He played his debut match against AIK Fotball in UEFA Cup at the age of eighteen. He debuted for La Liga in January 2005 against Athletico Madrid then later returned to Valencia. In that same year he was part of UEFA Champions League. He joined Real Madrid in June 2009 as the first Spanish player on the team. He emerged as an unbeatable player, triumphing in the Champions League at Olympique de Marseille. He suffered an ankle injury that occurred while playing as a team captain for the Spanish Cup against CD Alcoyano. He was then sold to Napoli in Italy in July 2013 on a four-year contract. Raúl Albiol was married to his girlfriend Alicia Roig in 2011 and has two children with her. Raúl Albiol has won 2 Ligas in the year (2003-2004, 2011-2012), 2 King’s cup (2007-2008, 2010-2011), 2010 World cup, 2004 Euro Cup under -19, UEFA Cup (2003-2004), Super cup (2012-2013).