Alán Ruíz

Alán Ruíz was born in La Plata, Argentina on 19 August 1993 (age 32).

Alán Ruíz, born on 19 August 1993 (age 32), is an Argentine central attacking midfielder with Arouca. His career has included a notable spell in Portugal with Sporting CP, where his most productive league season came in 2016-17: six goals in 23 appearances, a decent return for a player operating behind the front line.

Now at Arouca, Ruíz is an established professional rather than a name needing much ceremony. His market value is around £340,000, according to Transfermarkt. His career has been shaped mainly by Portuguese football, with Sporting CP providing the clearest peak in terms of league output.

📈 Key stats and insights

Alán Ruíz has no recorded current-season appearances

Alán Ruíz is out of contract after leaving Estrela Amadora in 2025

Alán Ruíz's last four club moves were free transfers

Alán Ruíz has a listed market value of €400k

Alán Ruíz's highest listed seasonal goal return is three

Last updated 22 May 2026. Send feedback

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Cen Att Mid
Primary Position: Midfielder
Position

Alán Ruíz

CAM

1.83m (6ft)
Height: 78kg (12st 3lb)
Weight: 19 August 1993 (age 32)
Date of Birth: La Plata
Birthplace: Argentina 🇦🇷
Country of Birth: £340,000 (via Transfermarkt)
Market Value: 30 June 2026 (2m)
Contract Expires

📋 Career stats

Team: Estrela Amadora
Season 2024 - 2025
Country: Portugal 🇵🇹
Games: 27
Goals: 1

Team: Arouca
Season 2022 - 2023
Country: Portugal 🇵🇹
Games: 31
Goals: 3

Team: Arouca
Season 2021 - 2022
Country: Portugal 🇵🇹
Games: 9
Goals: 1

Team: Arsenal de Sarandi
Season 2021
Country: Argentina 🇦🇷
Games: 13
Goals: 1

Team: Aldosivi
Season 2019 - 2020
Country: Argentina 🇦🇷
Games: 6
Goals: 1

Team: Aldosivi
Season 2018 - 2019
Country: Argentina 🇦🇷
Games: 7
Goals: 1

Team: Colón
Season 2018 - 2019
Country: Argentina 🇦🇷
Games: 6
Goals: -

Team: Colón
Season 2017 - 2018
Country: Argentina 🇦🇷
Games: 14
Goals: 2

Team: Sporting CP
Season 2017 - 2018
Country: Portugal 🇵🇹
Games: 5
Goals: -

Team: Sporting CP
Season 2016 - 2017
Country: Portugal 🇵🇹
Games: 23
Goals: 6

Team: Colón
Season 2015
Country: Argentina 🇦🇷
Games: 13
Goals: -

Team: San Lorenzo
Season 2015
Country: Argentina 🇦🇷
Games: 3
Goals: -

Team: Gremio
Season 2014
Country: Brazil 🇧🇷
Games: 23
Goals: 4

Team: San Lorenzo
Season 2013 - 2014
Country: Argentina 🇦🇷
Games: 10
Goals: -

Team: San Lorenzo
Season 2012 - 2013
Country: Argentina 🇦🇷
Games: 24
Goals: 3

Team: Gimnasia y Esgrima
Season 2010 - 2011
Country: Argentina 🇦🇷
Games: 6
Goals: -

At 32, Alán Ruíz's recent career reads as a sequence of short spells across Portugal, Argentina and Brazil rather than a settled peak. The supplied appearance data is not useful, but the goal returns are modest – never above three in any listed season – which suggests a creative midfielder whose recent impact has been limited.

💰 Transfers

Team: Estrela Amadora
31 July 2024
From: Sport Recife
Type: Free Transfer

Team: Sport Recife
6 July 2023
From: Arouca
Type: Free Transfer

Team: Arouca
29 January 2022
From: Arsenal de Sarandi
Type: Free Transfer

Team: Arsenal de Sarandi
28 October 2020
From: Sporting CP
Type: Free Transfer

Team: Aldosivi
16 January 2019
From: Sporting CP
Type: Loan

Team: Colón
25 January 2018
From: Sporting CP
Type: Loan

Team: Sporting CP
1 July 2016
From: San Lorenzo
Type: Fee (£4m)

Team: Colón
15 July 2015
From: San Lorenzo
Type: Loan

Team: San Lorenzo
1 January 2015
From: Gremio
Type: Signed

Team: Gremio
1 January 2014
From: San Lorenzo
Type: Signed

Team: San Lorenzo
3 September 2012
From: Gimnasia y Esgrima
Type: Fee (£340k)

Team: Gimnasia y Esgrima
1 January 2011
Type: Signed

Alán Ruíz's transfer history is dominated by free moves. Sporting CP to Arsenal de Sarandi, Arsenal de Sarandi to Arouca, Arouca to Sport Recife and Sport Recife to Estrela Amadora were all free transfers, followed by his release in 2025. That pattern points to a player moving through opportunity-led deals rather than commanding a fee.

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🔗 External links

Alán Ruíz on Transfermarkt