The greatest Spanish players to have ever represented their country.
Not many nations can claim to be more passionate about football than Spain.
The three-time European champions and 2010 World Cup winners lay claim to two of the most iconic club sides in world football - Barcelona and Real Madrid - with Spain a breeding ground for the world's best talents.
They may have a rich history on the international stage, but La Roja peaked in the 21st century, winning three consecutive major tournaments between 2008 and 2012. During that period, their squad of superstars proved invincible.
Here are Spain's 25 greatest players ranked, primarily focusing on national team achievements.
Enrique also managed Spain / Alex Livesey/GettyImages
Gento is a Real Madrid icon / Evening Standard/GettyImages
Carvajal is a Real Madrid legend / Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/GettyImages
Zamora guarded the Spain goal in the early 20th century / Central Press/GettyImages
A tribute to the late Amaro / Soccrates Images/GettyImages
The left-back is still going in MLS / BSR Agency/GettyImages
Camacho was a star for Spain / Getty Images/GettyImages
Di Stefano played for Argentina too / STAFF/GettyImages
The Real Madrid legend was a clinical provider for country / Getty Images/GettyImages
Alonso was an underappreciated Spain midfielder / Stewart Kendall/Allstar/GettyImages
Zubizaretta in action for La Roja / Ben Radford/GettyImages
Fabregas was a member of a legendary midfield / David Ramos/GettyImages
Torres scored the winner in the Euro 2008 final / Alex Livesey/GettyImages
The Man City icon racked up some impressive tallies / David Ramos/GettyImages
A rock at the back for Spain / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/GettyImages
Pique was a constant at the back for Spain / Ian MacNicol/GettyImages
Suarez was a trailblazer / Evening Standard/GettyImages
A prolific forward for Spain / Richard Sellers/Allstar/GettyImages
Puyol was a leader at the back / Denis Doyle/GettyImages
Villa is Spain's record goalscorer / Jasper Juinen/GettyImages
Busquets was a crucial member of that famous midfield / Jean Catuffe/GettyImages
Strikers hated facing Sergio Ramos for Spain / Anadolu/GettyImages
Casillas is one of the best goalkeepers ever / Simon M Bruty/GettyImages
Xavi was the pass master / Alex Livesey/GettyImages
Andres Iniesta's World Cup-winning goal / Jamie McDonald/GettyImages
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