The following details the Spain national football team records.

Individual records

Player records

Nationwide

Most caps

Sergio Ramos is the most capped player in the history of the national team, with a record of 180 matches.

As of 12 October 2023, the players with the most caps for Spain are:

Rank Player Career Caps Goals
1 Sergio Ramos 2005–2021 180 23
2 Iker Casillas 2000–2016 167 0
3 Sergio Busquets 2009–2022 143 2
4 Xavi 2000–2014 133 13
5 Andrés Iniesta 2006–2018 131 13
6 Andoni Zubizarreta 1985–1998 126 0
7 David Silva 2006–2018 125 35
8 Xabi Alonso 2003–2014 114 16
9 Cesc Fàbregas 2006–2016 110 15
Fernando Torres 2003–2014 110 38
11 Gerard Piqué 2009–2018 102 5
Raúl 1996–2006 102 44
13 Carles Puyol 2000–2013 100 3
14 David Villa 2005–2017 98 59
15 Jordi Alba 2011–2023 93 9
16 Fernando Hierro 1989–2002 89 29
17 José Antonio Camacho 1975–1988 81 0
Santi Cazorla 2008–2019 81 15
19 Rafael Gordillo 1978–1988 75 3
20 Koke 2013– 70 0
21 Álvaro Morata 2014– 69 34
Emilio Butragueño 1984–1992 69 26
Carlos Marchena 2002–2011 69 2
24 Luis Arconada 1976–1986 68 0
25 Míchel 1985–1992 66 21
26 Pedro 2010–2017 65 17
27 Luis Enrique 1991–2002 62 12
Miguel Angel Nadal 1991–2002 62 3
29 Joan Capdevila 2002–2011 60 4
Víctor Muñoz 1981–1988 60 3
31 Raúl Albiol 2007– 58 0
32 Álvaro Arbeloa 2008–2013 56 0
Sergi 1994–2002 56 1
Julio Salinas 1986–1996 56 22
Santillana 1975–1985 56 15
  • Bold denotes players still active at international level for the national team.

Most goals

David Villa is Spain's all-time leading scorer with a tally of 59 goals.

As of 15 October 2023, the ten highest scorers for Spain are:

Rank Player Career Goals Caps Average
1 David Villa 2005–2017 59 98 0.608
2 Raúl 1996–2006 44 102 0.431
3 Fernando Torres 2003–2014 38 110 0.345
4 David Silva 2006–2018 35 125 0.280
5 Álvaro Morata 2014– 34 69 0.493
6 Fernando Hierro 1989–2002 29 89 0.326
7 Fernando Morientes 1998–2007 27 47 0.574
8 Emilio Butragueño 1984–1992 26 69 0.377
9 Alfredo Di Stéfano 1957–1961 23 31 0.742
Sergio Ramos 2005–2021 23 180 0.128
  • Bold denotes players still active at international level for the national team.

Most assists

As of 14 June 2021, the highest assist-providers for Spain are:

Rank Player Career Assists Caps
1 Cesc Fàbregas 2006–2016 33 110
2 David Silva 2006–2018 29 125
3 Andrés Iniesta 2006–2018 27 131
Xavi 2000–2014 133
  • Bold denotes players still active at international level for the national team.
  • These are Opta defined assists.

Most penalty goals

Fernando Hierro scored a record ten international penalties for Spain.

As of 29 March 2022.

Penalties Player
10 Fernando Hierro
9 Míchel
David Villa
8 Sergio Ramos
5 Xabi Alonso
Fernando Torres
4 Dani
3 Emilio Butragueño
Agustín Gaínza
Pep Guardiola
Pirri
Raúl
2 Francisco Carrasco
César
Ion Andoni Goikoetxea
Juanito
László Kubala
Gaizka Mendieta
Álvaro Morata
David Silva
  • Bold denotes players still active at international level for the national team.

Hat-tricks

As of 8 September 2023.

PlayerCompetitionAgainstHome/AwayResultDate
Álvaro MorataEuro 2024 qualificationGeorgia (country) GeorgiaAway1–78 September 2023
Ferran Torres2020–21 UEFA Nations League AGermany GermanyHome6–017 November 2020
IscoInternational FriendlyArgentina ArgentinaHome6–127 March 2018
David Villa2013 FIFA Confederations CupFrench Polynesia TahitiHome10–020 June 2013
Fernando Torres 42013 FIFA Confederations CupFrench Polynesia TahitiHome10–020 June 2013
Pedro2014 World Cup qualificationBelarus BelarusAway0–412 October 2012
Roberto SoldadoInternational FriendlyVenezuela VenezuelaHome5–029 February 2012
Fernando Torres2009 FIFA Confederations CupNew Zealand New ZealandAway0–514 June 2009
David VillaInternational FriendlyAzerbaijan AzerbaijanAway0–69 June 2009
David VillaUEFA Euro 2008Russia RussiaHome4–110 June 2008
Luis García2006 World Cup qualificationSlovakia SlovakiaHome5–112 November 2005
Fernando Torres2006 World Cup qualificationSan Marino San MarinoAway0–512 October 2005
Fernando MorientesInternational FriendlyEcuador EcuadorHome4–030 April 2003
Ismael UrzaizEuro 2000 qualifyingCyprus CyprusHome8–08 September 1999
Julen GuerreroEuro 2000 qualifyingCyprus CyprusHome8–08 September 1999
Luis EnriqueEuro 2000 qualifyingSan Marino San MarinoHome9–05 June 1999
Raúl 4Euro 2000 qualifyingSan Marino San MarinoAway9–031 March 1999
Raúl 4Euro 2000 qualifyingAustria AustriaHome9–027 March 1999
Julen Guerrero1998 World Cup qualificationMalta MaltaAway0–318 December 1996
Alfonso1998 World Cup qualificationFaroe Islands Faroe IslandsAway2–64 September 1996
Julio Salinas1994 World Cup qualificationAlbania AlbaniaAway1–522 September 1993
Emilio Butragueño4Euro 1992 qualifyingAlbania AlbaniaHome9–019 December 1990
Míchel1990 FIFA World CupSouth Korea South KoreaAway1–317 June 1990
José María BakeroEuro 1988 qualifyingAlbania AlbaniaHome5–018 November 1987
Emilio Butragueño 41986 FIFA World CupDenmark DenmarkAway1–518 June 1986
Santillana 4Euro 1984 qualifyingMalta MaltaHome12–121 December 1983
Hipólito Rincón 4Euro 1984 qualifyingMalta MaltaHome12–121 December 1983
Chus Pereda1966 World Cup qualificationRepublic of Ireland Republic of IrelandHome4–127 October 1965
Vicente Guillot1964 European Nations' Cup qualifyingRomania RomaniaHome6–01 November 1962
Justo Tejada 4International FriendlyNorthern Ireland Northern IrelandHome6–215 October 1958
László KubalaInternational FriendlyTurkey TurkeyHome3–016 November 1957
Alfredo Di StéfanoInternational FriendlyNetherlands NetherlandsHome5–130 January 1957
Telmo Zarra 4International FriendlySwitzerland SwitzerlandHome6–318 February 1951
Estanislau BasoraInternational FriendlyFrance FranceAway1–519 June 1949
Isidro Lángara 51934 World Cup qualificationPortugal PortugalHome9–011 March 1934
Julio ElíceguiInternational FriendlyBulgaria BulgariaHome13–021 May 1933
Eduardo González Valiño 6International FriendlyBulgaria BulgariaHome13–021 May 1933
Gaspar Rubio 4International FriendlyFrance FranceHome8–114 April 1929
Gaspar RubioInternational FriendlyPortugal PortugalHome5–017 March 1929
  • 4 Player scored 4 goals
  • 5 Player scored 5 goals
  • 6 Player scored 6 goals

Manager records

Most manager appearances
Vicente del Bosque: 114

Team records

Worldwide

  • World Cup winners: 2010
  • Most consecutive wins including friendlies: 15 (2008–2009)
  • Most consecutive wins achieved by an international coach from debut: 13 – Vicente del Bosque
  • Longest streak without conceding a goal: 9 matches (1992–1993)
  • Most penalty shoot-outs in one World Cup by one team: 2 at the 2002 FIFA World Cup (shared with  Argentina in 1990 and 2022,  Costa Rica in 2014,  Netherlands in 2014 and 2022,  Russia in 2018 and  Croatia in 2018 and 2022)
  • Highest maximum number of points in World Cup qualification: 30 out of 30 (2010) (shared with  Germany for 2018)

Biggest wins

Best results by Spain
Date Opponent Round Result Difference
1 21 May 1933  Bulgaria Friendly 13–0 +13
2 21 December 1983  Malta France Euro 1984 qualification 12–1 +11
3 20 June 2013  Tahiti Brazil 2013 Confederations Cup 10–0 +10
4 11 March 1934  Portugal Italy 1934 World Cup qualification 9–0 +9
19 December 1990  Albania Sweden Euro 1992 qualification
27 March 1999  Austria Belgium Netherlands Euro 2000 qualification
5 June 1999  San Marino Belgium Netherlands Euro 2000 qualification
8 8 September 1999  Cyprus Belgium Netherlands Euro 2000 qualification 8–0 +8
5 September 2016  Liechtenstein Russia 2018 World Cup qualification
5 September 2017  Liechtenstein Russia 2018 World Cup qualification

Heaviest defeats

Scores from 4–0 and up

Worst results by Spain
Date Opponent Round Venue Result Difference
1 4 June 1928  Italy Netherlands 1928 Olympics Netherlands  A  1–7 –6
9 December 1931  England Friendly England  A 
2 13 July 1950  Brazil Brazil 1950 World Cup Brazil  A  1–6 −5
3 13 June 1963  Scotland Friendly Spain  H  2–6 –4
13 June 2014  Netherlands Brazil 2014 World Cup Brazil  A  1–5
19 April 1942  Italy Friendly Italy  A  0–4
17 November 2010  Portugal Friendly Portugal  A 

FIFA Rankings

Last update was on 6 December 2022. Source:[1]

References

  1. ↑ "Spain men's ranking". Archived from the original on 6 October 2019. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
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