotion season, topping the squad's ratings. He shares free-kick and corner duties with Sergio Canales, and his Athletic Club upbringing shows in how he unpicks tight spaces.

11 FW

Andrés Martín García

NationalitySpain

Age27 (1999-07-11)

Height / Weight177cm / 64kg

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Previous ClubsRayo Vallecano, Tenerife, Cordoba

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An attacker who led the promotion side with 17 goals. His finishing and consistency in front of goal are his strengths, and he is the alternative penalty taker. A Rayo Vallecano product, he is expected to lead the line in the top flight.

12 FW

Asier Villalibre Molina

NationalitySpain

Age28 (1997-09-30)

Height / Weight184cm / 86kg

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Previous ClubsAthletic Club, Alavés, Numancia

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A forward signed permanently after the club exercised its option. At 184cm he offers a physical presence up front and is used from the bench to shift the game, with Athletic Club experience behind him.

21 FW

Mohamed Yassir Zabiri

NationalityMorocco

Age21 (2005-02-23)

Height / Weight177cm / 69kg

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Previous ClubsUTS Rabat, Famalicao, Rennes

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A Moroccan attacker on loan from Rennes. Quick, mobile and sharp in his attacking decisions, he will build up minutes with plenty of room to grow.