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37. David Villa
David Villa is a peerless Spanish forward and the first Spanish player to reach 50 international goals. Top scorer for the national team with 59 goals, Villa has scored more World Cup goals than any other player in the history of the Roja (2014 figures). David Villa played first for Real Zaragoza winning the Spanish…
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35. Carlos Puyol
Like many others before him, Carlos Puyol was educated in the Masia. Without innate talents and less anticipation than the others (according to his educators), Carles Puyol distinguished himself by his determination and his zeal for victory enabling him to contain opposing forwards. Puyol combines power and speed and his excellent heading game is precious…
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26. Alfredo Di Stefano
Nicknamed “Saeta Rubia” (“The blond arrow”); Di Stefano was the greatest player of the Real Madrid side which won the first five editions of the European Champions league. Di Stefano was a versatile forward who, thanks to his endurance, tactical intelligence and his ability to score goals, can be considered one of the greatest players…
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23. Andres Iniesta
Educated all his childhood at the Masia, Iniesta started his career as a defensive midfielder but his agility combined with a good control of the ball allowed him to evolve into an attacking midfielder. It is his versatility, creativity and intelligence which forms the basis for his reputation. With Barcelona, Iniesta was runner-up to Lionel…
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16. Raul
Considered the best Spanish striker of all time, Raul is best known as captain of Real Madrid for whom he played for 16 years wearing the famous number 7 shirt. With Madrid, he won six Liga (1994–95, 1996–97, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2006–07 and 2007–08). He also won three Champions Leagues (1997–98, 1999–2000 and 2001–02) scoring in…
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15. Iker Casillas
Iker Casillas, educated at the training center of Real Madrid, is considered one of the best goalkeepers in the world due to his performances for the national team and his club. Casillas was the captain of the Spanish team that won their first European Championship for 44 years in 2008 and their first World Cup…
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8. Xavi
Educated in the Masia (Barcelona’s training center), Xavier (“Xavi”) has spent his entire career at FC Barcelona where he first arrived at the age of 11. Xavi is considered the metronome of the team due to his vision and his passes which can pierce any defence. During the Fifa World Cup 2010, he had a…