Sergio Ruiz (footballer)

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

Sergio Ruiz Alonso (born 16 December 1994) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Granada CF. Mainly a defensive midfielder, he can also play as a right back.

Sergio Ruiz

Personal information
Full name	Sergio Ruiz Alonso
Date of birth	(1994-12-16) 16 December 1994 (age 30)
Place of birth	El Astillero, Spain
Height	1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s)	Defensive midfielder, right-back
Team information
Current team	Granada
Number	20
Youth career
	Arenas de Frajanas
	Atlético Perines
	Laredo
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2013–2014	Pontejos	37	(5)
2014–2015	Atlético Albericia	33	(5)
2015–2016	Racing B	36	(7)
2016–2020	Racing Santander	127	(8)
2020–2022	Charlotte FC	18	(1)
2020–2021	→ Las Palmas (loan)	43	(5)
2022–	Granada	83	(1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 31 March 2025

Club career

Born in El Astillero, Cantabria, Ruiz represented CD Arenas de Trajanas, CA Perines and CD Laredo as a youth. In 2013, after finishing his formation, he joined Tercera División side CD Pontejos, and made his debut for the club during the campaign.

Ruiz subsequently represented fellow fourth division sides SD Atlético Albericia and Racing de Santander B before being promoted to the latter's first team for the 2016–17 season, in Segunda División B.^[1]

On 17 January 2019, Ruiz extended his contract with the Verdiblancos until 2022.^[2] He contributed with six goals in 34 appearances in 2018–19, as his side returned to Segunda División after a four-year absence.

Ruiz made his professional debut on 17 August 2019, coming on as a late substitute for Álvaro Cejudo in a 0–1 home loss against Málaga CF.^[3]

On 8 July 2020, it was announced that Ruiz became the first ever signing for Charlotte FC ahead of their inaugural season in MLS in 2022.^[4] On 3 September, he joined second division side UD Las Palmas on an 18-month loan.^[5]

On 9 August 2022, Ruiz signed a four-year contract with Granada CF in the second division.^[6]

Career statistics

As of match played 24 May 2024

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Pontejos	2013–14	Tercera Federación	37	5	—		—		37	5
Atlético Albericia	2014–15		35	5	0	0	1	0	36	5
	2015–16		1	2	0	0	—		1	2
	Total		36	7	0	0	1	0	37	7
Rayo Cantabria	2015–16	Tercera Federación	34	7	0	0	—		34	7
Racing Santander	2016–17	Segunda División B	28	1	2	0	1[a]	0	31	1
	2017–18		31	1	1	0	—		32	1
	2018–19		37	6	3	0	—		40	6
	2019–20	Segunda División	31	0	1	0	—		32	0
	Total		127	8	7	0	1	0	139	8
Las Palmas	2020–21	Segunda División	37	5	0	0	—		37	5
	2021–22		6	0	0	0	—		6	0
	Total		43	5	0	0	—		43	5
Charlotte	2022	MLS	18	1	1	0	0	0	19	1
Granada	2022–23	Segunda División	19	1	1	0	—		20	1
	2023–24	La Liga	35	0	1	0	—		36	0
	Total		54	1	2	0	—		56	1
Career total			349	34	10	0	2	0	361	34

1. Appearances in Segunda División B play-offs

Honours

Granada

• Segunda División: 2022–23