Rafael Rullán

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

Rafael Rullán Ribera (8 January 1952 – 4 May 2025) was a Spanish professional basketball player. A talented center, whose versatility and range helped him to also play the power forward position, he was one of the stars of Real Madrid, throughout the 1970s and the 1980s.

Rafael Rullán

Personal information
Born	(1952-01-08)8 January 1952 Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Died	4 May 2025(2025-05-04) (aged 73) Madrid, Spain
Listed height	7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight	236 lb (107 kg)
Career information
Playing career	1969–1988
Position	Power forward / center
Career history
1969–1987	Real Madrid
1987–1988	Collado Villalba
Career highlights
5× FIBA Intercontinental Cup champion (1976–1978, 1981) 4× EuroLeague champion (1974, 1978–1980) 5× FIBA European Selection (1976, 1977, 1979, 1981 ×2) FIBA Saporta Cup champion (1984) 14× Spanish League champion (1970–1977, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1984–1986) 9× Spanish Cup winner (1970–1975, 1977, 1985, 1986)
Medals Representing  Spain Men's Basketball FIBA EuroBasket 1973 Spain

Club career

Rullán was a major contributor to Real's three EuroLeague titles in 1974, 1978, and 1980, as well as their FIBA Saporta Cup title in 1984. He had a memorable performance, with 27 points in the 1980 EuroLeague Final, against Maccabi Tel Aviv. He won 14 Spanish League championships, and 9 Spanish King's Cup titles, in his 18 seasons with the club.

National team career

Rullán also shone with the senior Spain men's national basketball team, playing in 161 games, and winning the silver medal at the EuroBasket 1973.

Death

Rullán died on 4 May 2025, at the age of 73.^[1][2][3]