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Raúl career review in pictures as the former player turns 40
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Raul started off his career in the ranks of the Atlético Madrid youth system before moving across to Real Madrid
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29/10/1997 A 17 year old Raúl bags his first LaLiga goal against Zaragoza
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05/11/94. A week after making his first team debut, he played in his first Madrid derby at the Bernabéu finding the target during the game too
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He made his champions League debut during the 95/96 season facing Ajax on September 13 1995
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He made his U21 Spain debut in 1996
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Om May 20 1998, Raul claimed his first Champions League medal as Madrid beat Juventus FC in Amsterdam
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Raúl celebrating the 06/07 LaLiga title
Foto:Chema DíazDiario AS
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Raúl won three Champions League titles in his time with Real Madrid
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On august 30, 2002 Raúl wins his first UEFA Super Cup after a 3-1 win over Feyenoord Rotterdam
Foto:KOTE RODRIGO
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323 goals and 741 appearances for Real Madrid, securing 16 titles to boot.
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"Los galácticos"
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He played in three World Cup's for Spain
Foto:Jesús AguileraDiario AS
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Iconic image of Raul asking for quiet at Camp Nou during the 1999 El Clásico
Foto:GUSTAU NACARINOREUTERS
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Raul and Alfredo Di Stéfano
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After 16 seasons at Real Madrid, Raúl moved to Bundesliga side Schalke 04 on July 31, 2010
Foto:PATRIK STOLLARZAFP
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He played his last game in Germany on 28/04/12 as Schalke 04 faced Hertha BSC Berlin.
Foto:INA FASSBENDERREUTERS
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Qatar was the next destination in his career, moving to QSL side Al Saad on May 13, 2012.
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Tribue paid to Raul at the Santiago Bernabéu in 2013 after a friendly between AL Saad and Madrid.
Foto:Jesús AguileraDiario AS
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In December 2014 New York Cosmos (NASL franchise), unveiled Raul as a anew signing. He retired from the game on October 15, 2015.
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Raul in NASL action with Cosmos.
Foto:Mike StobeNew York Cosmos/Getty Images