Adri Embarba


Adrián "Adri" Embarba Blázquez is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for RCD Espanyol as a right winger.

Club career

Early career

Born in Madrid, Embarba finished his development with local Getafe CF after youth spells with neighbouring Real Madrid and RSD Alcalá. He made his senior debut in the 2011–12 season with CD Marchamalo in Castile-La Mancha, scoring six goals in Tercera División; in July 2012, he signed with RCD Carabanchel.

Rayo Vallecano

In July 2013, Embarba joined Rayo Vallecano, being assigned to the B-team also in the fourth level. He made his first-team – and La Liga – debut on 30 August, coming off the bench for injured Iago Falque and playing 65 minutes in a 1–2 home defeat against Levante UD.
On 12 June 2014, Embarba signed a new three-year deal with Rayo, being definitely promoted to the main squad. He scored his first professional goal on 14 March of the following year, the last in a 3–1 win over Granada CF also at the Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas.
Embarba contributed with two goals in 28 appearances during the 2015–16 campaign, as the club suffered relegation. On 8 October 2017, he scored a brace in a 4–1 Segunda División home rout of Real Valladolid.
On 19 December 2017, after establishing himself as a regular starter, Embarba renewed his contract until 2021. He achieved promotion to the top flight in 2017–18, scoring a career-best eight times in the process and adding 14 assists.

Espanyol

Embarba transferred to RCD Espanyol on 23 January 2020, after his €10 million release clause was paid.

Personal life

Embarba's cousin, Isaac, is also a footballer. A midfielder, he also played for Rayo.

Honours

Rayo Vallecano