David Raya

David Raya Martín (born 15 September 1995) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Premier League club Arsenal and the Spain national team. Born in Barcelona, Catalonia, Raya signed for Blackburn Rovers in the summer of 2012, from Barcelona-based club UE Cornellà. His good progress throughout the club's academy led Raya earning his first professional contract with the club on 26 February 2014. Raya was then given thirty-three shirt ahead of the 2014–15 season. In September 2014 he signed for Southport on a months loan which was subsequently extended, he played a role in the clubs cup run in the FA Cup which they eventually got knocked out by Derby County in the 3rd round. After four months at the club, Raya returned to his parent club. In April 2015, he made his league debut for Blackburn Rovers starting in goal against Leeds United and kept a clean sheet in a 3–0 win at Elland Road. Manager Gary Bowyer praised Raya's performance, with Raya, himself, saying his performance was good as well as keeping a clean sheet. On 30 April 2015, he signed a new three-year contract with Blackburn. On 2 May 2015 Raya started and played the full 90 minutes in a 3–2 win over Ipswich Town at Ewood Park. On 8 August 2015, he started and was preferred in goal to Jason Steele at Ewood Park against Wolves in a 2–1 defeat on the opening day of the 2015–16 season.