Fabián Ruiz facts for kids
Fabián Ruiz in 2025
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| Full name | Fabián Ruiz Peña | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 3 April 1996 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Los Palacios y Villafranca, Spain | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Central midfielder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Current team
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Paris Saint-Germain | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Number | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| La Unión Los Palacios | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2004–2014 | Betis | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2016 | Betis B | 23 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2018 | Betis | 56 | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017 | → Elche (loan) | 18 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2018–2022 | Napoli | 125 | (18) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2022– | Paris Saint-Germain | 98 | (9) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2015 | Spain U19 | 2 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2017–2019 | Spain U21 | 14 | (5) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019– | Spain | 48 | (7) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:00, 17 May 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21:05, 10 July 2026 (UTC) |
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Fabián Ruiz Peña, often called just Fabián, is a talented Spanish professional footballer. He was born on April 3, 1996. Fabián plays as a central midfielder for the French club Paris Saint-Germain. He also represents the Spain national team. He is known for his excellent passing and control of the ball.
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Who is Fabián Ruiz?
Fabián Ruiz Peña is a famous Spanish football player. He plays in the middle of the field. He has played for big clubs like Real Betis, Napoli, and Paris Saint-Germain. Fabián has also won important trophies with the Spanish national team.
Fabián's Journey in Club Football
Fabián started playing football at a young age. His mother encouraged him to play football. He joined the youth academy of Real Betis in 2004 when he was eight years old.
Starting with Real Betis
Fabián worked hard and moved up through the youth ranks. He joined the Real Betis reserve team in July 2014. Fabián played his first senior game on September 21, 2014. His first professional match was on December 16, 2014. He helped Betis win 1-0 against Lugo in the Segunda División. On August 23, 2015, Fabián played his first game in Spain's top league, La Liga. It was a 1-1 draw against Villarreal.
Playing for Elche and Back to Betis
In December 2016, Fabián signed a new contract with Betis. He was then loaned to Elche, another team in the second division. He played 18 games and scored one goal for Elche. When he returned to Betis, Fabián became a key player. He scored his first top-league goal on September 25, 2017, in a 4-0 win. He signed another contract in January 2018, which included a €30 million release clause. On April 30, 2018, Fabián scored an important goal. This goal helped Betis qualify for the UEFA Europa League.
Moving to Napoli
On July 5, 2018, Fabián moved to the Italian club Napoli. Napoli paid €30 million for him. He played his first game for Napoli on September 16, 2018, in the UEFA Champions League. Ten days later, he played his first Serie A match, winning 3-0. Fabián played for Napoli for four seasons. He scored 18 goals in 125 league games for the club.
Joining Paris Saint-Germain
On August 30, 2022, Fabián joined the French club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). He signed a five-year contract. He played his first game for PSG on September 10, 2022. On February 1, 2023, he scored his first goal for the team. At the end of that season, Fabián helped PSG win the Ligue 1 title. This was his first league championship.
On May 7, 2025, Fabián scored his first UEFA Champions League goal for PSG. It was a fantastic shot from outside the box. This goal helped PSG reach the Champions League final. PSG went on to win the Champions League that season. They also won two other major trophies, completing a "continental treble." Fabián was a very important player for the team. He continued to help PSG win more titles, including the Ligue 1 in 2026 and another Champions League in 2026.
Fabián's International Career with Spain
Fabián played for Spain's national teams at different age levels, like the Under-19 and Under-21 teams.
Playing for Youth Teams
In July 2019, Fabián played for Spain's Under-21 team again. They competed in the 2019 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. He was a star player in this tournament. He scored a goal in the final against Germany, helping Spain win the championship. Because of his great play, UEFA named him the 'Player of the Tournament'.
Joining the Senior National Team
In March 2019, he was called up to the senior national team. He made his debut on June 7, 2019, in a match against the Faroe Islands. A few days later, he started his first game for Spain against Sweden. He even helped set up a goal in that 3-0 victory. Fabián scored his first goal for the senior Spain team on November 18, 2019.
Winning with Spain
Fabián was part of the squad for UEFA Euro 2020. In June 2023, Fabián helped Spain win their first UEFA Nations League title. He started in the final match against Croatia. Spain won the game after a penalty shootout. In June 2024, Fabián was selected for Spain's squad for UEFA Euro 2024 in Germany. He scored a goal in their first match, helping Spain win 3-0 against Croatia. Fabián was a key starter throughout the tournament. He helped Spain win their fourth European Championship title. On May 25, 2026, Fabián was chosen for Spain's squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He scored his first World Cup goal in the quarter-finals. This goal helped Spain win 2-1 against Belgium.
How Fabián Plays Football
Fabián is a left-footed central midfielder. He is known for his great vision on the field. He has excellent passing, ball control, and dribbling skills. Fabián can play in different positions in midfield. He can be a defensive midfielder or an attacking midfielder. His ability to adapt makes him a valuable player for any team.
Trophies and Achievements
Fabián has won many important titles throughout his career:
Real Betis
- Segunda División: 2014–15
Napoli
- Coppa Italia: 2019–20
Paris Saint-Germain
- Ligue 1: 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25, 2025–26
- Coupe de France: 2023–24, 2024–25
- Trophée des Champions: 2023, 2024, 2025
- UEFA Champions League: 2024–25, 2025–26
- UEFA Super Cup: 2025
- FIFA Intercontinental Cup: 2025
- FIFA Club World Cup runner-up: 2025
Spain U21
Spain
- UEFA European Championship: 2024
- UEFA Nations League: 2022–23; runner-up: 2024–25
Individual
- UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament: 2024
- UEFA European Under-21 Championship Golden Player: 2019
- UEFA European Under-21 Championship Team of the Tournament: 2019
Images for kids
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Fabián playing for Spain in 2019
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See also
In Spanish: Fabián Ruiz Peña para niños
