Roberto Soldado
π₯ TrendingA member of the Millennial generation, Roberto Soldado was born in 1985 in Valencia and went on to become a celebrated Athlete.
Spanish association football player
"Roberto Soldado's most defining period came during his three seasons at Valencia CF, where he established himself as one of La Liga's most prolific strikers." β About Roberto Soldado
| Metric | Roberto Soldado | Avg Athlete | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 40 | 47 | -7 yrs |
| Height | 179cm (5'10") | 176cm | +3cm |
| Career length | 22 yrs | ~35 yrs | -13 yrs |
| Based on 1874 Athlete profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Roberto Soldado
Did you know that despite his prolific club career and consistent goal-scoring, Roberto Soldado only earned 12 caps for the Spanish national team?
- Was the top scorer in Spain's Segunda DivisiΓ³n in 2005-06 with 30 goals for Real Madrid B.
- Despite being a Real Madrid academy product, he only made 16 senior appearances for the first team.
- He represented Spain at every youth level, from U15 to U21, before earning senior caps.
- His 2013 transfer to Tottenham Hotspur from Valencia was a club record fee for Spurs at the time.
- Known for his strong penalty-taking ability, often serving as the primary spot-kick taker for his teams.
Roberto Soldado's most defining period came during his three seasons at Valencia CF, where he established himself as one of La Liga's most prolific strikers. He netted 81 goals in 146 appearances across all competitions, leading the attack and often captaining the side, including memorable Champions League campaigns.
Soldado is remembered as a tenacious and intelligent striker, highly respected for his professionalism and consistent goal-scoring ability across numerous top-tier Spanish clubs. He embodied the spirit of a traditional number nine, always a threat in the box.