A sweeper-keeper, Raya "is renowned as a vocal keeper, as well as one who is adept with the ball at his feet". He "can play out from the back and is happy covering the space in behind", which allows a team "to play with a high line". As a result of his and Brentford's style of play during the 2020–21 season, Raya attempted 300 more passes than any other goalkeeper in the Championship. In an exclusive interview with Sky Sports on 14 August 2024, Raya credited former Brentford and current Arsenal goalkeeping coach Iñaki Caña – who was a key figure in Raya's transfer from Blackburn to Brentford in 2019 and his move from Brentford to Arsenal in 2023 – for transforming the way he played.

"At Blackburn, [I was] just waiting to make saves. When I signed for Brentford, Iñaki completely changed my style of being a goalkeeper, to be more proactive and anticipate stuff... [If] you can go for a cross, go for it. Don't [just] wait for the save. For balls in behind, stay high to be able to cut out the attack... At Brentford and [Arsenal], my numbers on crosses are remarkable. I love it. [Being an] extra player to get that security straight from the back. I love being part of the build-up [and] trying to create goals and attacks... The benefit is bigger than the risk."

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