The first Spain national football team was constituted in 1920, with the main objective of finding a team that would represent Spain at the Summer Olympics held in Belgium in that same year. During first half 1920s, Elo Rating shows Spain is the best team in the World 4 years. The group of stars comprise Jose Maria Balauste, Josep Samitier, Rafael Pichichi and Ricardo Zamora. Towards the 1st half 1930s that is the first era of professional football in Spain, Zamora still maintain his status as the best goalkeeper in the World with top-class players like Jacinto Quincoces, Luis Regueiro and Isidro Langara. The 2nd half saw Spanish Civil War and La Liga was suspended. In the post war-era, Barcelona established themselves dominating La Liga with its legends Antonio Ramallets, Joan Segarra, Estanislao Basora and the Hungarian who played for Spain national team during 1950s. The team won Latin Cup in 1949 and 1953 but not successful in 1953 Pequena Copa El Mundo.
At the inaugural European Cup through the 2nd half 1950s to Early 1960s, Real Madrid dominated European cup won five titles consecutively. The South american foreigners consist of Alfredo Di Stefano and Jose Santamaria were a main key player of both Real Madrid and Spain. Di Stefano as the best player in the World has the most appearances for Spain than other nations but he failed to lead Spain qualified for the 1958 World Cup and unfortunately he was injury in the 1962 final tournament. Spain won 1964 European nation cup under the stars Luis Suarez Miramontes to date is the only Spanish player to win Ballon'Dor and played alongside contemporary stars like Francesco Gento, Amancio Amaro and Luis De Sol. From mid-1960s to 1970s, Jose Pirri and Jose Angel Iribar were remarkable player when La Liga was at the era of declination and Spain did not qualify for World Cup and Euro over a decade. Spain in second half 1980s was formed and led by stars from "La Quinta" Real Madrid dominated La Liga like Butagueno, Michel and Camacho. Real Madrid "Galacticos" with two top-class players Raul Gonzalez and Fernando Hierro were indispensable for Spain between late 1990s to early 2000s.
Spain finally met its golden era between late 2000s to early 2010s. The team was primarily formed based on Barcelona "Tiki Taka" led by Andreas Iniesta, Xavi Hernandez and David Villa. The team won three major international tournaments in row and won its only World Cup in history.
At the inaugural European Cup through the 2nd half 1950s to Early 1960s, Real Madrid dominated European cup won five titles consecutively. The South american foreigners consist of Alfredo Di Stefano and Jose Santamaria were a main key player of both Real Madrid and Spain. Di Stefano as the best player in the World has the most appearances for Spain than other nations but he failed to lead Spain qualified for the 1958 World Cup and unfortunately he was injury in the 1962 final tournament. Spain won 1964 European nation cup under the stars Luis Suarez Miramontes to date is the only Spanish player to win Ballon'Dor and played alongside contemporary stars like Francesco Gento, Amancio Amaro and Luis De Sol. From mid-1960s to 1970s, Jose Pirri and Jose Angel Iribar were remarkable player when La Liga was at the era of declination and Spain did not qualify for World Cup and Euro over a decade. Spain in second half 1980s was formed and led by stars from "La Quinta" Real Madrid dominated La Liga like Butagueno, Michel and Camacho. Real Madrid "Galacticos" with two top-class players Raul Gonzalez and Fernando Hierro were indispensable for Spain between late 1990s to early 2000s.
Spain finally met its golden era between late 2000s to early 2010s. The team was primarily formed based on Barcelona "Tiki Taka" led by Andreas Iniesta, Xavi Hernandez and David Villa. The team won three major international tournaments in row and won its only World Cup in history.
Spain
Location : South-Western Europe
European
Championship Participation : 11 Times (1964, 1980, 1984, 1988,
1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012,2016, 2020)
World Cup
Participation : 16 Times (1934,
1950, 1962, 1966, 1978, 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022)
Achievement :
1950 FIFA World Cup Fourth Place
2010
FIFA World Cup Champion
3
Times European Championship Winners (1964, 2008, 2012)
1984
European Championship Runner-Up
Most Caps : Sergio Ramos (180 Games)
Top Scorer :
David Villa (56 Goals)
The Greatest
Player Ever : Andres Iniesta
All-Time Spanish Squad
1. Ricardo Zamora
Date Of Birth : 21 January 1901
Position : Goalkeeper, Height : 194 cm
Caps : 46 Games, Major Club: Espanyol, Real Madrid
Caps : 46 Games, Major Club: Espanyol, Real Madrid
World Cup Participation : 1934 (3
Games)
Club Honours : 4 Times Catalan Champions
2 Times Spanish Champions, 5 Times Copa Del Rey
International Honours : 1920 Olympic Games Silver Medal
Individual Achievement : 1934 Order Of Republic Medal
The Great Cross Of The Order Of Cisneros
1934 FIFA World Cup’s Best Goalkeeper
1999 IFFHS Spain Goalkeeper of The Century
Class : Queen Gold
Club Honours : 4 Times Catalan Champions
2 Times Spanish Champions, 5 Times Copa Del Rey
International Honours : 1920 Olympic Games Silver Medal
Individual Achievement : 1934 Order Of Republic Medal
The Great Cross Of The Order Of Cisneros
1934 FIFA World Cup’s Best Goalkeeper
1999 IFFHS Spain Goalkeeper of The Century
Class : Queen Gold
Date Of Birth : 13 April 1978
Position : Center-Back/ Right-Back
Height : 178 cm, Major Club : Barcelona, Caps : 100 Games
World Cup Participation : 2002, 2006, 2010 (14 Games)
Club Honour : 5 Times Spanish La liga, 3 Times Spanish Cup
3 Times UEFA Champion League (2006, 2009, 2011)
2009 FIFA Club World Cup
International Honours : 2008 UEFA Euro, 2010 FIFA World Cup
Individual Achievement : 2006 UEFA Champion League Best Defender
6 Times UEFA Team of The Year, 3 Times FIFPro World XI
2008 UEFA Euro Best XI, 2010 FIFA World Cup All-Star Team
2010 European Defender of The Year
Class : Prince Gold
2010 European Defender of The Year
Class : Prince Gold
3. Jose Antonio
Camacho
Date Of Birth : 8 June 1955
Position :
Left-Back, Height : 174 cm
Major Club : Real Madrid
Caps : 81 Games
World Cup
Participation : 1982, 1986 (10 Games)
Club Honours : 9 Times Spanish La liga
5 Times Spanish Cup
1 Time
Spanish League Cup
2 Times
UEFA Cup (1985, 1986)
International
Honours : 1984 UEFA Euro Runner-Up
Individual
Achievement : None
Class : Queen Bronze
Date Of Birth : 17
July 1905
Position :
Center-Back
Height : 181 cm
Major Club
: Deportivo Alaves, Real Madrid
Caps : 25 Games
World Cup Participation
: 1934 (3 Games)
Club
Honours : 2 Times Spanish La
liga
2 Times Spanish Cup
International
Honours : None
Individual Achievement : 1934 FIFA World Cup All-Stars Team
Class : Prince Gold
Class : Prince Gold
Date Of Birth : 25 March
1968
Position : Sweeper/Center-Back, Height :
188 cm
Major Club : Real Madrid, Caps : 89 Games (29 Goals)
World Cup Participation
: 1994, 1998, 2002 (12 Games)
Club Honours
: 5 Times Spanish La liga, 1 Time Spanish Cup
3 Times UEFA Champion League
(1998, 2000, 2002)
2 Times Intercontinental Cup
(1998, 2002)
International
Honours : 1982 FIFA World Cup Champion
Individual Achievement : 1997 El
Pas Spanish Footballer Of The Year
1998 UEFA Champion League Best
Defender
2002 FIFA World Cup All-Star
Team
Class : Queen Bronze
Class : Queen Bronze
Date Of Birth
: 11 March 1945
Position :
Box-To-Box Midfielder
Height : 174 cm
Major Club :
Real Madrid
Caps :
47 Games (16 Goals)
World Cup Participation
: 1966, 1978 (7 Games)
Club Honours
: 10 Times Spanish La liga
4 Times Copa Del Rey
1966 European Cup Winner
International
Honours : None
Individual Achievement
: None
Class : Queen Gold
Class : Queen Gold
7. Amancio Amaro
Date Of Birth : 16 October 1939
Position : Right-Winger, Height : 176 cm
Major Club : Real Madrid, Caps : 42 Games (11 Goals)
World Cup Participation : 1966 (2 Games)
Club Honours : 9 Times Spanish La Liga
3 Times Copa Del Rey
1966 European Cup Winner, 1964 Runner-Up
International Honours : 1964 European Championship Winner
Individual Achievement : 2 Times La Liga Top Scorer (1969,1970)
1964 European Championship Best Player
1964 Bronze Ball European Footballer of The Year
Class : Queen Bronze
8. Xavi Hernandez
Class : Queen Bronze
Date Of Birth : 25 January 1980
Height : 170 cm, Position : Central Holding Midfielder
Major Club : Barcelona, Caps : 133 Games
World Cup Participation : 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014 (17 Games)
Club Honours : 6 Times Spanish La Liga, 1 Time Copa Del Rey
3 Times UEFA Champion League (2006, 2009, 2011)
2 Time FIFA Club World Cup (2009, 2012)
International Honours : 2 Times UEFA Euro Winners (2008, 2012)
2010 FIFA World Cup Champion
Individual Achievement : 1999 La Liga Young Player Of The Year
2005 Spanish Player Of The Year, 2008 UEFA Euro Best Player
2008 IFFHS World Best Playmaker, 2009 UEFA Club Best Midfielder
2009 Bronze Ball World Soccer Player of The Year
2009 Bronze Ball Ballon’ Dor, FIFA World Player of The Year
2009 Spanish National Sportsman of the Year, 010 FIFA World Cup All-Star Team
2009 Spanish National Sportsman of the Year, 010 FIFA World Cup All-Star Team
2 Times Bronze Ball FIFA Ballon'Dor (2010, 2011)
Class : Queen Gold
Date Of Birth : 27 June 1977, Height :
182 cm
Position : Forward, Major
Club : Real Madrid
Caps : 102 Games (44 Goals)
World Cup Participation : 1998, 2002, 2006
(11 Games/ 5 Goals)
Professional Score Record : 359 Goals/ 837
Games
Club Honours : 6 Times Spanish La Liga, 1
Time DFB-Pokal
3 Times UEFA Champion League (1998, 2000, 2002)
2 Times Intercontinental Cup (1998, 2002)
International Honours : None
Individual Achievement : 1995 Young Spanish
Player of The Year
5 Times Spanish Player of The Year
(1997,1999,2000,2001,2002)
2 Times La Liga Top Scorer (1999,2001),2000 European Cup
Top Scorer
1999 IFFHS International Top Scorer
1999 IFFHS International Top Scorer
2001 Silver Ball Ballon'Dor,
2 Times Bronze Ball World Soccer Player of The Year (2001,
2003)
2008 Spanish La Liga Player of The Year, UEFA Champion League All-Time Top Scorer
2008 Spanish La Liga Player of The Year, UEFA Champion League All-Time Top Scorer
Class : Queen Bronze
10. Luis Suarez
Moramontes
Date Of Birth : 2 May 1935
Position : Playmaker,
Major Club : Barcelona, Inter Milan
Caps : 32 Games (14 Goals)
World Cup Participation : 1962, 1966 (4 Games)
Club Honours : 3 Times Italian Series A
2 Times Spanish League, 1 Time Copa Del Rey
2 Times European Cup Winners (1964, 1965)
1967 European Cup Runner-Up
2 Times Intercontinental Cup (1964, 1965)
International Honours : 1964 European Championship Winner
Individual Achievement : 964 UEFA Euro Best XI
1960 Ballon'Dor, 2 Times Silver Ball (1961,1964), 1965 Bronze Ball Class : Queen Gold
1960 Ballon'Dor, 2 Times Silver Ball (1961,1964), 1965 Bronze Ball Class : Queen Gold
11. Francisco Gento
Date Of Birth : 21 October 1933
Position : Left-Winger, Height : 178 cm
Major Club : Real Madrid, Caps : 43 Games (5 Goals)
World Cup Participation : 1962, 1966 (5 Games)
Club Honours : 12 Times Spanish La Liga, 2 Times Spanish Cup
6 Times European Cup (1956,1957,1958,1959,1960,1966)
2 Times European Cup Runner-Up (1962, 1964)
1960 Intercontinental Cup
International Honours : 2004 UEFA EUro Runner-Up
Individual Achievement : Voetbal World Team of The Century
Class : Queen Gold
Class : Queen Gold
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Substitution
Date Of Birth : 20 May 1981, Height : 182
cm
Caps : 165 Games, Position : Keeper, Major Club : Real
Madrid
World Cup Participation : 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014 (17 Games)
Club Honours : 5 Times Spanish La Liga, 2 Times Copa
Del Rey
3 Times UEFA Champion League (2000, 2002, 2014)
2002 Intercontinental Cup
International Honours : 2 Times UEFA Euro Winner (2008, 2012)
2010 FIFA World Cup Champion
2010 FIFA World Cup Champion
Individual Achievement : 2000 Bravo Award, 2008
Zamora Trophy
2009 La Liga Best Goalkeeper, 2008, 2012 UEFA Euro
Best Keeper
2008 UEFA Club Goalkeeper Of The Year
5 Times European Goalkeeper Of The Year (08, 09,10,11,12)
IFFHS World’s Best Goalkeeper : 5 Times Winner (08,09,10,11,12)
2 Times 2nd Place (02, 03), 3rd Place (07), 2010 FIFA World Cup Golve
2 Times 2nd Place (02, 03), 3rd Place (07), 2010 FIFA World Cup Golve
UEFA Champion League Most Clean Sheets Class : Queen Gold
Date Of Birth : 24
February 1957
Position :
Left-Wing-Back
Height :
180 cm
Major Club :
Real Betis, Real Madrid
Caps :
75 Games
World Cup
Participation : 1982, 1986 (6 Games)
Club Honours : 5 Times Spanish La Liga
2 Times
Copa Del Rey, 1986
UEFA Cup
International
Honours : 1984 UEFA Euro Runner-Up
Individual
Achievement : 1980 Spanish La Liga Player of The Year
Real Betis
Greatest Player Ever
Class : Prince Silver
15. Joan Segarra
14. Sergio Ramos
Date Of Birth : 30 March 1986
Date Of Birth : 30 March 1986
Position : Center-Back/Right-back, Height : 183 cm
Caps : 167 Games
World Cup Participation : 2006, 2010, 2014
Club Honours : 4 Times Spanish La Liga
2 Times Copa Del Rey, 3 Times World Club Cup
4 Times UEFA Champion League (2014,2016,2017,2018)
International Honours : 2010 FIFA World Cup
2 Times UEFA Euro Winners (2008, 2012)
Individual Achievement : 5 Times La Liga Best Defender
2005 La Lga Breaktrhough Players of the Year
4 Times ESM Team of the Year (2008, 2012, 2015, 2017)
2010 FIFA World Cup All-Star Teams, 2012 UEFA Euro Best XI
2014 FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball
2017 LFP La Liga Player of the Season
2017 UEFA Champion League Best Defender
2017 LFP La Liga Player of the Season
2017 UEFA Champion League Best Defender
IFFHS World Best Defender of The Decade
Class : Prince Gold
Date Of Birth : 15 November 1927
Position : Left-Back, Defensive Holding Midfielder
Height : 175 cm, Major Club : Barcelona
Caps : 25 Games
World Cup Participation : 1962 (1 Game)
Club Honours : 4 Times Spanish La Liga
6 Times Copa Del Rey
2 Times Inter Cities Fairs Cup
International Honours : None
Individual Achievement : 1980 Spanish Footballer of The Year
Class : Prince Gold
16. Xabi Alonso
Date Of Birth : 25 November 1981
Position : Defensive Holding Midfielder
Height : 183 cm,
Major Club : Real Sociedad, Liverpool
World Cup Participation : 2006, 2010, 2014 (13 Games)
Club Honours: 1 Time Spanish La Liga
1 Time Copa Del Rey, 1 Time FA Cup
1 Time Copa Del Rey, 1 Time FA Cup
2 Times UEFA Champion League (2005,2014), 2007 Runner-Up
International Honours : 2 Times UEFA Euro Winner (2008, 2012)
2010 FIFA World Cup Champion
Individual Achievement : 2003 Spanish Footballer of The Year
Class : Prince Gold
Class : Prince Gold
17. Andres Iniesta
Date Of Birth : 11 May 1984
Height : 170 cm, Position : Left-Playmaker
Major Club : Barcelona, Caps : 131 Games
World Cup Participation : 2006, 2010, 2014 (10 Games)
Club Honours : 9 Times
Spanish La Liga, 6 Time Copa Del Rey
4 Times UEFA Champion League (2006, 2009, 2011, 2015)
3 Times FIFA Club World Cup (2009, 2011, 2015)
International Honours : 2010 FIFA
World Cup Champion
2 Times UEFA Euro Winners (2008, 2012)
Individual Achievement : 2009 Spanish
Footballer of The Year
2008 UEFA Euro Best XI, 2012 UEFA Euro Best Player
2008 UEFA Euro Best XI, 2012 UEFA Euro Best Player
2010 FIFA World Cup All-Star Team
2010 Silver Ball, 2012 Bronze Ball FIFA Ballon’Dor
2011 - 2012 UEFA Best Player In Europe
2011 - 2012 UEFA Best Player In Europe
IFFHS World Team of The Decade - 2010s
Class : Queen Gold
18. Estanislao Basora
Date Of Birth : 18 November 1926
Position : Right-Winger, Height : 168 cm
Major Club : Barcelona
Caps : 22 Games (13 Goals)
World Cup Participation : 1950 (6 Games with 5 Goals)
Club Honours : 4 Times Spanish La Liga
4 Times Spanish Cup
1958 Inter Cities Fairs Cup
International Honours : None
Individual Achievement : None
Class : Queen Bronze
Date Of Birth : 2
February 1902
Position :
Attacking Midfielder
Height :
172 cm
Major Club :
Barcelona
Caps :
21 Games
Olympic Games Participation : 1920
Amateur Scores Record : 361 Goals/504 Games
Club Honours : 1
Time Spanish La Liga
5 Times Copa Del Rey
1997 UEFA Cup
Winners’ Cup
International
Honours : 1920 Olympic Game Silver Medal
Individual
Achievement : None
Class : Prince
Gold
20. Emilio Butragueno
Date Of Birth : 22
July 1963
Position : Forward, Height : 178
cm
Major Club :
Real Madrid, Caps : 69 Games (26 Goals)
World Cup
Participation : 1986, 1990 1986 (9 Games
with 5 Goals)
Professional Score
Record :
199 Goals/ 555 Games
Club Honours : 6
Times Spanish La Liga
2 Times Copa Del
Rey, 2 Time UEFA Cup
(1985, 1986)
International
Honours : 1984 European Championship Runner-Up
Individual
Achievement : 2 Times Bravo Awards (1985, 1986)
1 Time Spanish La
Liga Top Scorer
1986 FIFA World
Cup Golden Shoe, All Star Team
2 Times Bronze
Ball European Footballer of The Year (1986, 1987)
Class : Prince Gold
21. David Villa
Date Of Birth : 3 December 1981
Position : Forward, Height : 175 cm
Major Club : Valencia, Caps : 97 Games (59 Goals)
World Cup Participation : 2006, 2010 (11 Games/9 Goals)
Professional Scores Record : 287 Goals/ 549 Games
Club Honours : 2 Times Spanish La Liga, 2 Times Copa Del Rey
2011 UEFA Champion League, 2014 Runner-Up
International Honours : 2008
European Championship Winner
Individual Achievement : 3 Times Spanish
La Liga Top Scorer
2006 Spanish Footballer of The Year, Spain All-Time Top Scorer
2008 UEFA Euro Top Scorer - Team of The Tournament
2010 FIFA World Cup Top Scorer - Bronze Ball - All-Star
Team
Prince of Auturias Awards, Royal Order of Sporting Merit
Class : Prince
Gold
22. Telmo Zarra
22. Telmo Zarra
Date Of Birth : 20 January 1921
Position : Target Striker, Height : 180 cm
Major Club : Athletic Bilbao
Caps : 20 Games (20 Goals)
World Cup Participation : 1958 (6 Games with 4 Goals)
Professional Score Record : 333 Goals/ 352 Games
Club Honours : 1 Time Spanish La Liga, 5 Times Copa Del Rey
International Honours : None
Individual Achievement : Sports Merit Medal
Copa Del Rey All-Time Top Scorer
Spanish La Liga All-Time Most Top Scorer (6 Times)
Athletic Bilbao All-Time Top Scorer - Greatest Player Ever
Copa Del Rey All-Time Top Scorer
Spanish La Liga All-Time Most Top Scorer (6 Times)
Athletic Bilbao All-Time Top Scorer - Greatest Player Ever
Class : Queen Bronze
Manager
Vicente Del Bosque
Year Of Birth : 6
January 1939
Major Team : Real
Madrid, Spain
Major Achievement
: 2 Times Spanish La Liga
3 Times Spanish
Cup
3 Times European
Cup Winners (2000, 2002)
2002
Intercontinental Cup
2010 FIFA World
Cup Champion
2012 UEFA Euro Winner
2012 UEFA Euro Winner
Individual
Achievement :
2 Times UEFA Club Coach of the Year (2000, 2002)
2002 IFFHS World Best Club Coach
3 Times IFFHS World Best National Coach
2012 FIFA World Coach of teh year
2 Times UEFA Club Coach of the Year (2000, 2002)
2002 IFFHS World Best Club Coach
3 Times IFFHS World Best National Coach
2012 FIFA World Coach of teh year
Style : Attacking
Class : Queen Gold
Conclusion of Squad
GK : Ricardo Zamora, Iker Casillas
DF : Carles Puyol, Jose Camacho, Fernando Hierro, Jacinto
Quincoces, Joan Segarra, Rafael Gordillo, Sergio Ramos
MF : Jose Pirri, Xabi Alonso, Xavi Hernandez, Luis Suarez
Miramontes (Captain), Josep Samitier, Estanislao Basora, Francisco Gento, Amancio
Amaro
FW : Raul Gonzalez, Emiliano Butragueno, David Villa, Telmo Zarra
Manager
: Vicente Del Bosque
Formation XI (4-5-1)
Explanation of Formation
The team strategy is applied from the tiki-taka system with the five players in midfield line as a main control function. Ricardo Zamora is considered to be superior to Casillas in overall ability although Casillas' achievement with Spain is much higher. Puyol and Camacho are balanced full-back, would support the game at the side well. Hierro commands the back-line as a sweeper and would also support the creative force to the midfield line. Quincoces stands as a stopper with considerable technique. Pirri is responsible as a box-to-box midfielder, supporting the offensive game, would leave Xavi based on central midfield area to centralize in linkage of the ball possession of the team. Gento with his great speed on the left flank is a dangerous equipment. Amancio is assigned to support scoring task so he would act as a wing-forward. Luis Suarez is an offensive midfielder who would mainly create the decisive passing to Raul who is a withdrawn target-man in some occasion.
Camp Nou Stadium
Opened : 1957
City :
Barcelona
Capacity : 98,772
Field Dimension
105x72m
105x72m
Statistics
By Decades
|
By Class
|
By Club
|
1920s : 1
1930s : 2 1940s : 1 1950s : 3 1960s : 2 1970s : - 1980s : 4 1990s : 1 2000s : 6 2010s : 2 |
King : 1
Queen : 13
Prince : 8
|
Real Madrid : 12
Barcelona : 7
Athletic Bilbao : 2
Valencia : 1
|
Positional Ranking of Substitution
Goalkeeper
1. Jose Angel Iribar
Date Of Birth : 1 March 1943
Height : 181 cm
Major Club : Athletic Bilbao
Caps. : 49 Games
World Cup Participation: 1966 (3 Games)
Club Honours : 2 Times Copa Del Rey
International Honours : 1964 European
Championship Winners
Individual Achievement : 1 Time Zamora Trophy (1970)
1964 European Championship Best Goalkeeper
Class : Queen Bronze
2. Andoni Zubizarreta
Date Of Birth : 23 October 1961
Height : 193 cm, Caps. : 126 Games
Major Club : Athletic Bilbao, Barcelona
Major Club : Athletic Bilbao, Barcelona
World Cup Participation : 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998
(16 Games)
Club Honours : 6 Times Spanish La
Liga
3 Times Copa Del Rey, 1989 European Cup Winners Cup
1992 European Cup Winner, 1994
Runner-Up
International Honours : None
Individual Achievement : 1987 Zamora Trophy
1987 Spanish Footballer of The Year
1992 Second Place IFFHS World’s Best Goalkeeper of The Year
La Liga All-Time Most Clean Sheets
Class : Queen Bronze
3. Antonio Ramallets
Date Of Birth : 4 June 1924
La Liga All-Time Most Clean Sheets
Class : Queen Bronze
3. Antonio RamalletsDate Of Birth : 4 June 1924
Height : 182 cm, Major Club : Barcelona
International Caps. : 35 Games
World Cup Participation: 1950 (4 Games)
Club Honoures : 6 Times Spanish La Liga
4 Times Copa Del Rey, 1 Time Latin Cup
2 Times Inter Cities Fair Cup
1961 Euroopean Cup Runner-Up
1961 Euroopean Cup Runner-Up
International Honours : None
Individual Achievement : 5 Times Zamora Trophy
(1952,1956,1957,1959,1960)
Class : Prince Gold
Class : Prince Gold
4. Luis Arconada
Date Of Birth : 26 June 1954
Height : 179 cm
Major Club : Real Sociedad
Caps : 68 Games
World Cup Participation : 1978, 1982 (5
Games)
Club Honours : 2 Times Spanish La
Liga
1 Time Spanish Cup
International Honours : 1984 European
Championship Runner-Up
Individual Achievement : 3 Times Zamora Trophy
Real Sociedad Greatest Player Ever
Class : Prince Gold
Class : Prince Gold
Date Of Birth : 7 November 1990
Height : 192 cm
Major Club : Manchester United
Caps. : 45 Games
World Cup Participation: 2014, 2018
Club Honours : 1 Time Premier League
1 Time FA Cup, 2017 EUropa League
International Honours : 1964 European Championship Winners
Individual Achievement : 2018 Premier Leageu Golden Gloves
Class : Prince Silver
Date Of Birth : 13 January 1958
Height : 185 cm
Major Club : Sevilla, Real Madrid
Caps : 7 Games
World Cup Participation : None
Club Honours : 6 Times Spanish La Liga
2 Times Spanish Cup
International Honours : 1984 European Championship Runner-Up
Individual Achievement : 2 Times Zamora Trophy
Class : Prince Silver
Defensive Lateral
Date Of Birth : 21 March 1989
Position : Left-Back
Height : 170 cm
Major Club : Barcelona
Caps : 93 Games
World Cup Participation : 2014, 2018, 2022
Club Honours : 6 Times Spanish La Liga
5 Times Copa Del Rey
2015 UEFA Champion League
International Honours : 2012 UEFA Euro Winner
2023 UEFA Nation League
Individual Achievement : 2012 UEFA Euro Best XI
2015 UEFA Champion League Squad of the Season
Class : Prince Silver
Date Of Birth : 11 January 1992
Position : Right-Back
Height : 173 cm
Major Club : Real Madrid
Caps : 49 Games
World Cup Participation : 1962 (3 Games)
Club Honours : 4 Times Spanish La Liga
2 Times Copa Del Rey
6 Times UEFA Champion League
International Honours : 2024 UEFA Euro Winner
2023 UEFA Nation League
Individual Achievement : 2 Times La Luga Team of the season
3 Times UCL Squad of the Season
Class : Prince Silver
3. Feliciano Rivilla
Date Of Birth : 21 August 1936
Position : Right-Wing-Back
Height : 170 cm
Major Club : Atletico Madrid
Caps : 26 Games
World Cup Participation : 1962 (3 Games)
Club Honours : 1 Times Spanish La Liga
3 Times Copa Del Rey
1962 UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup
International Honours : None
Individual Achievement : 1964 UEFA Euro Best XI
Class : Prince Silver
Central Defender
1. Gerard Pique
Date Of Birth : 2 September 1930
Position : Center-Back, Height : 194 cm
Major Club : Barcelona, Caps : 102 Games
World Cup Participation : 2010, 2014, 2018
Club Honours : 8 Times Spanish League
6 Times Spanish Cup
International Honours :
2012 UEFA Euro Winner
Individual Achievement : 2012 UEFA Euro Best XI
4 Times ESM Team of the Year
5 Times UEFA Team of the Year
4 Times FIFPro World XI
4 Times ESM Team of the Year
5 Times UEFA Team of the Year
4 Times FIFPro World XI
Class : Prince Silver
Date Of Birth : 10 September 1930
Position : Center-Back
Height : 182 cm
Major Club : Athletic Bilbao, Barcelona
Caps : 29 Games
World Cup Participation : 1962
Club Honours : 1 Time Spanish League
4 Times Spanish Cup
International Honours : None
Individual Achievement : 2 Times Marca La Liga Best Player (1960, 1963)
Class : Prince Silver
3. Jose MigueliDate Of Birth : 19 December 1951
Position : Center-Back
Height : 183 cm
Major Club : Barcelona
Caps : 32 Games
World Cup Participation : 1978 (2 Games)
Club Honours : 2 Times Spanish La Liga
4 Times Copa Del Rey
2 Times UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup (1979, 1982)
International Honours : None
Individual Achievement : 2 Times La Liga Player of The Year (1978, 1985)
Class : Prince Silver
Defensive Midfielder
1. Joseph Guardiola
Positio : Defensive Holding Midfielder
Height : 180 cm, Major Club : Barcelona
Caps. : 47 Games
World Cup Participation: 1994 (2 Games)
Club Honours : 6 Times Spanish La Liga
2 Times Copa Del Rey
1992 European Cup Winner
1994 European Cup Runner-Up
1997 UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup
International Honours : None
Individual Achievement : 1992 Bravo Award
Class : Prince Gold
2. Sergio Busquets
3. Rodri
Class : Prince Gold
2. Sergio Busquets
Date Of Birth : 16 July 1988
Position : Defensive Holding Midfielder
Height : 189 cm, Major Club : Barcelona
Height : 189 cm, Major Club : Barcelona
Caps : 143 Games
World Cup Participation : 2014, 2018, 2022
Club Honours : 8 Times Spanish La Liga
7 Times Copa Del Rey
3 Times UEFA Champion League (09,11,15)
3 Times FIFA Club World Cup (09,11,15)
3 Times FIFA Club World Cup (09,11,15)
International Honours : 2012 UEFA Euro Winner
Individual Achievement : 2009 Bravo Award
2010 FIFA World Cup All Stars Team
2015 UEFA Champion League Squad of the season
2015 UEFA Champion League Squad of the season
Class : Prince Gold
Date Of Birth : 22 June 1986
Position : Defensive Holding Midfielder
Height : 190 cm, Major Club : Manchester City
Height : 190 cm, Major Club : Manchester City
Caps : 55 Games, World Cup Participation : 2022
Club Honours : 4 Times Premier League
1 Time FA Cup
2023 UEFA Champion League, 2021 Runner-Up
3 Times UEFA Champion League (09,11,15)
3 Times FIFA Club World Cup (09,11,15)
3 Times FIFA Club World Cup (09,11,15)
International Honours : 2023 UEFA Nation League
2024 UEFA Euro Finalist
Individual Achievement : 2023 UEFA Champion League MVP
2023 IFFHS Men World Team
2023 Global Soccer Awards Best Midfielder of the Year
Class : Prince Silver
4. Victor Munoz
Date Of Birth : 15
March 1957
Position :
Destroyer, Heigh :
172 cm
Major Club :
Real Zaragoza, Barcelona
Caps :
60 Games
World Cup
Participation : 1986 (5 Games)
Club Honours : 1 Time
Spanish La Liga
2 Times Copa Del
Rey
1 Time Copa Italia
2 Times UEFA Cup
Winners’ Cup (1982, 1990)
International
Honours : 1984 European Championship Runner-Up
Individual
Achievement : Real Zaragoza Greatest Player Ever
Class : Prince
Silver
Offensive Lateral
1. David Silva
Date Of Birth : 8 January 1986
Position : Right-Side Midfielder
Height : 169 cm
Major Club : Valencia, Manchester City
Caps : 125 Games (35 Goals)
World Cup Participation : 2010, 2014, 2018
Club Honours : 4 Times English Premier League
1 Time Copa Del Rey, 2 Times FA Cup
International Honours : 2010 FIFA World Cup
2 Times UEFA Euro Winners (2008, 2012)
2 Times UEFA Euro Winners (2008, 2012)
Individual Achievement : 2012 UEFA Euro Best XI
Class : Prince Gold
2. Michel Gonzalez
Date Of Birth : 23
March 1963
Position : Right-Side-Midfielder/Central Holding
Midfielder
Height :
183 cm, Major Club :
Real Madrid
Caps :
66 Games (21 Goals)
World Cup
Participation : 1986, 1990 (9 Games)
Club Honours : 6 Times Spanish League
2 Times Spanish
Cup, 2 Time UEFA Cup
International
Honours : None
Individual
Achievement : 1986 Spanish Footballer of The Year
1988 European Cup Top Scorer
1988 European Cup Top Scorer
Class : Prince Gold
3. Luis Enrique
3. Luis Enrique
Date Of Birth : 8 May 1970
Position : Attacking Midfielder/Left and Right Winger
Height : 180 cm
Major Club : Real Madrid, Barcelona
Caps : 62 Games
World Cup Participation : 1994, 1998, 2002 (12 Games)
Club Honours : 3 Times Spanish La Liga
3 Times Copa Del Rey
1997 UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup
International Honours : None
Individual Achievement : None
Class : Prince Gold
4. Augustin Gainza
Date Of Birth : 28 Mrach 1922
Position : Left-Wing-Forward
Height : 169 cm
Major Club : Athletic Bilbao
Caps : 33 Games
World Cup Participation : 1950 (5 Games)
Club Honours : 2 Times Spanish La Liga
7 Times Copa Del Rey
International Honours : 1950 FIFA World Cup Third Place
Individual Achievement : Copa Del Rey All-Time Most Winners
Class : Prince Silver
Class : Prince Silver
Offensive Midfielder
1. Cesc Fabregas
Date Of Birth : 4 May 1987
Position : Playmaker, Height : 175 cm
Major Club : Arsenal, Caps : 110 Games
Major Club : Arsenal, Caps : 110 Games
World Cup Participation : 2006, 2010, 2014
Club Honours : 1 Time La Liga, 2 Times Primier League
1 Time FA Cup,1 Time Copa Del Rey
1 Time FA Cup,1 Time Copa Del Rey
2006 UEFA Champion League Runner-Up
2011 FIFA Club World Cup
2011 FIFA Club World Cup
International Honours : 2 Times UEFA Euro Winner (2008, 2012)
2010 FIFA World Cup Champion
Individual Achievement : 2006 Bravo Award
2008 PFA Team of The Year
2008 European Championship Team of The Tournament
2 Times UEFA Team of The Year (2006, 2008)
Class : Prince Gold
2. Luis De Sol
Date Of Birth : 6 April 1935
Position : Playmaker,
Height : 169 cm, Major Club : Real Madrid, Juventus
World Cup Participation: 1962, 1966 (4 Games)
Club Honoures : 2 Times Spanish League
1 Times Italian Series A, 1 Time Copa Del Rey
1 Time Coppa Italia
1960 European Cup, Intercontinental Cup
International Honours : 1964 UEFA Euro WInner
Individual Achievement : None
Class : Prince Silver
3. Gaizka Mendieta
Date Of Birth : 27 March 1974
Position : Box-To-Box Midfielder, Right-Side Midfielder
Height : 173 cm
Major Club : Barcelona
International Caps. : 40 Games
World Cup Participation: 2002 (3 Games)
Club Honoures : 1 Time Copa Del Rey
1 Time English League Cup
2 Times UEFA Champion League Runner-Up (2000, 2001)
International Honours : None
Individual Achievement :
2 Times UEFA Champion League Best Midfielder (2000, 2001)
2 Times UEFA Champion League Best Midfielder (2000, 2001)
Class : Prince Silver
Forward
1. Carlos SantillanaDate Of Birth : 23 August 1952
Position : Forward, Height : 175 cm
Major Club : Real Madrid
Caps : 56 Games (15 Goals)
World Cup Participation : 1978, 1982 (4 Games)
Professional Scores Record : 358 Goals/ 778 Games
Club Honours : 9 Times Spanish La Liga
4 Times Copa Del Rey
2 Times UEFA Cup Champion (1985, 1986)
International Honours : 1984 European Championship Runner-Up
Individual Achievement :
Class : Prince Silver
Date Of Birth : 1 July 1908
Position : Forward, Height : 172 cm
Major Club : Real Union, Real Madrid
Caps : 25 Games (16 Goals)
World Cup Participation : 1934 (2 Games with 2 goals)
Professional Score Record : 318 Goals/ 298 Games
Club Honour : 2 Times Copa Del Rey
International Honours : None
Individual Achievement :
Class : Prince Silver
Date Of Birth : 1 July 1908
Position : Forward, Height : 172 cm
Major Club : Real Union, Real Madrid
Caps : 11 Games (3 Goals)
World Cup Participation :
Professional Score Record : 188 Goals/392 Games
Club Honour : 3 Times La Liga
2 Times Coppa Del Rey
1974 European Cup Runner-Up
International Honours : None
Individual Achievement : 2 Times La Liga Top Scorer
Class : Prince Silver
Striker
1. Isidro Langara
Date Of Birth : 25 May 1912
Position : Target Striker, Height : 182
cm
Major Club : Real
Oviedo, San Lorenzo
Caps : 12 Games (17 Goals)
World Cup Participation : 1934 (2
Games with 2 goals)
Professional Score Record : 318
Goals/ 298 Games
Club Honour : 1
Time Argentinean Nacional League
1 Time Mexican League, 1 Time Mexican Cup
International Honours : None
Individual Achievement : 3
Time Spanish La Liga Top Scorer
1 Time Argentinean League Top Scorer
2 Time Mexicam League Top Scorer
1 Time South American League Top Scorer
1946 CONCACAF Player of The Year
Class : Prince Gold
2. Fernando Torres
Date Of Birth : 20
March 1984
Position :
Target Striker, Height :
185 cm
Major Club : Atletico Madrid, Liverpool
Caps : 110 Games (38 Goals)
World Cup Participation : 2006, 2010 (12 Games/4 Goals)
Club Honours : 1 Time FA Cup
2018 UEFA Champion League Runner-Up
2018 UEFA Champion League Runner-Up
International
Honours : 2 Times UEFA Euro Winners (2008, 2012)
2010 FIFA World
Cup Champion
Individual Achievement 2008 UEFA Euro Best XI
2008 Bronze Ballon'Dor, FIFA World Player of The Year
2008 Bronze Ballon'Dor, FIFA World Player of The Year
2012 European
Championship Golden Boot
2013 FIFA Confedeartion Cup Top Scorer
2013 FIFA Confedeartion Cup Top Scorer
Class : Prince Silver
3. Mundo
Date Of Birth : 22
January 1916
Position : Target Striker, Height :
180 cm
Major Club :
Valencia
Caps :
3 Games (3 Goals)
World Cup
Participation : None
Professional
Scores Record : 195 Goals/ 231 Games
Club Honours : 3 Times Spanish La Liga
2 Times
Copa Del Rey
International
Honours : None
Individual
Achievement : 2 Times Spanish League Top Scorer
Valencia
All-Time Top Scorer
Class : Prince Silver
Table of Positional Ranking
Refer to Positional Ranking of Latin European Footballers
The Greatest Spanish Players of the Era
10s : -
20s : Josep Samitier (1st Half), Ricardo Zamora
(2nd Half)
30s : Ricardo Zamora (1st Half), Isidro Langara
(2nd Half)
40s : Telmo Zarra (2nd Half)
50s : Estanislao Basora (1st Half), Luis Suarez
Miramontes (2nd Half)
60s : Luis Suarez Miramontes (1st Half), Amancio (2nd
Half)
70s : Jose Pirri
80s : Jose Antonio Camacho (1st Half), Emilio
Butragueno (2nd Half)
90s : Luis Enrique (1st Half), Raul Gonzalez
(2nd Half)
00s : Raul Gonzalez (1st Half), Xavi Hernandez (2nd Half)
10s : Andres Iniesta (1st Half), Sergio Ramos (2nd Half)
00s : Raul Gonzalez (1st Half), Xavi Hernandez (2nd Half)
10s : Andres Iniesta (1st Half), Sergio Ramos (2nd Half)
20s : Rodri (1sf Half)
The Greatest Spanish Footballers of All-Time
1. Luis Suarez Miramontes
2. Andres Iniesta
3. Xavi Hernandez
4. Francisco Gento
5. Ricardo Zamora
6. Iker Casillas
7.Jose Pirri
8. Raul Gonzalez
9. Telmo Zarra
10. Amancio Amaro
OK, firstly I'll start of by congratulating you on putting all this together. This history needs to be preserved for the future so that we can look back 10, 20 even 50 years from now and understand each new footballing landmark within its historical context, so well done!
ReplyDeleteAs such, I think its crucial to get the fine details right, and though it might seem tedious, I simply cannot understand how you can make an all time Spanish XI without starting a single player from their greatest generation ever, and frankly, from one of the best sides ever to play the game. Xavi and Iniesta for me particularly deserve a place. In order to properly appreciate what Xavi really gave Spain, you need to remember that back in 2008, the Spanish national team were not expected to do well. As such, the quality of their football blew most teams away, with Xavi having the space to create with relative freedom. Things were different in 2010: teams were ready for Spain's passing game, and put 8, 9 or even 10 men in front of the ball. This tournament for me, was where Xavi's genius was most obvious. He was played in the position of a classic number 10, but actually behaved more like a deep lying playmaker, concentrating on keeping the ball, dictating the tempo, and assuring Spain retained control and did not get caught on the counter. Most people were concerned by how few goals Spain scored, but what should have been noted was how few they conceded, and Xavi in fact had more to do with this than anyone. In a tournament where, frankly, every team refused to allow them to play, Xavi's contribution is one of the most understated in football history. The more you watch of Xavi's football, both for Spain and Barcelona, the more you see how intelligent he is. Much of his work is actually done without the ball. He's never static, and is always moving to make himself an option when his team is attacking, or to block of the angle for a pass when defending. Few players have ever played this role as excellently or as consistently as Xavi.
A few words on Andres Iniesta. With Xavi playing this kind of role, Iniesta is often asked to do even more creating than he normally would, and often from out wide! He does this brilliantly for Barcelona, and its no coincidence that the gap between Barcelona's 2009 and 2011 champions league triumphs came when Iniesta was out of the picture.
Now compare this to the players you have ahead of him, both in your rankings and in your first XI. Estanislao Basora, Raul, and Paco Gento were all great players, but none of them were the linchpins of their club or international sides, or defined the teams they played in to the extent that Xavi did. Rather, they decorated teams, providing attacking flair, but nothing truly indespensible. For that matter, your decision to go with 4-4-2 doesn't even make sense, as it leaves the side wide open and incredibly vulnerable in midfield, as neither of your strikers are the type to instinctively come deep.
If you'll permit me, this would by my proposition. Replace Raul (yes really) and Basora with Xavi and Iniesta. Change your 4-4-2 to a 4-3-3, with Xavi partnering Suarez and Pirri, while Iniesta goes to the right, where he can drift inside and create the way he has done for a great deal of his career. He is positionally versatile, so I don't think playing him on the right is a problem. Now you have a side that is infinitely more balanced, and more importantly, better represents the true greatness of Spanish football. For good measure, I would also knock Xavi's class up to (at least) King Bronze, given the influence he had on the way football was played in his era. On that note, he certainly deserves to move ahead of Paco Gento on your all time Spanish list, and arguably Suarez as well, although that's a much closer call. I think he should also move ahead on your positional rankings for central midfielders, as none of Ocwirk, Brietner, Monti, Andrade or Masopust combined ability with success to the extent Xavi did.
Your description of Xavi’s playing characteristic is really an impressive representative but it is slight more than my watch on his footage. The Spanish dominance side was centralized in midfield area led by Xavi and the tactic strategy fulfilled Xavi’s potential skill conduct to his great performance. His individual style of playing is nevertheless seen to be limited functionally when he was just based on central midfield area, not capable to support scoring enough as midfield had should made within its supporting duty. His defensive quality is also rather limited for central midfielder position. That makes a conclusion that he was superb in specific tactic but his individual ability is not considered among the best ever. When All-Time XI was made, the selection is primarily based on players’ ability but need to make equivalent of the formation as well.
DeleteFor your suggestion to adjust the formation, I think it would be more 4-5-1 than 4-3-3 since Iniesta and Gento are a pure midfielder and I think effectiveness of Iniesta should be reduced unnecessarily if he was moved to the right-side, is also not a great supporter of scoring for position in the front-line. In case Xavi would be selected to play alongside Luis Suarez in midfield area (Suarez could play as inside-forward), the Spanish right-winger should be either of Basora or Amancio. The format 4-5-1 could be as equivalent as 4-4-2 as long as there is a support striker behind Zarra and both wingers could perform as wing-forward role but I see Gento is seldom a wing-forward and Luis Suarez is also not a natural support striker.
Spain are stronger with more midfielders on the pitch, so a 4-5-1 should suit them. Iniesta played most of his career for Spain from either the right or the left, so moving him there hardly reduces his effectiveness. More to the point, it is unrealistic to suggest Spain wouldn't score enough goals without 2 strikers; they won Euro 2012 by four goals without even one striker on the pitch:
Deletehttp://www.zonalmarking.net/2012/07/02/spain-4-0-italy-euro-2012-tactics/
It is, frankly, a misrepresentation to have an all time Spanish XI without including Xavi. He is the most influential player in the history of Spanish football, and the most important player in their best ever team. To have someone like Basora in ahead of him, or even Telmo Zarra, both of whom contributed comparatively little to the international team, is to misrepresent Spanish football. I still argue that a 4-5-1 actually makes Spain stronger than a 4-4-2, but if you're that concerned about the lack of goal scorers in the team, then move Raul to the right and play him as a wide forward, who can drift inside or make runs in behind. But please put Xavi in the first XI, his absence is embarrassing.
OK, It would be fine to include Xavi by pushing L.Suarez to more advanced role and remove Zarra. It is still to difficult to find the room for Iniesta. I also replace Basora by Amancio based on application of the systematic scorecard in PHF. Please see the revised information as above.
DeleteJuanito?
ReplyDeleteIf Iniesta and Xavi are 3 and 4 placed as major players, because they are not in the starting lineup up?
ReplyDeleteXavi and Iniesta is not named in formation XI even they are ranked as the 3rd and 4th bet Spanish players because of tactical awareness. Xavi and Luis Suarez Miramontes is considered as an incompatible pair if they played together due to the same role of playing. Has Gento on the left-wing, no space for Iniesta who is a semi-left midfielder.
DeleteThe Iniesta is a versatile player, could be compatible if used in another position, I think this team is very offensive, he could enter the place of Estanislao Basora, would help the Pirri marking. (Google translate - I am Brazilian)
DeleteIniesta is not a natural right-side midfielder player. He would be most fit to 4-51 formation if selected as a starter alongside Pirri and L.Surez in midfield area but if leave either of Zarra or Raul alone in the front line, the support of scoring from midfield area is too limited when Gento, Iniesta and Luis Suarez all are not a specialist for this scoring task.
DeleteIn my opinion, your team is good in defense, but there is imbalance between the midfield and the attack, four strikers is very and two half fields is little, I put a midfield in place of Basra, otherwise will be undermined in midfield . Is Google traslate may be errors.
DeleteGreat work , but I am astonished abour Raul's ranking. Raul is considered as the geratest spanish player of all time and also amonst the very best ever in Real Madrid history. Even Guardiola who is a Barca related figure(1,2 and 4 are barca players) said that he is the best player of all time in Spanish football.And may I say Guadriola is an exceptional football expert.
ReplyDeleteLuís Figo (11/06/05): "I think he is the greatest player to have ever played the game. He walks on the turf and astounds. It is utterly amazing"
Alex Ferguson 2003 "Real buy these big players like Figo, Zidane and Ronaldo but I think the best player in the world is Raúl"
Raul is certainly no.1 , and why isn't Casillas above Zamora yet?
Raul was declined too early between 2003 and 2007 when he was much less productive in scoring and assisting although he could return to meet the twice great seasons. In comparison to other legends, Luis Suarez Miramontes is definitely the best Spanish player ever, he was one of the best players in Europe five years. Gento, Iniesta and Xavi are clearly more consistent and greater impact to his club than Raul who was overshadowed by a number of superstars. Anyway the list is not updated. Now Raul is at least ahead of Telmo Zarra. I'll update tomorrow.
DeleteCasillas is one of the most team decorated players ever but not mean he is the best Spanish keeper ever automatically.His overall ability is obviously inferior to the group of the biggest talented keepers ever "includes Zamora"
I hope you are not including those marginal years because in 2003 Raul was finished 3rd World Soccer Player of the Year and in 2007 he was again Nominated for Ballon d'Or. Also it's not really a big deal he had a deep in form 3 seasons considering he was still nominated for Ballon d'Or in 2005. In conclusion Xavi and Iniesta are in no way more consistent players than Raul. Xavi playing better in older age may be misleading , but Raul started being a star from very early age(was nominated first time in the same year with Zidane, even ahead). Until 28 years , Xavi was not even close to being called a World Class player and only after being perfectly suited in a Tiki-Taka system combining with players he binded in years and years like Iniesta and Messi(and some others if you may) and also in the NT he was boosted via team chemestry with the same core of players like Iniesta and Buquets later. So Iniesta fals similary in the same category IMO. As individual players , in no way are Xavi and Iniesta above Raul. Even Guardiola whom Iniesta is his favourite players stated clearly who is Spain's greatest of all time.Also add that Raul's lack in international tropyes can be pardoned as he did not have a generation like the one that folowed after him.Even so he was the all-time top scorer of the NT.
ReplyDeleteAnd about Casillas , even if Zamora is to be considered more talented than Casillas according to claims from the past , Casillas' dominance is unpreceded in football history(bar Yashin). He was aknowledged by media as the best goalkeeper on the planet in 6 consecutive years(not to mention he was many times amongst the very best even not counting those 6 years). I think that alone should put him in the elite class and above Zamora.
Yes, Raul’s big decline started at the 2003 – 2004 season. Xavi and Iniesta is mentioned to have the more sustainable performance because their declined years are better than that of Raul. I’d always prefer not to refer Ballon’Dor ranking as it is inaccurate in some points, but when you cited Raul’s 2005 Ballon’dor nomination, I think Xavi is clearly better than Raul in all-time Ballon’Dor ranking. Look at international country tournaments, Xavi is the best player in 2008 Euro and Iniesta is the best player in the 2012 Euro and best midfielder in the 2010 world cup. Raul scored only 1 goal in 4 games of the 2000 Euro, no goal in the 2004 tournament, 1 goal in 4 games of the 2006 World Cup. He achieved his best tournament in the 2002 world cup but Spain was beaten in round of 16.
DeleteCasillas is prolifically the best keeper in the world in easier jobs than many in previous eras, thanks the world not to send the equal candidate in the same era and what if he was born in the similar circumstance of the 1970s (Zoff, Maier, Filol, etc) or the 1980s (Dasaev, Schumaccher, Zenga, etc). Casillas is a reliable world-class keeper but his position, jumping and reflexed saves are no distinguish from many other great legends. Zamora is more than a world-class keeper and the Pre-war history of football recognized him as a phenomena.
I saw that yourself mention Ballon d'Or rankings in your works so that is why I meantioned them. But I agree they don't tell the whole story. Xavi and Iniesta may have been a bit overrated due to their team's constant succes , but it's obvious Raul had for tougher competition in his years. And Iniesta was no way best mdf in 2010 WC , it was Sneijder.
DeleteAgain , Raul's lack of international trophyes is not only his fault , it was a generation as good as the Golden Era. And you meantioned Suarez's dominance.. Raul was aswell one of the best players in Europe five years. He was in 1999 , in 2000 , in 2001 , 2002 and 2003.
Also I may say that Casillas did confront tough competition. Van der Sar , Cech , Khan(in 2002 Iker would have been no doubt no.1 if not for a WC Year to boost Khan) , Neuer , Buffon.
For me, Iniesta might not be inferior to Sneijder in the 2010 World Cup but the fact that Sneijder’s role was not a pure midfielder as he was assigned in advanced role just behind the target man so I just mention Iniesta is the best midfielder by this condition. In the first round, Sneijder was named twice man of the match while Iniesta was named once. In the knock-out round, Sneijder was named man of the match in quarter-final and semi-final while Iniesta is also named in quarter-final and he is man of the match in the final.
DeleteI’m not specific in requiring Raul’s trophy but he even scored few goals in his opportune extent.
Anyway, I’m implementing the methodology in positional hall of fame and when finished (around next 3 -4 month, I’ll show the scorecard with re-arrange some rankings and then we would discuss again.
I'm awaiting to see the result but you don't need a score card to be sure that Raul was clearly better than 5. Ricardo Zamora
ReplyDelete6. Iker Casillas
7.Jose Pirri
Any knowledgeble Real Madrid fan will be astonished to see otherwise , trust me!
I'm from Spain and I tend to think like Naratorn.
ReplyDeleteI was a big fan of the Galacticos and while Raul achievements at club level make him one of the best Spanish players of all time, his performance with the national team was mostly disappointing. Most people I know places Xavi, Iniesta and Casillas above him for the simple fact that they gave us a World Cup and two European Championships, as well as collaborating in achieving several Champions League.
And I think people underestimate Xavi too much for that is an associative player, after all, football is an associative game and this little guy is the mastermind behind the style of play that changed the history of Spanish football.
This is my All-Time Spain Starting Eleven:
-------------- Raúl---------------Zarra---------------
Gento------------------------------------------Iniesta
-------------L. Suarez--------Xavi--------------------
-------------------------Pirri-----------------------------
----Camacho-------Hierro-----------Puyol-------
-------------------------Zamora------------------------
Yes , that is why some spanish people may rate Xavi and Iniesta above him. Because of their int. succes thus giving them huge popularity amogst their co-nationals. But otherwise it's pretty obvious who's the better player.
DeleteHow about Feliciano Rivilla in "Reserved Group"? He is great legend of Atletico Madrid, also achieved 5 major titles. as Spanish international, he was part of the winning team in 1964 Euro.
ReplyDeleteThanks ! A Spanish ever suggested me he is one of the best Spanish right-backs. As I read his biography, I think he should qualify for reserved group. Let create his profile soon.
DeleteWhat do you think about Ignacio Zoco?
ReplyDeleteHe is a reputable defensive midfielder for Real Madrid but I have no information enough to rate him as high as the level for the museum. Do you think he is at least as good as Victor Munoz ?
DeletePaulino Alcantara?
ReplyDeleteRafael Moreno Aranzadi "Pichichi" was one of the first star of spanish football. He did'nt play lot games because he played before the Spanish championship was created.
ReplyDeleteI know it is not his false but the limitation is still undeniable.
DeleteCésar Rodríguez Álvarez was also a consistent scorer for Barcelona
ReplyDeleteHe was ever made a profile for his great club career but he then was removed. He scored a lot of goals around 1.0 goal per game for 5 seasons but you can check there are many strikers scored at the similar ratio.
DeleteAren't there any players worth of King Class
ReplyDeleteI think that is time to include iniesta in the starting XI.
ReplyDeleteI always like to find the space for him and seems only Gento position to be replaced. Iniesta is rated higher than Gento in all-time best player ranking while this team formation highly consider the tactical awareness to select players. Honesty, I don't think Iniesta is more fit to left-side midfielder than Gento when there are already two playmakers in the team (Xavi and Luis Suarez) and the team need a fast winger likes Gento to have a variety of attacking styles.
DeleteStrikers: the player number four (fhoto) is Juan Gómez "Juanito", not Santillana.
ReplyDeleteAndoni Goikoetxea and Antonio Maceda in defense?
ReplyDeleteAndrés Iniesta in, Amancio Amaro out! Put Iniesta as a right advanced midfielder, he plays in that position in the 2010 world cup final and made the most important goal in the history of Spain in that position.
ReplyDeleteHe is really not a natural right-side player so Amancio who is expert in right-flank must be superior.
DeleteAnd Puyol for Quincoces? You put him higher in Iberial Union.
DeleteThere is a exceptional case of difference between positional ranking and selection. The selection is squad is more flexible for players whose his era is limited in opportunity of competition or injury. Quincoces performed in higher peak so he is preferable.
DeleteOk. But I still thinking that you have to find a way to include Xavi, Luis Suárez and Iniesta in the team.
DeleteI think it is not easy to find balance solution. If I includes all of these 3 midfielders plus DM. That means there are already 4 midfielders in central line. The most possible way is to remove Gento and put Iniesta as a left-side midfielder but it is not his best position and Gento is clearly better on the wing.
DeleteI'm Spanish and I want to notify some mispelling and common nicks and popular names for a few players. #10 Luis Suarez Moramontes should be Luis Suarez Miramontes, #11 Francisco Gento is known by everyone as Paco Gento. Defensive midfielder #1 Joseph Guardiola should be Josep Guardiola but everyone know him as Pep Guardiola. Ofensive lateral #1 Michel Gonzalez is known just as Michel. Finally, ofensive lateral #3 Augustin Gainza should be Agustin Gainza.
ReplyDeleteWhat do you think about putting a formation similar to your "all time netherlands" formation?:
ReplyDelete-------------------------Raúl---------------------------------
Gento------------------------------------------Amancio or Basora
-----------------------L. Suarez-----------------------------
-----------------Iniesta--------Xavi-------------------------
----Camacho-------Pirri-----------Hierro----------Puyol/Segarra
-------------------------Zamora------------------------
In this formation, Luis Suárez is an offensive midfielder, Iniesta and Xavi are central midfielders, Hierro is a stopper and Pirri is a sweeper (because both played many times in that positions in their careers) and the right full back is Puyol(who played as a right back in Barcelona) or Segarra.
I know how difficult to leave Iniesta from regular first team but a defensive/box-to-box midfielder is compulsorily required.
DeleteYou can put Pirri in the midfielder position but you have to make a 3 man defence.
Delete3-man defenders without wing-back is even more unbalanced. When the team has Gento and L.Suarez, there is no space for Iniesta who played either left-side midfielder or attacking midfielder.
DeleteHi Naratorn. What do you think about Ricardo Gallego? Real Madrid captain during the 1980s, defensive midfielder.
ReplyDeleteI really don't know him and he is not rated highly in don balon award seasonal rating as well.
DeleteWhere can I find the complete seasonal rankings of the don balon award? (not only the winners) Thank you!
Deletehttp://www.bigsoccer.com/threads/la-liga-rankings-1975-93.1813986/
DeleteI would also like to suggest Jesús María Zamora, the playmaker and leader of the Real Sociedad team who won La Liga twice in the 80s. He is considered Real Sociedad's best player after Arconada.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMSLxIpY-Ac
In this video he is described as one of the best players in the history of Spanish football.
He was named in top 20 Don Balon Awards 3 times. One of them is in top ten. I think he qualified in the latter ranking of positional list of Iberian player.
DeleteRAUL class QUEEN GOLD
ReplyDeleteXavi and Iniesta could have KING BRONZE
Puyol should have at least Queen SILVER even if he has not the greatest technic
ReplyDeleteI was thinking if you could include Gerard Pique in substitution. He is quite good
ReplyDeleteHi Naratorn.
ReplyDeleteI feel like David Silva is dramatically underrated both here and on your positional ranking list. He was constantly amazing both as a side midfielder in his early days and now as an offensive playmaker who can play almost anywhere on the pitch.
He has literally a STELLAR ranking on DBSCalcio (only one season lower than 6.30 in his whole carreer) and his trophies and contribution to the team in club and especially in the national team are impressive (key player of Spain).
I feel he doesn't get the credit he deserves because he never scored much, but his touch, intelligence, vision and passes are stunning.
I think he should be battling with Amancio for the 10th spot amongst Spanish players, Queen Bronze / Silver rated and on the reserve squad, not Prince Silver and 55th in all time offensive lateral list. Can you please explain how you rate him? I'm willing to learn about your point of view :)
His class in Spanish museum is outdated. I will update within a few days. In positional hall of fame, I think he has been raised to top 50 in 9x100 list which I will update soon after world cup final.
DeleteHey Naratorn, I followed your blog for a while, and noticed Iniesta has been QS class for a long time now, and you haven't realy updated in a long time. Isn't it time to update it to Queen gold or even both xavi and iniesta as king class?? I mean is xavi and iniesta.. what more can you say. Shouldn't Iniesta not also be in the starting 11 now? hope you will update it upon my request, i love your work, man! keep it up :)
ReplyDeleteThanks you for your useful comments. Iniesta get 85.5 points so he should have been classified in Queen Gold. Iniesta is not named in Spain XI due to tactical reason as I explained several times that Gento must be much better than him on left-wing and Luis Suarez is also superior to him as a advanced midfielder.
DeleteRaul should have at least Queen SILVER because he is above of amancio ans zarra with Queen SILVER
ReplyDeleteAmancio and Basora are both Queen Bronze class, but Basora has a higher peak and was more skilled than Amancio in your ratings. If you make this teams considering player prime, Basora has to be in the first XI.
ReplyDeleteAnd about Segarra, if you use the same criteria that you explain in Netherlands Team, Sergio Ramos has to be in (is qualified by his accurate passing and considerably technical ability).His total performance and peak are higher and he played a lot as a right back (both have the same defence but I see that Ramos is a little better in attack).
Amancio contributed more in national team than Basora so I pick him as a starter. Anyway, I recently review all classes in many nations and have revised for some.
DeleteThe greatest spanish player ever is Xavi, both in peak and generally. Despite all that followed him, how his borderline effectiveness impacted football, he's still underrated. What you write about him a few comments earlier is just laughable. He didn't contribute defensively and didn't help with scoring? Do you even undestand how football works and that it wasn't his function to do score or tackle?
ReplyDelete"he was superb in specific tactic but his individual ability is not considered among the best ever" - Considered? By whom? This is just pure nonsense. He didn't just "fit the system". He is the system. The guy is literally close to PERFECTION in his specific role. It doesn't mean he is limited - he just knew what to do on the pitch to be genuinely meaniningfull, not doing unnecesary pirouettes like Zidane.
Greatest central midfielder in history of the game, mastermind behind arguably the best national team in history and the best club side in history too (Barca 2008-2011 at least). Robbed of 2009 Ballon d'or, when Messi wasn't as good yet. How is player like that not even in your 50 greatest players ever?
Kinda related issue is also how you underrate Modrić - Lewandowski in top 3 of 2017, when Modrić dominates the season with Ronaldo? Why? Because he doesn't have many assists and goals? Jesus Christ, give me a break
Sorry but after some time of your site examination I just had to rant a little
Why Sergio Ramos isn't in the first team now?
ReplyDeleteRamos as a stopper is definitely inferior to Quincoces.
DeleteWhy is Sergio Busquets Prince Silver why Paul Pogba is Prince Gold...
ReplyDeletePogba is much better in peak performance.
DeleteSure, but Pogba is absolute shit when it comes to consistency. Surely Busquets should be PG? What exactly has Pogba done??? He has done jackshit with United, won almost nothing in his career so far. Busquets is more consistent and has a cabinet full of trophies. His stats are so bad, the only reason why is he rated, is because he plays for United, nothing more. That team has been consistently shit for many years in a rov now, despite spending a ton of money.
DeleteWhat about Juan Carlos Valerón? He doesn't appear even mentioned here but he had a great career at Mallorca and Atletico Madrid and is a Deportivo Golden Era legend on the same level as Bebeto, Djalminha, Roy Makaay, Mauro Silva and Fran; also he's regarded as one of the most talented and ellegant playmakers/attacking midfielders in Spanish football history. I could only watched him play live once in 2011 when he was 36, had recovered from a huge knee injury and Deportivo was playing in 2ND division, and trust me that was one of the greatest individual performances I've ever seen in a football pitch.
ReplyDeleteAlso Fran could be here as reserve Offensive Lateral. He was a one club man and played for Deportivo for almost 20 years, the only player that was part of the roster in all title achievements and the 2004 Champions League Semi-finals. Also Fran is regarded as one of the greatest left-footed Spanish players of all time and the best Galician player after, ovbiously, Luis Suárez and Amancio Amaro.
He is named in Iberia's reserved list in another thread. I'm fond of his abilities but he was out of the games very often and his overall performance is severely effected.
DeleteI believe you should add Juan Carlos "El Gatu" Ablanedo in your Iberian positional ranking list as goalkeeper. He is a legend in Gijón and was considered one of the best keepers in La Liga in the 80s, alongside Zubizarreta, N'Kono and Paco Buyo. Check his Don Balón and Mundo Deportivo ratings, they are really impressive.
ReplyDeleteHe was the best goalkeeper in 1985-86 and 1989-90 seasons according to Don Balón. In the 1989-90 season, he was the second best player for average rating, behind Martin Vázquez.
https://www.bigsoccer.com/threads/la-liga-rankings-1975-93.1813986/page-6
DeleteHe finished 2nd place, 6th, 7th in Don Balon once of each but other seasons not impressive (34th and the remaining is below 50th). Note that I need at least 5 international-class for goalkeeper.
What do you think as Roberto Fernández? He is well rated in both Don Balón and Mundo Deportivo, especially in the 2nd half 1980s. He was both consistent and talented for Valencia and Barcelona.
ReplyDeleteAs I check, he has only one great season, top 10 in Don Balon Award in 1988. Other than that is no high ranking at all.
ReplyDeleteDoes Jose Mari Bakero deserve a profile?
ReplyDeleteI remember his main position is trequartista but he scored too few goals based on this position. According to Don Balon, he is named in La Liga team of the year twice until 1993. I think he had around 3-4 great seasons only and I need at lest 5 to make profile.
ReplyDeleteHello Naratorn! great job.. have you considered transferring Di Stefano? I saw your criteria but I would like to explain me shortly why you choose Argentina for Di stefano.. didnt he have a more complete national career with Spain(31c/23g)instead of Argentina(6c/6g)? Also are there any statements of him declaring which was his favourite national team?
ReplyDeleteI have criteria regarding case of players who played more than one nations. The criteria is written in "The National Squad Player Selection". In general, if player born in a nation, growing up in that nation and first played for that nation, they're belonged to that nation undoubtedly.
DeleteKinda hoped for an exception here but anyways that sounds fair.. thanks
DeleteI think it's time to put Sergio Ramos as a starter instead of Quincoces. Also, Ramos should be Queen Bronze according to your positional rankings. Thank you for your amazing work.
ReplyDeleteI think Quicoces is much better in quality as a stopper in front of Hierro as a tactical reason.
DeleteGood point. Puyol could also be a starter, but maybe Quincoces was a better at the stopper role too. I think Ramos should be Queen Bronze, too. As a Spaniard, seeing Iniesta as a reserve hurts, but, again, I understand your point.
DeleteGood work, just some appreciations. Some players from the golden generation are clearly underrated. Piqué and Busquets prince silver, really? Two key players for the two strongest sides of this century. Pretty unfair to them. And the same can I say about David Silva, greatest PL player of this past decade and crucial for Spain. Also I miss Juan Carlos Valerón, widely considered the best Spanish player alongside Raúl from 98 to 2008. And the best UD Las Palmas player of all time, Germán Dévora, the classic 10, one of the best Spanish players from late 60's and the 70's, true legend
ReplyDeleteWell, Although both are a key player in their role but this isn't prove their higher level of quality when Luis Suarez, Neymar, Messi and Iniesta was a real key player to lead the team successful in 2015 but after then Barcelona did not dominate Europe anymore.
DeleteValeron is my fondness but his seasonal rating in dbscalcio is too low. His career was also impacted by injury.
I have to disagree with you there. Good attack wins you games, good defence wins you championships. And Piqué and Busquets know what it is to dominate the Spanish League (8 leagues in 11 seasons), the strongest league in the world this past decade. I really can't get how you could rate Mascherano Prince Gold and Busquets and Piqué Prince Silver. Mascherano first season with Barça could hardly get some minor games because of the presence of Busquets, he had to drop back to CB so he could get more minutes. And then the following seasons Mascherano wasn't even half as vital as Piqué was in the defence. No defensive midfielder has come close to Busquets over this decade. Piqué has also been the most dominant CB this past decade alongside Ramos, with Godín really close to both. And I know what I'm talking about because I follow La Liga weekly since 2006
DeleteI had some arguments regarding Pique. He was one of the most decorative defenders but I give more significant factor to his ability. His defensive skill is surely not among top 100 but he compensates by some of his technique and offensive skill. He never appear in top 15 best players in the World. I think the competitiveness of defender in recent eras are weaker than the past. Had he played in 1980s to 1990s, he would not be considered one of the best defenders in the World.
DeleteBusquets is narrower classified in Prince Gold but I don't think he was never started in Wolrd XI in any year.
If you look in the UEFA team of the year from 2009 to today, you'll find there is only one year (2018) in which they have put a defensive midfielder (Kanté). This position is often overlooked when doing team of the year, they just put offensive mids because they are more "spectacular". Busquets plays in a position where it is more difficult to shine, but it is obvious he is the best defensive mid since Redondo.
ReplyDeleteAnd about Piqué, "his defensive skill is surely not among top 100", do you even watch Barça play? They take more risks than any team in the world, their playstyle exposes CB's the most. CB's at Barça need certain abilities more than just tackle and aggressiveness, you know players are not just skill, context matters too. Nevertheless you are underretaing Piqué's defensive skills; his composure, positioning, aerial game, short and long passes, leadership and understanding of the game are world class, yet you have classified him below Thiago Silva. It's literally embarrasing to put Thiago Silva ahead of Piqué, he's not even on Pepe's, Hummels or Chiellini's level, let alone naming him in the same sentence as Piqué. Take a look at the UCL knockouts PSG has lost since Thiago plays for them, he's never been able to compete with the best teams in the world and Ligue One is a joke. The most overrated CB of his generation honestly.
You talk about the competitiveness of defenders in recent eras being weaker than the past, that could be true in a way, but youy are forgetting defenders today have to develop more registers to compete at the top level. Back in the day, defenders main purpose was being solid, win duels, have decent passing and that's it. Currently defenders have to be more complete, not only CB's but full backs too, football is permamently changing and nowadays defenders have to be much better on the ball, because almost every big team wants to dominate the game to win. And for example one player you have Queen rated is Koeman, who was an absolute beast, but my dad for example, who has been following Barça since the 60's and watched Koeman during his prime says Piqué is slightly better than him.
In conclussion, I think Piqué and Ramos should be Queen rated since they have been the most dominant CB's of their generation and future defenders will look at them as the example to follow. Puyol and Busquets deserve that rating too btw
Piqué is nowhere near what you make of him, I fear. He has an astounding lack of concentration throughout many matches, is often too rushy and has alternated excellent seasons and games to subpar ones. Even his positioning can be debatable. I believe this is what Naratorn meant with "his skill is not among top 100". You can even find quite easily some compilations of Pique's many sloppy mistakes in Youtube.
DeleteThen again, he compensates with leadership, calmness on the ball, passing skills, offensive skills and fearful aerial presence. On his day, he can be a great marker too, but there are the problems mentioned above.
I have been able to follow Thiago Silva from Milan and what you are saying is nonsense. Surely, he lacks the international success that Pique had, but he lacked also a team like Pique has had. Defensively, he is always firm and steady and doesn't have blackouts such as Pique's with that frequency. He lacks the leadership, sure, but that's not the point of this discussion.
I don't know why the spaniards tend to overrate their defenders so much, even at the last World Cup the commentators were praising every move of Piqué and Ramos, and they offered some dreadful defending against Portugal and Morocco.
In conclusion, both Piqué and Ramos deserve to be in the top 100 for what they have achieved, their leadership and quality, but surely not as high (both of them) in my opinion, as you think they should be.
Another example is the Italian Costacurta: classy defender, good on the ball, good marker, has incredible achievements at team level, but made many mistakes and had lack of concentration. Deserves a spot, but cannot be named amongs the finest defenders ever.
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Casillas,segarra,puyol,Ramos,camacho,pirri,Xavi,iniesta,amancio,gento,zarra.
ReplyDeleteYou have Iríbar at Queen Silver and Zubizarreta at Queen Bronze, but Zubizarreta is higher than Iríbar in your positional rankings. So, in your opinion, Who is the third greatest spanish goalkeeper of all time? I'm spanish and I'm highly doubtful about it. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThis list was not updated to the positional ranking. Let me revise.
DeleteThank you. I'll be waiting.
ReplyDeletePretty strange not to see more players from the Golden generation such as Ramos,Puyol or Iniesta in the starting Eleven.
ReplyDeleteI want to be fair for players selection based on the pure quality of players than trophy achievement.
DeleteJoan Segarra, at his peak, played mostly as left-half midfielder and left-defender, not right-back.
ReplyDeleteOK, I was long misunderstood that he was right-back. Puyol will replace him.
DeleteHi Naratorn.
ReplyDeleteI found an interesting 2019 spanish poll for fans - not experts - in which they had to choose between Ramos and Puyol.
The result is an astonishing 80% for Puyol - and lots of Real Madrid supporters are commenting. The link is https://www.forocoches.com/foro/showthread.php?t=6986357
I am tend to agree. If you select based on pure ability, Puyol is tougher, more energetic and physically better.
DeleteSergio Ramos isn't as popular in Spain as he is outside. He has always had fame of be a silly man (for some incoherent quotes he said in interviews and that) and a dirty player and in many times a silly player too, like when he forced the yellow card against Ajax and then the Dutchs eliminated us of the UCL without Sergio and this kind of things, also a lot of his red cards come from unnecesary tough fouls. When he's on fire he's an extraordinary defender and talented player, but he's extremely irregular during the season. Puyol in the other hand is clearly less talented, he didn't take free kicks or scored a lot of goals but he was a pure defender and a player who always performed over the limits and despite he was tough he was very clean too, as he wasn't sent off more than once or twice in his career. Ramos is great and he gave me a lot of happyness with his key goals for Real but Puyol was much better.
DeleteOddly enough Ramos is rated as more skillful than Puyol in the skill evaluation list but that must have been for his offensive capabilities. Is Puyol bottom level higher than Ramos? I know that Puyol did not qualify for the top 50 in the main hall of fame but would his low performance state have been higher than Ramos if he qualified?
DeleteSo... I see I'm gonna be the first one to mention him here but: Iago Aspas?
ReplyDeleteHe is a very good la liga player but i do not think he has enough international accomplishment.
ReplyDelete10s : - José María Belauste
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ReplyDeleteZubizarreta (27 in goalkeeper list in positional hall of fame) has to be ahead of Iribar (32 in goalkeeper list in positional hall of fame).
ReplyDeleteSono italiano ma iniesta viene considerato una leggenda del calcio qui in Europa al pari di zidane. Sarebbe probabilmente inserito in un XI ideale di tutti tempi del mondo, come può non essere nell XI spagnolo di ogni epoca?
ReplyDeleteDani Carvajal should start to be considered, he's practically the best right back in Real Madrid history despite his constant injuries.
ReplyDeleteThe Greatest according SASA App:
ReplyDelete1- Xavi Hernandez, and entered the top players list in 13 times, and ranked 21th in the history of football. (which he collected 2990.996612 points , and he lead since 2015 - 7 years)
2- Sergio Ramos, entered the top players list in 13 times, ranks 32th in football history. (which he collected 2908.999578 points , and he was ranked 5th in last year)
3- Iker Casillas, entered the top players list in 14 times, ranks 43th in football history. (which he collected 2769.998683 points , and he was ranked 1st in his era)
4- Ricardo Zamora, entered the top players list in 23 times, ranks 51th in football history. (which he collected 2715 points , and he was ranked 1st in his era)
5- Raul Gonzales, entered the top players list in 14 times, ranks 60th in football history. (which he collected 2665.999536 points , and he was ranked 2nd in his era)
6- Andres Iniesta, entered the top players list in 12 times, ranks 68th in football history. (which he collected 2629.998995 points , and he was ranked 5th in his era)
7- Francisco Gento, entered the top players list in 20 times, ranks 83th in football history. (which he collected 2769.998683 points , and he was ranked 2nd in his era)
8- Luis Suarez Miramontes, entered the top players list in 17 times, ranks 95th in football history. (which he collected 2501 points , and he was ranked 2nd in his era)
9- David Silva, entered the top players list in 14 times, ranks 97th in football history. (which he collected 2495.997379 points , and he was ranked 9th in last year)
10- Telmo Zarra, entered the top players list in 17 times, ranks 119th in football history. (which he collected 2369 points , and he was ranked 2nd in his era)
#Saeed_SASA
The Greatest according SASA App (from 1890 to 2022):
ReplyDelete1- Xavi Hernandez, and entered the top players list in 13 times, and ranked 21th in the history of football. (which he collected 2990.996612 points , and he lead since 2015 - 7 years)
2- Sergio Ramos, entered the top players list in 13 times, ranks 32th in football history. (which he collected 2908.999578 points , and he was ranked 5th in last year)
3- Iker Casillas, entered the top players list in 14 times, ranks 43th in football history. (which he collected 2769.998683 points , and he was ranked 1st in his era)
4- Ricardo Zamora, entered the top players list in 23 times, ranks 51th in football history. (which he collected 2715 points , and he was ranked 1st in his era)
5- Raul Gonzales, entered the top players list in 14 times, ranks 60th in football history. (which he collected 2665.999536 points , and he was ranked 2nd in his era)
6- Andres Iniesta, entered the top players list in 12 times, ranks 68th in football history. (which he collected 2629.998995 points , and he was ranked 5th in his era)
7- Francisco Gento, entered the top players list in 20 times, ranks 83th in football history. (which he collected 2769.998683 points , and he was ranked 2nd in his era)
8- Luis Suarez Miramontes, entered the top players list in 17 times, ranks 95th in football history. (which he collected 2501 points , and he was ranked 2nd in his era)
9- David Silva, entered the top players list in 14 times, ranks 97th in football history. (which he collected 2495.997379 points , and he was ranked 9th in last year)
10- Telmo Zarra, entered the top players list in 17 times, ranks 119th in football history. (which he collected 2369 points , and he was ranked 2nd in his era)
#Saeed_SASA
Morientes...and morata, Alvaro 6 gol in euro cup and 3 in world cup
ReplyDeleteNo Iniesta in the main team makes no sens e in my opinion
ReplyDeleteNo Iniesta, no Ramos ...weird things we can find on the sites.
ReplyDeleteRamos instead of Quincoces I guess. Also, I think that the team's formation must be changed to put Iniesta instead of Amancio
ReplyDeleteCasillas
ReplyDeleteRamos Hierro Puyol
X.Alonso Xavi
Amancio Iniesta L.Suarez M. Gento
Raul
For me the greatest XI with City 2022-2023 tactic:
ReplyDeleteCasillas
Ramos Hierro Alba
Pirri X.Alonso (CB without ball)
Amancio L.Suarez.M. Iniesta Gento
Raul
Rodrigo Hernández of Manchester City is arguably the only World Class player right now in Spain, what's your evaluation of him?
ReplyDeleteHello Naratorn. Excelente work. Question? Puyol, Sergio Ramos, Xabi Alonso and Sergio Busquets are class Prince gold. I think that they are considered class Queen bronze.
ReplyDeleteJordi Alba and Carvajal has to be added to the substitution list.
ReplyDeleteSpain All Time Eleven Team. Casilla/ Carvajal, Puyol, Ramos, Camacho/ Xavi, Hierro, Suárez, Iniesta/ Raúl, Gento. Trainer: Del Bosque.
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