COMMENTS
Central defender, strong very good tactically. He belongs to the last promotion of young guns from the lesser teams, called to be a part in the closest future of the club.

WHAT I MOST LIKE ABOUT HIM
He's brave and didn't hesitate when facing some much more veteran strikers.

WHAT I DISLIKE ABOUT HIM
Unlike his teammate Pavón, he's taking a long time in giving the quality leap that he needs to earn his definitive place in the first team.

A CURIOUS FACT
Rubén played his two first matches with Real Madrid against the same team, Anderlecht, and at the same stadium, Brussels' Constant vanden Stock... with one year's difference between them.

HIS HOTTEST MOMENT
This pre-season Rubén has offered some pretty performances, especially covering players like Heskey and Batistuta.