Place of birth Motril, Spain 1991–1993 Motril Name Luis Rubiales Height 1.80 m | Playing position 1993–1995 Valencia Role Footballer Position Defender | |
Full name Luis Manuel Rubiales Bejar Date of birth (1977-08-23) 23 August 1977 (age 38) | ||
Primera entrevista de Luis Rubiales como presidente de la RFEF
Luis Manuel Rubiales Bejar (born 23 August 1977) is a Spanish retired professional footballer who played as a defender.
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Known for not being a very skilled player but a tenacious one – he only appeared in 53 La Liga games over the course of three seasons – he received the nickname Pundonor (Courage).
Football career
Rubiales was born in Motril, Province of Granada. During his Spanish career, spent mainly in Segunda Division, he represented Guadix CF, RCD Mallorca B, UE Lleida, Xerez CD, Levante UD (gaining promotion to La Liga in 2004 and 2006) and Alicante CF. He made his debut in the main category of Spanish football on 29 August 2004, coming on as a late substitute in a 1–1 away draw against Real Sociedad.
On 4 August 2009, it was announced he had agreed a one-year deal at Scottish Premier League side Hamilton Academical. However, after only three league appearances – four official – he left the club and returned to this country.
In March 2010, already retired, Rubiales was elected president of the Association of Spanish Footballers (AFE).