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5 Greatest Spanish Football Players Of All Time

Spain is one of the eight national teams which have won the FIFA World Cup. They are very proud of their football heritage. The nation has produced some of the best players ever. Their most impressive run came when they won the Euros in 2008, the FIFA World Cup in 2010, and the Euros again in 2012. This list features some of the best Spanish football players to have ever lived.

Who Are The Greatest Spanish Football Players Of All Time?

5. David Villa

ON THIS DAY: In 2019, David Villa announced his retirement from football.

◉ 755 games
◉ 98 caps
◉ 436 goals
◉ 15 trophies

Spain's all time leading goalscorer with 59 goals. 🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/PLCOqlniUs

— Squawka (@Squawka) November 13, 2021

David Villa is arguably the best Spanish striker of all time. The fifth spot on this list was a fight between two of Spain’s best strikers, David Villa and Raul Gonzalez. According to us, David Villa finished just ahead of Raul, considering he is Spain’s top goal scorer of all time. The ex-Barcelona star scored 59 goals in 98 national appearances, averaging 0.608 goals per game. The striker was afforded a chance when Spain’s manager, Luis Aragones, left Raul out of the squad. Since then, the Spanish forward has made the number 9 role in the Spanish squad his own.

4. Sergio Ramos

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Sergio Ramos is regarded as one of the best leaders the sport has ever seen. His defensive prowess, paired with his captaincy skills, made him an extremely formidable opponent. The Spanish defender is considered by many fans the best defender of all time. The ex-Real Madrid star is a serial winner. He has won five league titles and four Champions League titles with Real Madrid. He has also won the Euros twice and the FIFA World Cup with Spain. Sergio Ramos is the most capped player in Spain’s history. He will go down in history as one of the greatest defenders and Spanish players of all time.

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3. Iker Casillas

🇪🇸 Iker Casillas became the first goalkeeper to captain a team to the EURO title in 2008 👏@IkerCasillas | @SeFutbol https://t.co/e3JYGipXdp pic.twitter.com/nnJBPTx7jr

— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) August 4, 2020

Iker Casillas was extremely hard to score against. The goalkeeper was the final wall behind the mighty Spanish defense. Casillas is widely regarded as one of the best and most consistent goalkeepers ever. He played for the Spanish Football Team between 2000 and 2016.

The Real Madrid icon is Spain’s second-most-capped player. He was named the captain of the national team in 2006. He led them to two Euro championships in 2008 and 2012 and won the FIFA World Cup as Spain’s captain in 2010. Casillas was forced to retire in 2020 after suffering a mild heart attack while playing for Porto. He will go down in history as the most successful Spanish captain of all time and one of their best-ever players.

2. Xavier Hernandez

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Xavier Hernandez and Andres Iniesta are considered the best midfielders of all time. Choosing one of these two is one of the most challenging tasks in the world. However, most people put Iniesta ahead of Xavi because he scored the goal that won them the FIFA World Cup. The Spanish midfielder had a stellar career for both club and country. Xavi played 133 times for Spain. He won the Euros and the FIFA World Cup with Spain and won 25 trophies in his 17-year career at Barcelona. He played a crucial part in helping his nation win the 2010 FIFA World Cup and will go down as one of the best players the nation has ever produced.

1. Andres Iniesta

🇪🇸 He got a whole nation celebrating euphorically in 2010 🏆

🥳 Today’s it’s time to celebrate with a #WorldCup final hero. Many happy returns, Andres Iniesta! 🎊#HBD | @andresiniesta8 | @SeFutbolpic.twitter.com/ou7vs5aGdk

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) May 11, 2021

Andres Iniesta is the best Spanish football player of all time. The midfielder has had an unbelievable career, impressing with Spain and Barcelona. Iniesta scored the most important goal in the Spanish Football Team’s history. In the 116th minute of the World Cup final, the ex-Barcelona star managed to find the back of the net to give his nation the lead against the Netherlands.

This was the only goal scored in the final, and Spain went on to win the game 1-0 and lift their first-ever FIFA World Cup trophy. Many great players have praised Iniesta and his game through the years. Wayne Rooney once called him the best player in the world. While Sergio Ramos and Andres Iniesta played for rival teams at the club level, the former could not help but praise his compatriot.

Ramos said:

“He is the enlightened one. Someone touched by a magic wand. He commands so much respect on the pitch. As a football lover I am proud to have played with him. He makes the difference and does things that no one else can do.”

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