Rubén Gómez Peris (born 24 January 2002) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Villarreal CF.
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Career
Born in Alzira, Valencian Community, Gómez joined Valencia CF's youth setup in 2010, from hometown side UD Alzira. He left the club in 2016 after being deemed surplus to requirements, and spent a year at CF Promeses Sueca before returning to his first club Alzira in 2017.
Gómez joined Villarreal CF's youth sides in 2019 from Alzira, but spent his first season with affiliate side CD Roda. He made his senior debut with the C-team on 7 February 2021, coming on as a first-half substitute for field player Javier Comeras as starter Jaime Durán was sent-off in a 0–0 Tercera División home draw against CD Benicarló.
In June 2023, after establishing himself as a starter for the C-team, Gómez renewed his contract with the Yellow Submarine and was promoted to the reserves in Segunda División. He made his professional debut on 3 February of the following year, starting in a 3–0 away loss to CD Mirandés.
A backup to Iker Álvarez in the B-side, Gómez renewed his contract with Villarreal until 2027 on 9 January 2025. He became an undisputed starter after Álvarez left, and was promoted to the first team in La Liga in August 2026.
Career statistics
As of match played 24 May 2025