Javi Rueda is a Spanish right-back, born on 8 May 2002 (age 24), who plays for Celta Vigo. He wears squad number 17 and has been used primarily on the right side of defence.
His most productive league campaign came at Albacete Balompie in 2024-25, when he scored four goals in 31 appearances. For a full-back, that is a useful return rather than a headline act, but it gave his career a clear step forward.
At Celta Vigo in 2026-27, Rueda has made 12 appearances across all competitions, including 10 in LaLiga and two in the Europa League. His career to this point is that of an established Spanish professional building his place at a higher level.
📈 Key stats and insights
Javi Rueda has made 10 LaLiga 2026 - 2027 appearances with six starts and four substitute appearances
Javi Rueda has featured in 2 Europa League matches this season
Javi Rueda has received 3 yellow cards in LaLiga 2026 - 2027
Javi Rueda averages a 6.65 rating this season with a range of 6.55–6.75
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