Isma Ruiz

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Ruiz and the second or maternal family name is Sánchez.

Ismael "Isma" Ruiz Sánchez (born 14 February 2001) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Córdoba CF.

Isma Ruiz

Personal information
Full name	Ismael Ruiz Sánchez
Date of birth	(2001-02-14) 14 February 2001 (age 24)
Place of birth	Gójar, Spain
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Córdoba
Number	8
Youth career
2008–2010	La Zubia
2010–2011	Ogíjares 89
2011–2013	Granada
2013–2014	Maracena
2014–2016	Santa Fe
2016–2019	Granada
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2019–2021	Granada B	42	(1)
2019–2023	Granada	9	(0)
2022–2023	→ Ibiza (loan)	16	(0)
2023–	Córdoba	66	(3)
International career
2019	Spain U18	6	(0)
2019	Spain U19	2	(0)
2019	Spain U20	5	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 20 June 2025

Club career

Born in Gójar, Granada, Andalusia, Ruiz represented CA La Zubia, Ogíjares 89 CF, UD Maracena, CD Santa Fe and Granada CF as a youth.^[1] He made his senior debut with the latter's reserves on 17 March 2019, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 0–1 Segunda División B away loss against CD Badajoz.^[2]

On 19 July 2019, Ruiz renewed his contract until 2023, being definitely promoted to the B-side.^[3] He made his first team debut on 17 December, starting in a 3–2 away success over CE L'Hospitalet, for the season's Copa del Rey.^[4][5]

Ruiz made his La Liga debut on 8 November 2020, starting in a 0–2 away loss against Real Sociedad, as his side was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.^[6] He scored his first senior goal ten days later, netting the B's equalizer in a 2–2 home draw against Sevilla Atlético.

Ruiz was a member of the first team squad during the 2021–22 season, as Granada suffered relegation from the top tier. On 19 August 2022, he moved to UD Ibiza in Segunda División on a one-year loan deal.^[7]

On 9 August 2023, Ruiz signed a three-year contract with Primera Federación side Córdoba CF.^[8]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 23 May 2021^[9]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			National Cup		Continental		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Granada B	2018–19	Segunda División B	3	0	—		—		3	0
	2019–20	Segunda División B	15	0	—		—		15	0
	2020–21	Segunda División B	24	1	—		—		24	1
	Total		42	1	0	0	0	0	42	1
Granada	2019–20	La Liga	0	0	1	0	—		1	0
	2020–21	La Liga	1	0	2	0	1[a]	0	4	0
	Total		1	0	3	0	1	0	5	0
Career total			43	1	3	0	1	0	47	1

1. Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League