Sergio Ramos Breaks Record Becomes Spain’s Most-capped Player

Real Madrid and Spanish Skipper Sergio Ramos has become Spain’s most-capped player ever after the 1-1 draw with Norway in a Euro 2020 qualifier on Saturday, making his 168th appearance.

It is one more than goalkeeping legend Iker Casillas made.

The 33-year-old centre-back has also become the most-capped European outfield player in the history of the game, surpassing Latvian legend Vitalijs Astafjevs.

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Ramos has enjoyed a stellar international career, winning the World Cup in 2010, as well as the Euros back-to-back in 2008 and 2012 with Spain.

The defender made his first appearance for the senior side on March 26, 2005 against China.

SPAIN’S TOP 10
1) Sergio Ramos – 168

2) Iker Casillas – 167

3) Xavi – 133

4) Andres Iniesta – 131

5) Andoni Zubizarreta – 126

6) David Silva – 125

7) Xabi Alonso – 114

8) Sergio Busquets – 113

6) David Silva – 125

9) Cesc Fabregas – 110

10) Fernando Torres – 110

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