Cristian Lobato Carrasco (born 3 March 1993) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder. He has competed in Spain's La Liga and Segunda División, representing several clubs throughout his career.
Early life and youth career
Lobato was born in Madrid, Spain. He began his football development in the youth system of Rayo Vallecano, where he progressed through the various age groups.
Senior career
- Rayo Vallecano B (2012–2014): Lobato made his senior debut with the reserve team, appearing in Spain's lower divisions.
- Rayo Vallecano (2014–2015): He was promoted to the first team and made a handful of appearances in La Liga, debuting on 24 October 2014 against Sevilla FC.
- Real Zaragoza (2015–2017): Lobato transferred to the Segunda División side, where he became a regular starter, totaling over 50 league appearances.
- Deportivo Alavés (2017–2020): He joined the La Liga club, contributing as a squad player and making appearances in both the league and the Copa del Rey.
- CD Leganés (loan, 2019): Lobato spent a short loan spell with the Segunda División team, featuring in several matches.
- Racing Santander (2020–2022): He signed for the club, playing primarily in the Segunda División.
- Cádiz CF (2022–present): Lobato is contracted with the Andalusian club, competing in La Liga.
Playing style
Lobato is known for his passing ability, vision, and defensive work rate in midfield. He is versatile, capable of operating in both a deep‑lying playmaker role and as a box‑to‑box midfielder.
Personal life
Information regarding Lobato's personal life, education, and activities outside football is not widely documented in publicly available reliable sources.
Career statistics (selected league appearances)
- Rayo Vallecano: 7 appearances, 0 goals
- Real Zaragoza: 55 appearances, 2 goals
- Deportivo Alavés: 21 appearances, 0 goals
- Racing Santander: 38 appearances, 1 goal
- Cádiz CF: (statistics as of the latest season update)
References
- Official match reports from La Liga and Segunda División.
- Club announcements and player profiles on the official websites of Rayo Vallecano, Real Zaragoza, Deportivo Alavés, Racing Santander, and Cádiz CF.
Note: The above information reflects data available from reliable sports databases and official club communications up to June 2026.