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Top 10 Greatest Spanish Football Players
Spain has gifted world football with midfield geniuses, clinical strikers, and world-class goalkeepers — winning the 2010 FIFA World Cup and back-to-back European Championships in 2008 and 2012. These are the 10 greatest Spanish football players of all time. Scroll through, then cast your vote — who deserves the #1 spot?
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spanish Football Legends
Who is considered the greatest Spanish footballer of all time? Andrés Iniesta and Xavi Hernández are most frequently cited, having driven Spain to the 2010 FIFA World Cup title and back-to-back UEFA Euro victories in 2008 and 2012. Cast your vote above to see how the community ranks them.
Which Spanish player has scored the most international goals? David Villa holds Spain's all-time international scoring record with 59 goals in 98 caps, ahead of Raúl González's 44 goals in 102 appearances.
Has a Spanish player ever won the Ballon d'Or? Yes — Luis Suárez Miramontes won the Ballon d'Or in 1960, making him the only Spanish-born player to claim the award.
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