Fabián Ruiz
Spanish footballer (born 1996)
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- Fabián Ruiz Peña ( Spanish pronunciation: [faˈβjan rwiθ ˈpeɲa] ; born 3 April 1996), also known simply as Fabián , is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the Spain national team.
- Ruiz has credited his mother with bringing him into football.
- Fabián played his first match as a professional on 16 December, replacing Xavi Torres in the 51st minute of a 1–0 Segunda División away win against Lugo.
- Loan to Elche On 23 December of the following year he renewed his contract until 2019, and was immediately loaned to Elche in the second level.
- The following 31 January, he renewed his contract until 2023, setting his buyout clause at €30 million.
Fabián Ruiz Peña (Spanish pronunciation: [faˈβjan rwiθ ˈpeɲa]; born 3 April 1996), also known simply as Fabián, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the Spain national team.
Club career
Real Betis
Early years
Born in Los Palacios y Villafranca, Seville, Andalusia, Fabián joined Real Betis' youth setup in 2004, aged eight, after starting it out at EF La Unión de Los Palacios.
Ruiz has credited his mother with bringing him into football. He was promoted to the reserves in July 2014, and made his senior debut on 21 September, coming on as a second half substitute in a 4–1 home loss against Marbella in the Segunda División B championship.
Fabián played his first match as a professional on 16 December, replacing Xavi Torres in the 51st minute of a 1–0 Segunda División away win against Lugo.
Fabián made his debut in the main category of Spanish football on 23 August 2015, coming on as a substitute for Alfred N'Diaye in a 1–1 home draw against Villarreal.
Loan to Elche
On 23 December of the following year he renewed his contract until 2019, and was immediately loaned to Elche in the second level.
Breakthrough
Upon returning, Fabián became a regular starter under new manager Quique Setién, scoring his first goal in the top tier on 25 September 2017 in a 4–0 home routing of Levante. The following 31 January, he renewed his contract until 2023, setting his buyout clause at €30 million.
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