Spain National Football Team, World Cup 2018

Synopsis

The national football team of Spain is controlled by Royal Spanish Football Federation. The team has participated in 14 World Cups and 10 UEFA Championships. FIFA has ranked the country in 6^th position.

The team debuted in 1920 and has won 3 European Championship titles, 1 Olympics title, and 2 Mediterranean titles to date. 

Spain's traditional kit is a red jersey with yellow trim, dark blue shorts, and red socks. Their away kit for 2018 World Cup is all white. Adidas has manufactured the current jersey of the team. With White shorts and gray socks, the away kit has got the unique and clean look and is a 1980s-inspired all-over graphic print.

Most capped players

Iker Casillas is the most capped player in the Spain national team with 167 caps.

#	Player	Period	Caps	Goals
1	Iker Casillas	2000–	167	0
2	Sergio Ramos	2005–	151	13
3	Xavi	2000–2014	133	12
4	Andoni Zubizarreta	1985–1998	126	0
5	Andrés Iniesta	2006–	125	14
6	David Silva	2006–	119	35
7	Xabi Alonso	2003–2014	114	16
8	Cesc Fàbregas	2006–	110	15
	Fernando Torres	2003–	110	38
10	Raúl	1996–2006	102	44
	Sergio Busquets	2009–	102	2

 

Top goalscorers

David Villa is the top scorer of the team with 59 goals.

#	Player	Period	Goals	Caps	Average
1	David Villa	2005–	59	98	0.60
2	Raúl	1996–2006	44	102	0.43
3	Fernando Torres	2003–	38	110	0.35
4	David Silva	2006–	35	119	0.29
5	Fernando Hierro	1989–2002	29	89	0.33
6	Fernando Morientes	1998–2007	27	47	0.57
7	Emilio Butragueño	1984–1992	26	69	0.38
8	Alfredo Di Stefano	1957–1961	23	31	0.74
9	Julio Salinas	1986–1996	22	56	0.39
10	Míchel	1985–1992	21	66	0.32

 

Julen Lopetegui, The Coach

A former goalkeeper for Real Madrid and Barcelona, Julen Lopetegui is currently managing the Spain national team. Lopetegui represented Spain at the 1994 World Cup and has played 149 games in La Liga over 11 seasons for the teams like Real Madrid, Logroñés, Barcelona and Rayo Vallecano.

Lopetegui started his managerial career in 2003. He has coached Spain’s youth teams and led the U19 and U21 to win European titles. He will be showing his best in FIFA World Cup 2018 as well.

Francisco Román Alarcón Suárez, Isco

Francisco Román Alarcón Suárez, popularly known as Isco is a Spanish professional who plays as an attacking midfielder for the Spanish national team and Real Madrid. He signed a five-year deal with the club for €30 million in June 2013.

Isco debuted his career from the club Valencia mainly playing in its reserve team. He joined the club Málaga in 2011. He earned the Golden Boy Award in 2012 for his performances at Málaga.

Isco represented Spain at several youth levels including the 2012 Olympics and made his senior international debut in 2013. He is often described as one of the best-attacking midfielders in the world.

Sergio Ramos, The Star

Sergio Ramos, a Spanish professional, is the captain for both Real Madrid and the Spanish national team. He commonly plays as a central defender and also plays as a right back.

Ramos represented the Spanish national team at three European Championships and three FIFA World Cups. He alongside his team won the 2010 World Cup and 2008 Euro Cup.

Ramos has won 18 major honors and has developed into La Liga's one of the top scorers from a defensive position. Making his debut at the age of 18, he became country’s youngest player to reach 100 caps. He is Spain’s second-most capped player and is close enough to Casillas’ highest record of 167.

Ramos is regarded as one of the best defenders of his generation and was named the FIFPro World XI eight times.

Here's the list of Spain's 23-man squad heading to Russia.

Goalkeepers	Defenders	Midfielders	Forwards
David de Gea (Manchester United), Pepe Reina (Napoli), Kepa Arrizabalaga (Athletic Bilbao).	Jordi Alba (Barcelona), Nacho Monreal (Arsenal), Alvaro Odriozola (Real Sociedad), Nacho Fernandez (Real Madrid), Dani Carvajal (Real Madrid), Gerard Pique (Barcelona), Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid), Cesar Azpilicueta (Chelsea).	Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), Isco (Real Madrid), Thiago Alcantara (Bayern Munich), David Silva (Manchester City), Andres Iniesta (Barcelona), Saul Niguez (Atletico Madrid), Koke (Atletico Madrid).	Marco Asensio (Real Madrid), Iago Aspas (Celta Vigo), Diego Costa (Atletico Madrid), Rodrigo Moreno (Valencia), Lucas Vazquez (Real Madrid).

FIFA World Cup 2018

Spain has made 14 FIFA appearances and has gained 1 title in 2010 World Cup. Spain played against the Netherlands making a 1-0 victory in that match. Andrés Iniesta scored the match-winning goal at the time.

Spain played against Macedonia, Italy, Liechtenstein, Albania, and Israel in the World Cup qualification match, making their best performance against the countries.

Spain will be playing against Portugal, IR Iran, and Morocco in the second edition of the tournament, World Cup 2018. For more details have a look at the World Cup Schedule.