21st Century Cracks: Éric Ruiz, the triumph of constancy

Éric Ruiz (El Ejido, Almería, 2002) is an example of improvement and confidence in his possibilities. It is also a demonstration of the large number of obstacles that those who want to successfully perform the difficult job of goalkeeper have to overcome. Such a special demarcation, in which coinciding with another talented partner can leave you without minutes, makes continuity difficult.

Éric well knows that He has had to change teams from a young age to seek the confidence he believed he deserved. Time has given it a reason. He learned it very early: in the Children's category he went from Almería to Poli Aguadulce in search of more minutes. It shone and came what seemed like his ultimate opportunity: signed for Sevilla. However, the Sevilla team transferred it to CD Altair. He returned the following year, although they did not give him opportunities: only ten games.

There he decided it was time to step back … to gain momentum. He left for La Mojonera, in the Third Andalusian. He was looking to enjoy again, have fun and regain lost confidence. Objective accomplished: it aroused the interest of Betis, who signed that goalkeeper with a privileged physique (1.87m. He is currently measuring) that Sevilla had ruled out.

Betis transferred him to Calavera, a club with which he has signed a collaboration agreement, and that was the season of its explosion. In the Honor Division he stood out for his personality, reflexes and physique. He also caught the attention of La Rojita and was called up for the U-17 World Cup in Brazil.

This year is fixed in the Betis Honor Division, where Toni Doblas tries to polish him every day to prepare his jump to the first team in the medium term. No one disputes that he has the conditions to reach professional football and has become one of the great promises that the Verdiblanco club has in its youth team. After overcoming all kinds of obstacles based on constancy, football finally shows Éric Ruiz his kindest face …