Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué, who plays for FC Barcelona, is considered one of the world’s best centre halves. He is amongst the few players who have won the UEFA Champions League for two consecutive years, but for different teams. He also played a crucial role in the Spain national team’s victory in 2010 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2012.
Spanish footballer, Sergio Ramos, is known for his defensive skills and also for his ability to play offensively and score goals. He plays for the Premier League Club, Real Madrid. Ramos was a member of the Spanish national side which won the European Championship in 2008 and 2012 and the World Cup in 2010.
Fernando Torres is a former football player whose ability to score goals earned him a reputation as one of the best goal-scorers in the world. He helped his Spanish football team win their first FIFA World Cup in 2010. Such is his popularity in Spain that a stadium was built in his honor in Fuenlabrada, Spain, in 2011.
![Sergio Busquets Sergio Busquets](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/sergio-busquets-15076-1.jpg)
![Iker Casillas Iker Casillas](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/iker-casillas-1.jpg)
Iker Casillas is a Spanish former footballer who won the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Counted among the greatest goalkeepers in the history of the sport, Casillas was renowned for his spectacular saves and athleticism. He was named the IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper on a record five occasions. Also a philanthropist, Casillas owns a charitable foundation in Spain.
![Ansu Fati Ansu Fati](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/ansu-fati-122448-1.jpg)
![Alvaro Morata Alvaro Morata](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/alvaro-morata-1.jpg)
Alvaro Morata is a Spanish professional soccer player who has represented popular clubs like Real Madrid, Juventus, Chelsea, and Atlético Madrid. He is also an important player for the national team, having gathered the experience of playing in high-pressure tournaments like the UEFA European Football Championship. A versatile player, Alvaro Morata is best known for his pace, energy, and technique.
![Alfredo Di Stéfano Alfredo Di Stéfano](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/alfredo-di-stfano-1.jpg)
Alfredo Di Stéfano was an Argentine-born Spanish football player and coach. Counted among the greatest football players of all time, Di Stéfano is remembered for his association with Real Madrid, where he played a major role in the club's domination of La Liga and the European Cup during the 1950s. In 2004, he was included in Pele’s FIFA 100 list.
![Thiago Alcântara Thiago Alcântara](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/thiago-alcntara-15428-1.jpg)
Italian-born Brazilian-origin footballer Thiago Alcântara grew up watching his footballer father Mazinho. The talented midfielder has played for teams such as Barcelona and Bayern Munich and now represents Liverpool and the national team of Spain. An injury prevented him from playing in the World Cup 2014.
![Juan Mata Juan Mata](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/juan-mata-14273-1.jpg)
Known as an attacking midfielder from Spain, Juan Mata is a promising young footballer who plays for the Spanish national team and Manchester United. Born to a footballer father, he began his career with the Real Madrid youth team. While at Chelsea, fans called him Johnny Kills.
![Xabi Alonso Xabi Alonso](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/xabi-alonso-1.jpg)
![Marco Asensio Marco Asensio](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/marco-asensio-1.jpg)
![Isco Isco](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/isco-51302-1.jpg)
Isco is a Spanish football player best known for his excellent ball control and technique. Over the years, he has represented popular teams like Real Madrid and the Spain national team. He was named among the world's 30 best players during the 2017-18 season.
![Kepa Arrizabalaga Kepa Arrizabalaga](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/kepa-arrizabalaga-1.jpg)
![Carles Puyol Carles Puyol](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/carles-puyol-1.jpg)
![César Azpilicueta César Azpilicueta](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/csar-azpilicueta-14910-1.jpg)
![Aymeric Laporte Aymeric Laporte](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/aymeric-laporte-16107-1.jpg)
Aymeric Laporte is a French-born footballer who plays for the Spain national team and Manchester City of Premier League. Although he represented France at youth international levels, Laporte switched national teams after receiving Spanish citizenship in 2021. A powerful defender who is renowned for his passing ability, Laporte has won many titles including three Premier Leagues and three EFL Cups.
![Ander Herrera Ander Herrera](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/ander-herrera-15604-1.jpg)
![Hector Bellerin Hector Bellerin](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/hector-bellerin-1.jpg)
![Bojan Krkić Bojan Krkić](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/bojan-krki-40592-1.jpg)
![Fernando Llorente Fernando Llorente](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/fernando-llorente-1.jpg)
![Jordi Alba Jordi Alba](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/jordi-alba-1.jpg)
![Pepe Reina Pepe Reina](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/pepe-reina-1.jpg)
![Pedro Pedro](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/pedro-2.jpg)
![Lucas Vázquez Lucas Vázquez](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/lucas-vzquez-16058-1.jpg)
![Danny Carvajal Danny Carvajal](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/danny-carvajal-1.jpg)
![Nacho Nacho](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/nacho-1.jpg)
![Paco Alcácer Paco Alcácer](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/paco-alccer-78754-1.jpg)
![Theo Hernandez Theo Hernandez](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/theo-hernandez-120282-1.jpg)
![Jesús Navas Jesús Navas](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/jess-navas-1.jpg)
![Alejandro Balde Alejandro Balde](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/alejandro-balde-121986-1.jpg)
![Iñaki Williams Iñaki Williams](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/iaki-williams-121689-1.jpg)
![Brahim Díaz Brahim Díaz](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/brahim-daz-121653-1.jpg)
![Rafael Benítez Rafael Benítez](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/rafael-bentez-11255-1.jpg)
![Iago Aspas Iago Aspas](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/iago-aspas-15450-1.jpg)
![Emilio Butragueño Emilio Butragueño](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/emilio-butragueo-1.jpg)
![Sergi Roberto Sergi Roberto](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/sergi-roberto-15722-1.jpg)
![Michu Michu](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/michu-1.jpg)
![Quique Setién Quique Setién](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/quique-setien-84547-1.jpg)
![Tito Vilanova Tito Vilanova](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/tito-vilanova-15654-1.jpg)
![Kiko Casilla Kiko Casilla](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/kiko-casilla-1.jpg)
![Giovani dos Santos Giovani dos Santos](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/giovani-dos-santos-15077-1.jpg)
Starting his youth career with teams such as Monterrey and Barcelona, Mexican footballer Giovani dos Santos later went on to win a gold medal with the Mexican team at the 2012 London Olympics. He was also part of the U-17 FIFA World Championship-winning Mexican squad and is a 3-time CONCACAF Gold Cup winner.
![José Antonio Reyes José Antonio Reyes](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/jos-antonio-reyes-11611-1.jpg)
![Ilaix Moriba Ilaix Moriba](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/ilaix-moriba-123042-1.jpg)
![Unai Emery Unai Emery](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/unai-emery-14883-1.jpg)
![Luis García Luis García](http://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/thumbs/luis-garca-1.jpg)