Ismael Ruiz
Spanish footballer
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Ismael Ruiz Salmón (born 7 July 1977 in Santander, Cantabria), known simply as Ismael, is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a central midfielder.[2]
Full name
Ismael Ruiz Salmón[1]
Date of birth
7 July 1977[1]
Place of birth
Santander, Spain[1]
Height
1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in)[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ismael Ruiz Salmón[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 7 July 1977[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Santander, Spain[1] | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1991–1992 | Rayo Cantabria | ||
| 1992–1995 | Racing Santander | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1995–1997 | Racing B | ||
| 1995–2003 | Racing Santander | 160 | (10) |
| 2003–2007 | Terrassa | 32 | (2) |
| 2005–2006 | → Oviedo (loan) | 23 | (0) |
| 2007–2008 | Benidorm | 17 | (0) |
| Total | 232+ | (12+) | |
| International career | |||
| 1995 | Spain U18 | 6 | (0) |
| 1997 | Spain U20 | 7 | (0) |
| 1998–2000 | Spain U21 | 12 | (0) |
| 2000 | Spain U23 | 2 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
| Olympic medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  Spain | ||
| Men's Football | ||
 | 2000 Sydney | Team competition |