Ismael Ruiz

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Ruiz and the second or maternal family name is Salmón.

Ismael
Personal information
Full name Ismael Ruiz Salmón
Date of birth (1977-07-07) 7 July 1977 (age 47)
Place of birth Santander, Spain
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 1+1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1991–1992 Rayo Cantabria
1992–1995 Racing Santander
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1995–1997 Racing B
1995–2003 Racing Santander 160 (10)
2003–2007 Terrassa 32 (2)
2005–2006 → Oviedo (loan) 23 (0)
2007–2008 Benidorm 17 (0)
Total 235 (12)
International career
1995 Spain U18 6 (0)
1997 Spain U20 7 (0)
1998–2000 Spain U21 12 (0)
2000 Spain U23 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
Olympic medal record
Representing  Spain
Men's Football
Silver medal – second place 2000 Sydney Team Competition

Ismael Ruiz Salmón (born 7 July 1977 in Santander, Cantabria), known simply as Ismael, is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a central midfielder.

Honours

International

Spain U18
Spain U23