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David Raya - Under-looked
Brentford’s Number 1 has really established himself as a the ideal modern day keeper, and for me, is right up there with the very best, currently.
The 27 year old is quite a small presence at 6’0, yet doesn’t come across that way on the pitch, being capable and a reassuring man to lay back on.
Profile:
David Raya is an incredible passer of the ball, with great confidence and abilities on the ball. Additionally, he is a great sweeper & imposes himself very impressively on the game.
Distribution:
The focal reason to write a piece on the 5 year servant at Blackburn is the distribution, it’s out of this world. Whether that be going direct to Toney, finding Mbuemo with a long ball, or just a simple clipped pass to Henry, Raya is integral for evading press.
Not only does he allow an easy option in possession at all times due to his adaptability and passing capabilities, but he is at the fore front of a lot of Brentford’s possession on the ball, with 45.12 touches per 90.
David is also a great shot stopper, with a 75.2% save percentage (fbref).
Ultimately, Raya is press resistant, incredible for buildup, one of the best passers of the ball I’ve ever seen for a keeper, a competent commander, great shot stopper, reliable and is the full package for everything you’d want from a keeper.
It’s no surprise Arteta was after him, a season before signing Ramsdale, and it should be no surprise if some of the worlds best clubs or the Premier League’s T6 are after him - particularly Spurs & United, also gaining a well deserved Spain Call-up.
He is that good.