Rotated through the group stage, then decisive when it mattered most. The Fabián Ruiz stats at the World Cup 2026 show the PSG midfielder scored the quarter-final opener against Belgium and started the semi-final as Spain reached the final. Here is the story of his tournament. For the bigger picture, see our World Cup 2026 hub.
Fabián Ruiz stats at a glance
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Position | Midfielder |
| Club | Paris Saint-Germain |
| Age | 30 |
| Nationality | Spain |
| Major honours | Euro 2024, Champions League 2025 |
Who is Fabián Ruiz?
Fabián Ruiz is a central midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain and Spain, a tall, elegant passer with an eye for goal. Born in April 1996, the 30-year-old made his name at Real Betis and Napoli before joining PSG in 2022, where he won the Champions League as part of the 2025 treble. He was one of Spain’s standout performers as they won Euro 2024, and has scored seven goals in the process of earning nearly 50 caps.
Fabián Ruiz at the World Cup 2026
Ruiz has been used carefully by Luis de la Fuente, but delivered a huge goal and started the biggest games. Here is how his tournament has unfolded.
- Spain 0-0 Cape Verde (group stage, June 15): Started and had five efforts in a goalless opener.
- Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia (group stage, June 21): Off the bench late in a comfortable win.
- Uruguay 0-1 Spain (group stage, June 27): A half-hour cameo from the bench in a narrow away win.
- Spain 3-0 Austria (Round of 32, July 2): A brief late appearance as Spain cruised through.
- Portugal 0-1 Spain (Round of 16, July 6): Another late cameo in a hard-fought win.
- Spain 2-1 Belgium (quarter-final, July 10): Started and scored the opener on 30 minutes to set Spain on their way.
- France 0-2 Spain (semi-final, July 14): Started and played 78 minutes as Spain reached the final.
One goal — and a decisive one — plus starts in both the quarter-final and semi-final tell the story of Ruiz’s tournament under Luis de la Fuente, in a midfield with Pedri and Rodri behind an attack led by Mikel Oyarzabal. For more, see the World Cup 2026 final predictions and the World Cup 2026 hub.
Spain’s midfield marksman
Whether starting or impacting off the bench, Fabián Ruiz has offered Spain control and a goal threat from deep — and he could be key again in the final. Read more in our Spain World Cup profile.
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Fabián Ruiz is a central midfielder for Paris Saint-Germain and Spain, a Euro 2024 winner and Champions League winner.
One – the quarter-final opener against Belgium, which Spain won 2-1 on the way to the final.
Real Betis and Napoli before joining Paris Saint-Germain in 2022.
Euro 2024 with Spain and the Champions League with PSG as part of their 2025 treble.
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