Raúl Tamudo
A fiery striker whose passionate loyalty and last-minute goals made him the beating heart of RCD Espanyol for over a decade.
Born 1977 (age 49)·Spanish footballer·Birthday: October 19·Generation X
Biography
Raúl Tamudo was not just a goal scorer; he was an emblem. For fifteen seasons, the Madrid-born forward was the soul of RCD Espanyol, a club often in the shadow of its giant neighbor, FC Barcelona. Tamudo embodied their fighting spirit. He was captain, top scorer, and a folk hero, celebrated for his relentless work rate and a knack for dramatic, crucial goals. His most famous moment came in 2007, when a last-gasp equalizer against Barcelona effectively handed the league title to Real Madrid, a goal immortalized in Espanyol folklore. While his time with the Spanish national team was limited, his legacy is inextricably tied to one club, representing a rare modern example of fierce, one-club devotion in an era of constant transfers.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Raúl was born in 1977, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Raúl Was Born
The biggest hits of 1977
#1 Movie
Star Wars
Best Picture
Annie Hall
#1 TV Show
Happy Days
Raúl's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1977Born
Star Wars premieres; Elvis dies
Gas: $0.62/galHome: $31,800Min wage: $2.30/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Tonight's the Night" — Rod StewartBest Picture: Annie Hall
1982Started school
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1990Became a teenager
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1993Could drive
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1995Could vote
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1998Turned 21
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2007Turned 30
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2017Turned 40
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 49 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- He is RCD Espanyol's all-time top scorer in La Liga history with 129 goals.
- He captained Espanyol to victory in the 2006 Copa del Rey, their first major trophy in over a decade.
- He scored over 150 official goals for Espanyol across all competitions during his tenure.
- He earned 13 caps for the Spanish national team and was part of the squad that won UEFA Euro 2008.
Did You Know?
Despite his deep association with Espanyol, he was actually born in Santa Coloma de Gramenet, in the province of Barcelona.
He briefly played for Rayo Vallecano and Real Sociedad after leaving Espanyol, and finished his career in Mexico.
His celebratory knee-slide after scoring became his trademark gesture.
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