David Ruiz

Defensive Midfielder - Inter Miami CF
5 Nov 2028
Sunday
Process

Events

82
  1. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    His relationship with the manager has soured. Manager trust is low. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  2. Stayed on the bench while David Ayala took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    David Ayala was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  3. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  4. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  5. Clashed with Joaquín Gottesman over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  6. Left out as Arshia Sarshogh was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Arshia Sarshogh was preferred — sharper match readiness.
    Cause
    A fitter teammate was preferred at the same position.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  7. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Minor
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  8. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  9. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
  10. Clashed with Joaquín Gottesman over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  11. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  12. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Minor
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  13. Left out as Yannick Bright was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Yannick Bright was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  14. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. Manager trust is low. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  15. Clashed with Joaquín Gottesman over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  16. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  17. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  18. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  19. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  20. Stayed on the bench while Yannick Bright took the slot

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Yannick Bright was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  21. Stayed on the bench while Yannick Bright took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Yannick Bright was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  22. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  23. Praised by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  24. Clashed with Joaquín Gottesman over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  25. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Minor
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  26. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
  27. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  28. Manager trust is eroding

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  29. Stayed on the bench while Yannick Bright took the slot

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Yannick Bright was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  30. Worried by competition from a new signing Khiry Shelton

    Moderate
    Cause
    He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  31. Stayed on the bench while David Ayala took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    David Ayala was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  32. Settling well into the dressing room

    Minor
    Cause
    A strong training-ground partnership is behind this. The bond between them was already strong, so the morale hit should be limited.
    Outlook
    Settling-in period is still under way.
  33. Clashed with Joaquín Gottesman over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  34. Asked the club to find him a new team

    Minor
    Cause
    Ongoing dressing-room dynamics drove this.
  35. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  36. Romain Gall, a close friend, was sold by the club

    Moderate
    Cause
    Losing a close friend at the club is still felt. The bond between them was already strong, so the morale hit should be limited.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  37. Worried by competition from a new signing Nick Hagglund

    Moderate
    Cause
    He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  38. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
  39. Praised in a satisfied full-time talk

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  40. Window closed with no move

  41. Praised by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  42. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Serious
    Cause
    He is unhappy about his playing time. Manager trust is low. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  43. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Minor
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  44. Left out as Benja Cremaschi was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Benja Cremaschi was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  45. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  46. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.
  47. Frustrated after the club rejected interest from Minnesota United FC

    Moderate
    Cause
    Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. It would be a lateral move. A bid has already been rejected. The talk has begun to distract him.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  48. Left out as Yannick Bright was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Yannick Bright was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  49. Clashed with Joaquín Gottesman over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  50. Interest from Minnesota United FC has turned his head

    Moderate
    Cause
    Stage: concrete interest. The interested club has formally approached. It would be a lateral move. His ambition is outgrowing the current project. The talk has begun to distract him.
    Outlook
    Expectations may build after a stand-out moment.
  51. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  52. Loan listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Insufficient playing time this season
    Who
    Acosta John
  53. Stayed on the bench while Yannick Bright took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Yannick Bright was preferred — his higher squad-status priority.
    Cause
    His squad status would normally start, so the omission stings.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  54. Told he is not in the manager's plans

  55. Manager broke a promise

    Major
    Cause
    Even an honest tone was resented given the strained relationship.
  56. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Below average in surplus position group
    Who
    Acosta John
  57. Settling well in a culturally familiar country

    Minor
    Cause
    The country and culture suit him.; A move home or to a favoured club has been linked.
  58. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Minor
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  59. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
  60. Clashed with Joaquín Gottesman over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  61. Stayed on the bench while Yannick Bright took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Yannick Bright was preferred — longer time settled at the club.
    Cause
    Still inside the settling-in window after his recent move.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  62. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He has unresolved concerns over his contract. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
  63. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
  64. Stayed on the bench while David Ayala took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    David Ayala was preferred — longer time settled at the club.
    Cause
    He is left out while unsettled over his future at the club.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  65. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  66. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.
  67. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $1.1M/y
  68. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $1.1M/y
  69. He never got into the team on loan

    Minor
    Cause
    2 appearances (0 starts) · 6.55 average rating
  70. Clashed with Joaquín Gottesman over training standards

    Minor
    Cause
    The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  71. Unsettled by the squad wage hierarchy

    Moderate
    Cause
    The squad's wage hierarchy is the underlying issue. The gap to the squad's top earners has become a daily reminder.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.
  72. Personality clash with Yannick Bright

    Minor
    Cause
    Their personalities have rubbed against each other for a while now. It played out behind the dressing-room door, away from the cameras.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
  73. Stayed on the bench while Yannick Bright took the slot

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Yannick Bright was preferred — longer time settled at the club.
    Cause
    Still inside the settling-in window after his recent move.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
  74. Returned from loan

    Decision
    Movement
    Vancouver Whitecaps → Inter Miami CF
  75. Joined on loan

    Decision
    Movement
    Inter Miami CF → Vancouver Whitecaps · 230.0K
  76. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $729.7K/y
  77. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $729.7K/y
  78. Returned from loan

    Decision
    Movement
    New England Revolution → Inter Miami CF
  79. Joined on loan

    Decision
    Movement
    Inter Miami CF → New England Revolution · 140.0K
  80. Loan listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Surplus to tactical requirements
    Who
    Acosta John
  81. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    4y · $573.9K/y
  82. Transfer listed

    Decision
    Cause
    Well below squad average
    Who
    Acosta John