Dani Raba


Daniel Raba Antolín is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a right winger for La Liga club Valencia.

Career

Villarreal

Born in Santander, Cantabria, Raba joined Villarreal CF in July 2014 at the age of 19, from Club Bansander. He was assigned to the C team, and made his senior debut on 30 August of that year by coming on as a substitute for Mario González and scoring in a 1–3 home loss against CD Castellón in the Tercera División.
On 3 January 2016, Raba first appeared with the reserves by replacing Alfonso Pedraza in a 2–2 Segunda División B home draw with RCD Espanyol B. Definitely promoted to the B side ahead of the 2016–17 campaign, he scored his first goal for them on 28 August in a 1–1 draw against CF Gavà in the same venue, and renewed his contract on 4 June 2017.
Raba made his first-team debut on 25 October 2017, replacing fellow youth graduate Leo Suárez in a 1–0 loss at SD Ponferradina in the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey. His first match in La Liga took place on 5 November, when he came in for Carlos Bacca late into the 2–0 home win over Málaga CF.
On 23 November 2017, Raba scored his first professional goal, his team's first in a 3–2 victory against FC Astana in the group stage of the UEFA Europa League. His first in the league arrived ten days later, but in a 3–1 away defeat to CD Leganés.
On 5 August 2019, Raba joined recently relegated club SD Huesca on a season-long loan deal. He returned to Villarreal in July 2020, but featured rarely until terminating his contract on 31 January 2022; his sole UEFA Champions League appearance took place on 23 November 2021, as a late replacement in the 0–2 home loss to Manchester United in the group phase.

Granada

On 2 February 2022, Raba signed a short-term contract with Granada CF. He totalled only 24 minutes during his spell, also being relegated from the top flight.

Leganés

On 24 June 2022, Raba agreed to a two-year deal at CD Leganés in the Segunda División. He scored eight goals during the 2023–24 season, achieving promotion as champions.
In June 2024, Raba extended his contract for a further year. In the 2024–25 campaign, he again netted eight times, but was unable to avoid relegation.

Valencia

On 5 June 2025, Valencia CF announced the signing of Raba on a two-year contract, effective on 1 July.

Personal life

Raba's younger brother, Pablo, is also a footballer. A defender, he was developed at Racing de Santander.

Honours

Huesca
Villarreal
Leganés