Daniel Raba AntolÃÂn (born 29 October 1995) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a right winger for La Liga club Valencia.
Born in Santander, Cantabria, Raba joined Villarreal CF in July 2014 at the age of 19, from Club Bansander. He was assigned to the C team, and made his senior debut on 30 August of that year by coming on as a substitute for Mario González and scoring in a 1âÂÂ3 home loss against CD Castellón in the Tercera División.
On 3 January 2016, Raba first appeared with the reserves by replacing Alfonso Pedraza in a 2âÂÂ2 Segunda División B home draw with RCD Espanyol B. Definitely promoted to the B side ahead of the 2016âÂÂ17 campaign, he scored his first goal for them on 28 August in a 1âÂÂ1 draw against CF Gavàin the same venue, and renewed his contract on 4 June 2017.
Raba made his first-team debut on 25 October 2017, replacing fellow youth graduate Leo Suárez in a 1âÂÂ0 loss at SD Ponferradina in the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey. His first match in La Liga took place on 5 November, when he came in for Carlos Bacca late into the 2âÂÂ0 home win over Málaga CF.
On 23 November 2017, Raba scored his first professional goal, his team's first in a 3âÂÂ2 victory against FC Astana in the group stage of the UEFA Europa League. His first in the league arrived ten days later, but in a 3âÂÂ1 away defeat to CD Leganés.
On 5 August 2019, Raba joined recently relegated club SD Huesca on a season-long loan deal. He returned to Villarreal in July 2020, but featured rarely until terminating his contract on 31 January 2022; his sole UEFA Champions League appearance took place on 23 November 2021, as a late replacement in the 0âÂÂ2 home loss to Manchester United in the group phase.
On 2 February 2022, Raba signed a short-term contract with Granada CF. He totalled only 24 minutes during his spell, also being relegated from the top flight.
On 24 June 2022, Raba agreed to a two-year deal at CD Leganés in the Segunda División. He scored eight goals during the 2023âÂÂ24 season, achieving promotion as champions.
In June 2024, Raba extended his contract for a further year. In the 2024âÂÂ25 campaign, he again netted eight times (nine in all competitions), but was unable to avoid relegation.
On 5 June 2025, Valencia CF announced the signing of Raba on a two-year contract, effective on 1 July.
Raba's younger brother, Pablo, is also a footballer. A defender, he was developed at Racing de Santander.
Huesca
Villarreal
Leganés