Spanish · Camas, Seville · Born 30 March 1986Spanish footballer and centre-back, widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders of all time with over 180 international caps for Spain.
Sergio Ramos García was born in Camas, Seville in 1986. Sevilla developed him before Real Madrid paid £23 million — then a record for a Spanish teenager — in 2005. His sixteen Madrid seasons produced four Champions Leagues, five La Liga titles and 185 career goals — the most by a defender in football history. He won the World Cup with Spain in 2010 and two European Championships (2008, 2012) — the most successful international defensive record in Spanish football history. He became Spain's all-time appearance holder with 180 caps. His header against Atlético Madrid in the 93rd minute of the 2014 Champions League Final — turning a 1-0 deficit into a draw that Madrid won in extra time — is the most celebrated individual defensive attacking moment in Champions League history. He accumulated 26 red cards in his Real Madrid career — the record for the competition — reflecting a calculated willingness to commit fouls in high-stakes situations. He was the most technically complete and the most psychologically formidable defender of his generation.
Scoring crucial headers in Champions League finals
How They Played
Aggressive centre-back with exceptional aerial ability and leadership qualities
Lasting Impact
One of the greatest defenders of all time, known for leadership and clutch goals
Career Honours
- Champions League 4x
- World Cup (2010)
- Euro 2x (2008,2012)
- La Liga 5x
- Copa del Rey 2x
- Champions League 2014
- Champions League 2016
- Champions League 2017
- Champions League 2018
- World Cup 2010
- Euro 2008
- Euro 2012
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevilla | 2003–2005 | — | 41 | 4 | #4 |
| Real Madrid | 2005–2021 | €27m | 671 | 101 | — |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 2021–2023 | — | 58 | 4 | — |
 Spain | — | — | 180 | 23 | — |
Spanish Athletes