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Joel Robles
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Joel Robles Blázquez (Spanish pronunciation: [ɟʝoˈel ˈroβles]; born 17 June 1990) is a Spanish professional footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for Saudi First Division League club Al-Qadsiah.
![]() Robles at Everton in 2014 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Joel Robles Blázquez[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1990-06-17) 17 June 1990 (age 34) | ||
Place of birth | Getafe, Spain[2] | ||
Height | 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in)[3] | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Al-Qadsiah | ||
Number | 22 | ||
Youth career | |||
1999–2002 | Getafe | ||
2002–2009 | Atlético Madrid | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2007–2009 | Atlético Madrid C | 39 | (0) |
2009–2010 | Atlético Madrid B | 28 | (0) |
2009–2013 | Atlético Madrid | 2 | (0) |
2012 | → Rayo Vallecano (loan) | 13 | (0) |
2013 | → Wigan Athletic (loan) | 9 | (0) |
2013–2018 | Everton | 42 | (0) |
2018–2022 | Real Betis | 56 | (0) |
2022–2023 | Leeds United | 4 | (0) |
2023– | Al-Qadsiah | 33 | (0) |
International career | |||
2005 | Spain U16 | 1 | (0) |
2006 | Spain U17 | 1 | (0) |
2011–2013 | Spain U21 | 2 | (0) |
2012 | Spain U23 | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 May 2024 |
Robles started his professional career at Atlético Madrid, initially in the C team in 2008, before progressing into the B team a year later, before being promoted into the senior squad. He moved on loan to Rayo Vallecano in January 2012, and again a year later to Premier League side Wigan Athletic, where he was part of their 2013 FA Cup Final-winning side before joining Everton.
Robles played internationally for Spain at under-16, under-17, under-21 and under-23 level, and was part of the squad that won the 2013 European Under-21 Championship.