Raul Araujo

Central Defender - Veracruz
27 Sep 2026
Sunday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News Transfers Relations Events 28 Awards Matches History

Events

28

  1. Worried by competition from a new signing Miguel Yuste

    Moderate
    Cause
    The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind. He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  2. Clashed with Jaime Gómez 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.

  3. Worried by competition from a new signing Darvin Chávez

    Moderate
    Cause
    The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind. He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  4. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  5. Heard a passionate full-time response

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  6. Squad status changed

  7. Left out as Fernando Martin was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Fernando Martin 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.

  8. Clashed with Jaime Gómez 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.

  9. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Raul Guardado was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
    Cause
    Cup rotation: the manager rested regulars for this round.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  10. Established as a regular starter

    Moderate
    Cause
    Several solid weeks have made him an undisputed pick.

  11. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  12. Dressing-room inquest after a humiliating result

  13. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  14. Praised by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion covered general matters.

  15. 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.

  16. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.

  17. Clashed with Guillermo Gutierrez 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.

  18. Worried by competition from a new signing Miguel Ángel Herrera

    Moderate
    Cause
    The signing was bought with a similar squad-status tier in mind.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  19. 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.

  20. Led the defence in a tight match

    Minor
    Cause
    He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.

  21. 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.

  22. Frustrated after the club rejected interest from Cambuur

    Moderate
    Cause
    Stage: the bid was rejected. It became public after the bid was rejected. Smaller club, but more minutes on offer. A bid has already been rejected. He is cautious until something concrete arrives. The role on offer is not a clean fit.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  23. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $1.7M/y

  24. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    3y · $1.7M/y

  25. He has started to want: The manager’s trust

    Mind

  26. He has started to want: Someone to lean on

    Mind

  27. Stung by a half-time roasting

    Minor
    Cause
    The team were behind, and the manager needed a response. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  28. Heard a passionate full-time response

    Minor
    Cause
    A big match called for a big message. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.