Raúl Uche Rubio (born 8 October 1997) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Tercera Federación club Cala Pozuelo.
Early life Uche was born in Madrid and developed in the youth system of Rayo Vallecano. In 2015, he joined the club's reserve side in the Tercera División, making five appearances that season.
Club career Leicester City In 2016, Uche signed a four-year contract with Premier League champions Leicester City. In 2018, he went on loan with Betis Deportivo in Segunda División B, scoring four goals in fifteen league appearances, and making another two appearances in the promotion play-offs.
Valladolid Promesas On 13 January 2020, after playing very little with Leicester's U-23 squad over his time at the club, Uche returned to Spain and signed with Segunda División B side Valladolid Promesas. That season, he made six league appearances, scoring one goal, and made one appearance in the promotion play-offs. The following year, he scored six goals in sixteen appearances.
Atlético Ottawa On 28 July 2021, Uche signed with Canadian Premier League side Atlético Ottawa. He made his debut for the club on 2 August 2021 in a 2–1 loss to HFX Wanderers. Ottawa announced in January 2022 that they would not be exercising Uche's contract option, ending his time at the club after one season.
Salamanca On 28 January 2022, Uche returned to Spain, signing with Segunda División RFEF side Salamanca UDS.
Waterford On 1 September 2022, it was announced that Uche had signed for League of Ireland First Division club Waterford until the end of their season in November.
Career statistics
+ Club statisticsClubSeasonLeagueNational CupIncludes appearances in the Canadian Championship.League CupIncludes appearances in the Copa Federación de España.ContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsRayo Vallecano B2015–16Tercera División50—00—0050Betis Deportivo (loan)2017–18Segunda División B154—20—00174Real Valladolid Promesas2019–20Segunda División B61—00—10712020–21Segunda División B166—00—00166Total22700000010237Atlético Ottawa2021Canadian Premier League4010——0050Salamanca2021–22Segunda Federación130—00—00130Waterford2022League of Ireland First Division6310——40113Career total6514202000507414
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