Spanish · Camas, Seville · Born 30 March 1986Spain's most-capped outfield player with 180 international appearances, winning the 2010 World Cup and two European Championships while captaining Real Madrid to four Champions League titles.
His header against Atlético Madrid in the 93rd minute of the 2014 Champions League final turned a 1-0 defeat into a draw that Real Madrid won in extra time — the most celebrated individual contribution to a Champions League final result in modern history — and Sergio Ramos finished his career with 185 goals, the most scored by a defender in football. 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 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018
- World Cup 2010
- Euro 2008, 2012
- La Liga 5x
- Copa del Rey 2x
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevilla Atlético | 2003–2004 | — | 26 | 2 | #4 |
| Sevilla | 2004–2005 | £23m | 39 | 2 | #4 |
| Real Madrid | 2005–2021 | €27m | 469 | 72 | — |
| Paris Saint-Germain | 2021–2023 | — | 45 | 4 | — |
| Sevilla | 2023–2024 | £23m | 28 | 3 | #4 |
| Monterrey | 2025–2025 | — | 27 | 6 | — |
 Spain | — | — | 180 | 23 | — |
Spanish Athletes