Rafael "Rafa" Cruz Suárez (born 24 October 2009) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a right winger for UD Las Palmas.
Career Born in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, Cruz began his career with Veteranos del Pilar CF before joining UD Las Palmas' youth categories in 2018. In June 2023, he moved to Real Madrid's La Fábrica, but left the club 18 months later to return to the Amarillos.
In April 2026, Cruz began training with the first team after impressing manager Luis García. In June, he was included in the pre-season of the main squad, and made his professional debut on 16 August, coming on as a second-half substitute for Jesé in a 2–1 Segunda División home win over Albacete Balompié; aged 16 years, nine months and 23 days, he became the third-youngest to debut for the club, behind Omar Fleitas and Pedri.
Personal life Cruz's twin brother Jorge is also a footballer and a winger. Both played together in the youth sides of Las Palmas.
References
External links Real Madrid profile