List of Spain international footballers

This is a list of Spain international footballers – football

Football (soccer)

Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...

players who have played for the Spain national football team

Spain national football team

The Spain national football team represents Spain in international association football and is controlled by the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Spain. The current head coach is Vicente del Bosque...

. All players with 20 or more official caps are listed here.

This table is up to date, as of 16 November 2011.

Bold denotes players still playing professional football.
♦ - member of the 2010 FIFA World Cup
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010...

winning team.
* - member of the UEFA Euro 2008 winning team.
* * - member of the 1964 European Nations' Cup winning team.
+ - member of the 1992 Olympics Gold Medal winning team.

#	Name	Career	Caps	Goals
1	Iker Casillas Íker Casillas Iker Casillas Fernández is a Spanish football goalkeeper who plays for the Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid and the Spanish national team, being the captain of both... ♦ *	2000–	127	76 (Conceded)
2	Andoni Zubizarreta Andoni Zubizarreta Andoni Zubizarreta Urreta is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a goalkeeper.The all-time most capped player for the Spanish national team for several years, he played with individual and team success for Athletic Bilbao and FC Barcelona , appearing in more than 950...	1985–1998	126	99 (Conceded)
3	Xavier Hernández (Xavi) Xavi Xavier Hernández i Creus , commonly known as Xavi Hernández or simply Xavi , is a Spanish footballer who plays as a central midfielder for La Liga club FC Barcelona, where he has spent his entire 14-year career.... ♦ *	2000–	107	10
4	Raúl González Raúl González Raúl González Blanco , known simply as Raúl, is a Spanish footballer who plays as a striker. He currently plays for German club Schalke 04....	1996–	102	44
5	Carles Puyol Carles Puyol Carles Puyol i Saforcada is a Spanish footballer who plays for FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team.Mainly a central defender, he can also play on either flank, especially as a right back... ♦ *	2000–	98	3
6	Xabi Alonso Xabi Alonso Xabier "Xabi" Alonso Olano is a Spanish World Cup-winning footballer who plays for Real Madrid as a midfielder.Alonso began his career at Real Sociedad, the main team of his home region Gipuzkoa. After a brief loan period at Eibar he returned to Sociedad where then manager John Toshack appointed... ♦ *	2003–	92	12
7	Fernando Torres Fernando Torres Fernando José Torres Sanz , nicknamed , is a Spanish footballer who plays for Chelsea and the Spain national team as a striker.... ♦ *	2003–	91	27
8	Fernando Hierro Fernando Hierro Fernando Ruiz Hierro is a retired Spanish footballer. He is mostly known for his spells with Real Madrid and Spain, appearing in more than 500 official games with the former and representing the latter on nearly 100 occasions, whilst appearing in four World Cups and two European...	1989–2002	89	29
9	Sergio Ramos Sérgio Ramos Sérgio Bruno Antunes Selores Ramos is a Portuguese basketball player.He measures 2.00 metres and plays as a Forward . He announced the end of his international career, after Portugal's exit from the EuroBasket 2007... ♦ *	2005–	82	6
=	David Villa David Villa David Villa Sánchez , nicknamed , is a Spanish footballer who currently plays as a striker for FC Barcelona and the Spanish national football team. He can also operate as a winger.... ♦ *	2005–	82	51
11	José Antonio Camacho José Antonio Camacho José Antonio Camacho Alfaro is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a left defender, and the current coach of the China PR national football team....	1975–1988	81	0
12	Rafael Gordillo Rafael Gordillo Rafael Gordillo Vázquez is a retired Spanish footballer.A tremendously offensive left wingback, equally at ease as defender and midfielder and with a good effort rate, he had an unmistakable style of playing with his socks down, he represented with individual and team success Betis and Real...	1978–1988	75	3
13	Emilio Butragueño Emilio Butragueño Emilio Butragueño Santos is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a striker.He was best known for his spell with Real Madrid...	1984–1992	69	26
=	Carlos Marchena Carlos Marchena Carlos Marchena López is a Spanish footballer who plays for Villarreal CF and the Spanish national team.Mainly a central defender with an aggressive approach, he can also pitch in as a defensive midfielder... ♦ *	2002–	69	2
15	Luis Arconada Luis Arconada Luis Miguel Arconada Etxarri is a retired Spanish footballer, who played as a goalkeeper.Having played solely for Real Sociedad for nearly 20 professional years, helping the team to two La Liga titles, amongst other domestic accolades, he also collected 68 national team caps.-Club career:Arconada...	1977–1985	68	63 (Conceded)
16	José Miguel González (Míchel)	1985–1992	66	21
17	Andrés Iniesta Andrés Iniesta Andrés Iniesta Luján is a Spanish football player. He currently plays as a central midfielder for La Liga club FC Barcelona, and the Spanish national team.... ♦ *	2006–	63	10
18	Luis Enrique Martínez Luís Enrique Martínez García Luis Enrique Martínez García , known as Luis Enrique, is a retired Spanish footballer, and the current head coach of Serie A club A.S. Roma... +	1991–2002	62	12
=	Miguel Ángel Nadal Miguel Ángel Nadal Miguel Ángel Nadal Homar is a retired Spanish footballer and current coach.Nicknamed The Beast, Nadal based his game in a tremendous physical display, also being adaptable to various defender and midfielder positions....	1991–2002	62	3
=	Cesc Fàbregas Cesc Fàbregas Francesc "Cesc" Fàbregas i Soler is a Spanish footballer who plays as a central midfielder for La Liga club FC Barcelona.Fàbregas started his career as a trainee with Barcelona but was signed by Premier League side Arsenal in September 2003 at the age of 16... ♦ *	2006–	62	8
21	Víctor Muñoz	1981–1988	60	3
=	Joan Capdevila Joan Capdevila Joan Capdevila i Méndez is a Spanish footballer who plays for S.L. Benfica in Portugal, and the Spanish national team.His usual position is left defender, but he is also capable of operating as a winger and, from a defensive position, often contributes with goals... ♦ *	2002–	60	4
23	Carlos Alonso (Santillana)	1975–1985	56	15
=	Sergi Barjuán	1994–2002	56	1
=	Julio Salinas Julio Salinas Julio Salinas Fernández is a retired Spanish footballer who played during the 1980s and 1990s....	1986–1996	56	22
26	Rafael Alkorta	1990–1998	54	0
=	Abelardo Fernández +	1991–2001	54	3
=	David Silva David Silva David Josué Jiménez Silva is a Spanish footballer who plays for Manchester City and the Spanish national team. Silva is capable of playing on the wing, as a traditional number 10 and sometimes as a supporting striker... ♦ *	2006–	54	14
29	Joseba Etxeberria Joseba Etxeberría Joseba Andoni Etxeberria Lizardi is a retired Spanish footballer who played mostly as a winger.After starting his professional career at only 17, with Real Sociedad, he quickly switched to Basque neighbours Athletic de Bilbao, going on to spend the rest of his extensive career there.Exteberria...	1997–2004	53	12
=	Míchel Salgado Míchel Salgado Miguel Ángel "Míchel" Salgado Fernández is a Spanish footballer who plays for Blackburn Rovers in the Premier League, as a right defender.Nicknamed Il Due , he is known for his combative tackling and attacking play...	1998–	53	0
31	David Albelda David Albelda David Albelda Aliqués is a Spanish footballer who plays for Valencia CF as a defensive midfielder.He played mainly for local Valencia during his extensive professional career, being team captain for over a decade....	2001–	51	0
=	Joaquín Sánchez	2002–	51	4
33	José Ángel Iribar José Ángel Iribar José Ángel Iribar Cortajarena, nicknamed El Chopo , is a retired Spanish football goalkeeper and manager.... * *	1964–1976	49	42 (Conceded)
34	Manuel Sanchís	1986–1992	48	1
35	Josep Guardiola Josep Guardiola Josep "Pep" Guardiola i Sala , is a Spanish football manager and former player. Guardiola played as a defensive midfielder and spent the majority of his playing career with FC Barcelona, whom he currently manages. He was part of Johan Cruyff's dream team that won Barcelona's first European Cup.... +	1992–2000	47	5
=	Iván Helguera	1998–2004	47	3
=	Fernando Morientes Fernando Morientes Fernando Morientes Sánchez is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a striker.His main asset was his aerial and strong goalscoring abilities. He played for a number of clubs throughout his career, including Real Madrid, Monaco, Liverpool, and Valencia...	1998–2007	47	27
38	Santiago Cañizares Santiago Cañizares José Santiago Cañizares Ruiz is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a goalkeeper.After playing with Real Madrid, mostly as a backup, he finished his career at Valencia CF, where he appeared in more than 400 official games since 1998.In his prime, he was regarded as one of the best... +	1993–2006	46	26 (Conceded)
=	Juan Carlos Valerón Juan Carlos Valerón Juan Carlos Valerón Santana is a Spanish footballer who plays for Deportivo de La Coruña as an attacking midfielder.Valerón is known for his technical abilities, especially passing skills and ball control...	1998–	46	5
=	Ricardo Zamora Ricardo Zamora Ricard Zamora i Martínez was a Spanish footballer and manager. He played as a goalkeeper for, among others, RCD Espanyol, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid. As an international he played for both the Catalan XI and Spain...	1920–1936	46	42 (Conceded)
41	Rubén Baraja	2000–2005	43	7
=	Francisco Gento Francisco Gento Francisco "Paco" Gento López is a former Spanish football player.-Biography:He débuted in the Primera División with Racing Santander in the 1952–53 season...	1955–1969	43	5
43	Amancio Amaro Amancio Amaro Amancio Amaro Varela, commonly known simply as Amancio, is a former Spanish football player. Nicknamed El Brujo he played for Deportivo de La Coruña, Real Madrid and the Spanish national team.... * *	1962–1974	42	11
=	Ricardo Gallego	1982–1988	42	2
45	Juan Manuel Asensi	1969–1980	41	7
=	Julen Guerrero Julen Guerrero Julen Guerrero López is a retired Spanish footballer who played solely for Athletic Club de Bilbao.Ambidextrous, the attacking midfielder was mainly known for his skills and shooting ability...	1993–2000	41	13
=	José Martínez (Pirri)	1966–1978	41	16
=	Juan Antonio Señor Juan Antonio Señor Juan Antonio Señor Gómez is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a central midfielder.During his professional career, he played mainly for Zaragoza, amassing nearly 400 official appearances in nine years...	1982–1988	41	6
49	Gaizka Mendieta Gaizka Mendieta Gaizka Mendieta Zabala is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a midfielder.Versatile, with good offensive and tackling skills, also being capable of creating goals for teammates and himself, he played mainly for Valencia CF, and finished his career at Middlesbrough of England.He played 40...	1999–2002	40	8
50	Andoni Goikoetxea	1983–1988	39	4
=	Santi Cazorla Santi Cazorla Santiago "Santi" Cazorla González is a Spanish footballer who plays for Málaga CF in La Liga.A versatile winger, he can play on either flank, being ambidextrous... *	2008–	39	4
52	Vicente Rodríguez Vicente Rodríguez Vicente Rodríguez Guillén , simply Vicente, nicknamed El puñal de Benicalap , is a Spanish footballer who plays for Brighton & Hove Albion in England....	2001–	38	3
=	Alfonso Pérez Alfonso Pérez Alfonso Pérez Muñoz , simply Alfonso, is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a striker.Having represented both Real Madrid and FC Barcelona during his career, Alfonso possessed above-average heading ability despite not reaching 180 cms; he appeared in 307 La Liga games for three teams ,... +	1992–2000	38	11
=	Rafael Martín Vázquez Rafael Martín Vázquez Rafael Martín Vázquez is a retired Spanish footballer who played mostly as an attacking midfielder, with above-average skills....	1987–1992	38	1
55	Guillermo Amor Guillermo Amor Guillermo Amor Martínez is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a versatile midfielder.After playing most of his professional career with FC Barcelona, winning several accolades in 10 seasons, he ended it in Scotland, with Livingston...	1990–1998	37	4
=	Gerard Piqué Gerard Piqué Gerard Piqué i Bernabeu is a Spanish footballer, currently playing as a central defender for FC Barcelona.A product of Barça's cantera, he initially left the club for Manchester United in 2004, where he remained for four years, before returning to Barça under Josep Guardiola's leadership, helping... ♦	2009–	37	4
=	Sergio Busquets ♦	2009–	37	0
58	Francisco Fernández (Gallego) * *	1966–1973	36	0
=	Albert Ferrer +	1991–1999	36	0
=	Ion Andoni Goikoetxea	1990–1996	36	4
=	Antonio Maceda Antonio Maceda Antonio Maceda Francés is a retired Spanish footballer.Though a central defender by trade, he was known for his timely and predatorial goal-scoring in addition to his superb aerial ability....	1981–1986	36	8
62	Francisco José Carrasco Francisco José Carrasco Francisco José Carrasco Hidalgo is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a winger, and currently a coach.-Club career:...	1979–1988	35	5
=	Enrique Castro (Quini) Quini Enrique Castro González , aka Quini, is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a striker.In a career totally connected with Sporting de Gijón and FC Barcelona, he was widely regarded as one of the country's best strikers, having won a total of seven Pichichi Trophy awards, five of those in La...	1970–1982	35	8
=	Antoni Ramallets Antoni Ramallets Antoni Ramallets Simón is a retired Spanish football goalkeeper and manager.He spent most of his career at FC Barcelona, during the 1950s and early 1960s, winning the Zamora Trophy as the best goalkeeper in La Liga on five occasions, and 17 major club honours...	1950–1961	35	50 (Conceded)
65	José Ramón Alexanko José Ramón Alexanko José Ramón Alexanko Ventosa , also referred to as Alesanco or Alexanco, is a retired Spanish footballer and manager....	1978–1982	34	4
=	Juan Gómez (Juanito) Juan Gómez González Juan Gómez González , or simply known as Juanito, was a Spanish footballer who played as a forward.A player with tremendous dribbling ability whose career was overshadowed by a fierce character, Juanito was best known for his Real Madrid years...	1976–1982	34	8
=	Julio Alberto Moreno	1984–1988	34	0
68	Agustín Gaínza Agustín Gaínza Agustín Gaínza Vicandi was a Spanish/Basque footballer and coach born in Basauri, Vizcaya. Also known as Piru. He played as a left sided winger or forward for Atlético Bilbao and Spain. Between 1940 and 1959 he made 381 La Liga appearances, scoring 120 goals...	1945–1955	33	10
69	Miguel Bernardo (Migueli) Migueli Miguel Bernardo Bianquetti , aka Migueli, is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a central defender....	1974–1980	32	1
=	Jesús María Satrústegui	1975–1982	32	8
=	Luis Suárez Luis Suárez Miramontes Luis Suárez Miramontes , also known by the diminutive Luisito, is a Spanish former footballer and manager. He played as a midfielder for Deportivo de La Coruña, CD España Industrial, CF Barcelona, Internazionale, Sampdoria and Spain. Suárez is regarded as one of Spain's greatest players; as a... * *	1957–1972	32	14
=	Álvaro Arbeloa ♦ *	2008–	32	0
73	Alfredo Di Stéfano Alfredo Di Stéfano Alfredo Stéfano Di Stéfano Laulhé, born into a family of Italian immigrants from Capri, is a former Argentinian footballer and coach, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time...	1957–1961	31	23
=	Raúl Albiol Raúl Albiol Raúl Albiol Tortajada is a Spanish footballer who plays for Real Madrid and the Spanish national team.His main asset is his versatility, as he can play as a central defender, right back or defensive midfielder.-Valencia:... ♦ *	2007–	31	0
75	José Mari Bakero José Mari Bakero José María Bakero Escudero is a retired Spanish footballer, and the current coach of Lech Poznań in Poland.Having played mainly for Real Sociedad and FC Barcelona, he began his career as a forward but was converted into an attacking midfielder, who possessed passing and netting ability José María...	1987–1994	30	7
=	Jesús María Zamora Jesús María Zamora Jesús María Zamora Ansorena is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a midfielder.-Football career:Born in Rentería, Gipuzkoa , Zamora played his entire professional career with local outfit Real Sociedad...	1978–1982	30	3
77	Roberto Fernández	1982–1991	29	2
=	Jesús Garay Jesús Garay Jesús Garay Vecino was a Spanish footballer.He earned 29 caps and scored 1 goal for the Spain national football team between 1953 and 1962...	1953–1962	29	1
79	Genar Andrinúa	1987–1990	28	2
=	Agustín Aranzábal	1995–2003	28	0
=	Manuel Sánchez (Manolo) Manolo (footballer) Manuel Sánchez Delgado , nicknamed Manolo, is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a striker.-Club career:...	1988–1992	28	9
=	Marcos Senna Marcos Senna Marcos Antônio Senna da Silva , known as Senna, is a Spanish footballer who plays for Villarreal CF as a central midfielder.He is known for his passing range and long shooting and is also a penalty specialist.-Club career:... *	2006–	28	1
=	Juan Cruz Sol Juan Cruz Sol Juan Cruz Sol Oria is a former Spanish footballer, who played as an defender.-International career:He played 28 matches for Spain national football team, and scord one goal.-International goals:...	1970–1976	28	1
84	Miguel Tendillo Miguel Tendillo Miguel Tendillo Belenguer is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a central defender.Over the course of 15 seasons, he amassed La Liga totals of 354 games and 28 goals, representing most notably Valencia and Real Madrid , and winning ten major titles combined.Tendillo played nearly 30 times...	1980–1988	27	1
85	Francisco Miguel Narváez (Kiko) +	1992–1998	26	5
=	Miguel Porlán (Chendo)	1986–1990	26	0
=	Feliciano Rivilla * *	1960–1965	26	0
88	Juan Gutiérrez (Juanito) Juan Gutiérrez Moreno Juan Gutiérrez Moreno, aka Juanito , is a Spanish footballer who plays for Real Valladolid as a central defender.A player of physical display, he is also noted for his excellent aerial ability... *	2002–	25	3
=	Jacinto Quincoces Jacinto Quincoces Jacinto Francisco Fernández de Quincoces y López de Arbina was a Spanish football player and manager, as well as President of the Valencian Pilota Federation....	1928–1936	25	0
=	Luis Regueiro Luis Regueiro Luis Regueiro Pagola , sometimes nicknamed Corso, was a Spanish footballer. He played for Real Madrid from 1931 to 1936, scoring 53 goals in 92 matches...	1927–1936	25	16
=	Daniel Ruiz (Dani)	1977–1981	25	10
=	Joan Segarra Joan Segarra Joan Segarra Iracheta was a Catalan footballer, captain of the "Barça of the Five Trophies", one of the best teams that FC Barcelona have had in their history...	1951–1962	25	0
=	Ismael Urzaiz Ismael Urzaiz Ismael Urzaiz Aranda is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a centre forward.Best known for his physical strength and aerial ability, the unsuccessful youth graduate at Real Madrid went on to represent seven other teams during his extensive professional career, mainly Athletic Bilbao...	1996–2001	25	8
=	Ignacio Zoco * *	1961–1969	25	1
95	Pepe Reina ♦ *	2005–	24	13 (Conceded)
96	José Claramunt	1968–1975	23	4
=	Pablo Ibáñez Pablo Ibáñez Pablo Ibáñez Tébar , sometimes known as just Pablo, is a Spanish footballer who plays for English Football League Championship club Birmingham City as a central defender....	2004–	23	0
=	Antonio Puchades Antonio Puchades Antonio Puchades Casanova is a former Spanish footballer.During his career he played for Valencia CF from 1946 to 1958, winning one La Liga title and two Copa del Reys...	1949–1954	23	0
=	Enrique Saura	1978–1982	23	4
100	Antonio Afonso (Tonono) Tonono Antonio Afonso Moreno, aka Tonono , was a Spanish footballer who played as a sweeper.-Club career:...	1967–1972	22	0
=	Marcos Alonso	1981–1985	22	1
=	Estanislao Basora Estanislao Basora Estanislao Basora Brunet is a former Spanish footballer who spent most of his career at FC Barcelona. In 1974, during the club’s 75th anniversary celebrations, he was included in their all-time best XI. Basora also played for both Spain and the Catalan XI...	1949–1957	22	13
=	Gregorio Benito Gregorio Benito Gregorio "Goyo" Benito Rubio is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a central defender.-Club career:...	1971–1978	22	0
=	Txiki Begiristain	1988–1994	22	6
=	Juan Antonio Pizzi Juan Antonio Pizzi Juan Antonio Pizzi Torroja is a retired Argentine-born Spanish professional footballer who played as a striker, and a current coach....	1994–1998	22	8
=	Hipólito Rincón Hipólito Rincón Hipólito 'Poli' Rincón Povedano is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a striker.During a 12-year professional career, he played mainly for and Real Madrid and Real Betis, amassing La Liga totals of 239 games and 81 goals.Having gained slightly more than 20 caps for Spain, Rincón appeared...	1983–1986	22	10
=	Ángel María Villar Ángel María Villar Ángel María Villar Llona is a retired Spanish professional footballer who played as a midfielder.After having represented Athletic Bilbao during a full decade, he went on to serve an even larger stint as president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation.-Club career:Villar was born in Bilbao,...	1973–1979	22	3
108	José Luis Caminero José Luis Caminero José Luis Pérez Caminero is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a midfielder.Arguably one of the best Spanish footballers of the 1990s, Caminero was able to play in any midfield position, in the middle or in the wings...	1993–1996	21	8
=	Dani Güiza *	2007–	21	6
=	Francisco Jémez (Paco)	1998–2001	21	0
=	Pedro Munitis Pedro Munitis Pedro Munitis Álvarez is a Spanish footballer who plays for Racing de Santander usually as a forward, although he can also operate as winger....	1999–	21	2
=	José María Peña José María Peña Anacleto José María Peña Salegui was a Spanish professional association football player. He started playing football at Arenas de Getxo, as a midfielder.He became famous after he moved to Madrid and signed with Real Madrid C.F....	1921–1930	21	1
=	José Antonio Reyes José Antonio Reyes José Antonio Reyes Calderón is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Atlético Madrid.Mainly a left winger but also a forward, he made his professional debuts for hometown's Sevilla at only 16, signing with England's Arsenal aged 20.After a relatively successful career abroad, Reyes...	2003–	21	4
=	Josep Samitier Josep Samitier Josep Samitier Vilalta , also known as José Samitier , was a Spanish footballer, manager and scout who played for FC Barcelona, Madrid CF, OGC Nice, the Catalan XI and Spain...	1920–1931	21	2
115	Miguel Ángel Alonso	1980–1982	20	1
=	Francisco Gamborena	1921–1933	20	0
=	Jesús Glaría	1962–1969	20	0
=	Francisco López	1982–1986	20	1
=	Severino Reija * *	1962–1967	20	0
=	Telmo Zarraonandia (Zarra)	1945–1951	20	20

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