Javi Rueda, born on 8 May 2002 (age 24), is a Spanish right-back associated with Celta Vigo, where he wears squad number 17.
His clearest senior progress came at Albacete Balompie. The 2024-25 season was his most productive in league football, with four goals in 31 appearances – useful output from full-back rather than anything needing dressed up beyond that.
Rueda has since been involved at LaLiga level with Celta Vigo. In 2026-27, he has made six league appearances, all in LaLiga, as he continues to build his top-flight record.
His career so far is a straightforward Spanish development path: progress at Albacete, then a role at Celta Vigo, with enough senior football behind him to be more than a prospect but still with plenty to prove.
📈 Key stats and insights
Javi Rueda has made six LaLiga appearances in 2026-27 — three starts and three substitute appearances
Javi Rueda averages a 7.02 rating in 2026-27 with a high of 7.73 and a low of 6.38
Javi Rueda has one yellow card in 2026-27
Javi Rueda joined Celta Vigo from Real Madrid B on a free transfer in July 2023 and spent a loan spell at Albacete Balompié beginning August 2024
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