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Raiko Arozarena, 26, is a Cuban footballer who specializes as a goalkeeper. He represents the USL Championship club Tampa Bay Rowdies and is also a member of the Cuban national team.
Randy Arozarena, the older brother of Raiko Arozarena, is a professional outfielder in baseball who is currently part of the Tampa Bay Rays.
Following a brief stint in baseball, Raiko made the decision to pursue a career as a goalkeeper, drawing inspiration from his father. He embarked on his journey by joining local club Pinar del Río, diverging from his brother Randy's chosen path in baseball.
In April 2021, Raiko officially joined the Rowdies and has remained under contract with the team ever since. He made his debut on Oct. 20, 2021.
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Additionally, Raiko had a stint with Forward Madison FC, a team based in Madison, Wisconsin, during the 2022 season. He was loaned to Madison and participated in 16 games before rejoining Tampa Bay at the end of the season.
On May 8, 2022, Raiko Arozarena shared a picture of his family on Instagram, where Randy was also present.
A notable contrast between the two lies in their citizenship. Although both were born in Cuba, Randy acquired Mexican citizenship in 2022, allowing him to represent Mexico in the World Baseball Classic. On the other hand, Raiko made his debut for Cuba's national team in 2022 during friendly matches against the Dominican Republic.
Raiko Arozarena’s impressive performance in Cuba’s first Gold Cup group stage match against Guatemala
During Cuba's first Gold Cup group stage match against Guatemala, Raiko Arozarena showcased his goalkeeping skills as he faced 17 shots, with seven of them on target. He conceded only one goal.
Arozarena's notable saves included a crucial stop on a penalty kick and an impressive outstretched save off a header, which played a significant role in keeping Cuba in the game.
Although Cuba suffered a 1-0 loss, Arozarena's courageous performance garnered attention, highlighting his impact on the international stage.
