Alberto Ruiz, born on 9 February 2011 in La Solana (Ciudad Real), is the attacking midfielder who made headlines during the Under-15 World Cup in Azerbaijan. The young Spaniard, who plays as "10" for Real Madrid, has been nicknamed "el Modric manchego" for his playing style inspired by the famous Croatian midfielder.
Ruiz was captain of the Spain Under-15s and proved his worth with a brace in the 5-0 defeat of Colombia in the quarter-finals, followed by two goals in the 6-2 semi-final defeat of Greece. These results established him as one of the protagonists of the tournament and attracted the attention of all European clubs.
The Real Madrid coach described Ruiz as a mobile and complete organizer, capable of directing the game, sewing the pass and inserting himself with timing. His shot from outside the area and his vision of the game, already remarkable for his age, make him a pearl of the cantera blanca.
The Spanish club has already guaranteed the young talent a contract until 2028, confirming its confidence in Ruiz's future. At 15 years old, his career is already booming, and Real Madrid intend to make the most of his potential within the youth team and, in the long term, in the first team.
With the Under-15 World Cup now concluded, the next phase for Ruiz will be the continuation of his development journey within the Real Madrid structure, with the aim of preparing him for the highest levels of European football.