Ismael Ruiz

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

Ismael Ruiz Salmón (born 7 July 1977 in Santander, Cantabria), known simply as Ismael, is a Spanish former footballer who played as a central midfielder.

Ismael

Personal information
Full name	Ismael Ruiz Salmón
Date of birth	(1977-07-07) 7 July 1977 (age 48)
Place of birth	Santander, Spain
Height	1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in)
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		235	(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

Honours

International

Spain U18

• UEFA European Under-18 Championship: 1995

Spain U23

• Summer Olympic silver medal: 2000

External links

• Ismael Ruiz at BDFutbol
• Ismael Ruiz – FIFA competition record (archived)