Christian Rutjens
Centre-Back · Nr. 3
Spain
Age
28
Height
187 cm
Country
Marbella, Spain
Lincoln Red Imps UEFA CL
Career
2024–2025
Europa FC
2024–2024
Ħamrun Spartans
2023–2024
Chindia Târgoviște
2023–2023
Foggia
2021–2023
Floriana
2020–2021
Torres
2019–2020
Recanatese
2018–2018
Benevento
2018–2019
Cesena
Biography
Christian Rutjens Oliva (born 5 January 1998) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Gibraltarian club Lincoln Red Imps.
In 2016, Rutjens signed for Italian Serie A side Benevento, where he made one league appearance. On 20 May 2018, he debuted for Benevento in a 1–0 loss to Chievo. Before the second half of 2018–19, Rutjens signed for Cesena in the Italian fourth division. In 2021, he signed for Maltese club Floriana.
On 6 January 2023, Rutjens returned to Italy and signed with Foggia until the end of the season, with an option to renew.
On 24 October 2025, Rutjens helped Lincoln Red Imps win their first UEFA Conference League game, scoring a header in the 87th minute against Lech Poznań, making it 2–1 for his team.
In 2016, Rutjens signed for Italian Serie A side Benevento, where he made one league appearance. On 20 May 2018, he debuted for Benevento in a 1–0 loss to Chievo. Before the second half of 2018–19, Rutjens signed for Cesena in the Italian fourth division. In 2021, he signed for Maltese club Floriana.
On 6 January 2023, Rutjens returned to Italy and signed with Foggia until the end of the season, with an option to renew.
On 24 October 2025, Rutjens helped Lincoln Red Imps win their first UEFA Conference League game, scoring a header in the 87th minute against Lech Poznań, making it 2–1 for his team.
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