# Spain national football team records and statistics

The following details the Spain national football team records.

## Individual records
### Player records
#### Nationwide

* Most hat-tricks scored: 3 – Fernando Torres & David Villa
* Most consecutive games with at least one goal: 6 – David Villa
* Top scorer in World Cup finals: 9 – David Villa
* Most goals scored in one World Cup: 5 – Emilio Butragueño (1986) & David Villa (2010)
* Most consecutive matches scored in at World Cup: 4 – David Villa (2010)
* Top scorer in European Championship finals: 7 – Álvaro Morata
* Most goals scored in one European Championship: 4 – David Villa (2008)
* Top scorer in Confederations Cup finals: 8 – Fernando Torres
* Most goals scored in one Confederations Cup: 5 – Fernando Torres (2013)
* Top scorer in UEFA Nations League finals: 6 – Ferran Torres
* Most goals scored in one UEFA Nations League: 6 – Ferran Torres (2020–21)

#### Most caps

As of 18 November 2024, 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 |
| 9 | Fernando Torres | 2003–2014 | 110 | 38 |
| 11 | Gerard Piqué | 2009–2018 | 102 | 5 |
| 11 | 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 | Álvaro Morata | 2014– | 84 | 37 |
| 18 | José Antonio Camacho | 1975–1988 | 81 | 0 |
| 18 | Santi Cazorla | 2008–2019 | 81 | 15 |
| 20 | Rafael Gordillo | 1978–1988 | 75 | 3 |
| 21 | Koke | 2013– | 70 | 0 |
| 22 | Emilio Butragueño | 1984–1992 | 69 | 26 |
| 22 | 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 |
| 27 | Miguel Angel Nadal | 1991–2002 | 62 | 3 |
| 29 | Joan Capdevila | 2002–2011 | 60 | 4 |
| 29 | Víctor Muñoz | 1981–1988 | 60 | 3 |
| 31 | Raúl Albiol | 2007–2021 | 58 | 0 |
| 32 | Rodri | 2018– | 57 | 4 |
| 33 | Jesús Navas | 2009–2024 | 56 | 5 |
| 33 | Álvaro Arbeloa | 2008–2013 | 56 | 0 |
| 33 | Sergi | 1994–2002 | 56 | 1 |
| 33 | Julio Salinas | 1986–1996 | 56 | 22 |
| 33 | Santillana | 1975–1985 | 56 | 15 |
* Bold denotes players still active at international level for the national team.

#### Most goals

As of 18 November 2024, 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 | Álvaro Morata | 2014– | 37 | 84 | 0.440 |
| 5 | David Silva | 2006–2018 | 35 | 125 | 0.280 |
| 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 |
| 9 | 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 July 2024, 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 |
| 3 | Xavi | 2000–2014 | 27 | 133 |
* Bold denotes players still active at international level for the national team.
* These are Opta defined assists.

#### Most penalty goals

As of 29 March 2022.
| Penalties | Player |
| 10 | Fernando Hierro |
| 9 | Míchel |
| 9 | David Villa |
| 8 | Sergio Ramos |
| 5 | Xabi Alonso |
| 5 | Fernando Torres |
| 4 | Dani |
| 3 | Emilio Butragueño |
| 3 | Agustín Gaínza |
| 3 | Pep Guardiola |
| 3 | Pirri |
| 3 | Raúl |
| 2 | Francisco Carrasco |
| 2 | César |
| 2 | Ion Andoni Goikoetxea |
| 2 | Juanito |
| 2 | László Kubala |
| 2 | Gaizka Mendieta |
| 2 | Álvaro Morata |
| 2 | David Silva |
* Bold denotes players still active at international level for the national team.

#### Hat-tricks

As of 5 June 2024.
| Player | Competition | Against | Home/Away | Result | Date |
| Mikel Oyarzabal | International Friendly | Andorra | Home | 5–0 | 5 June 2024 |
| Álvaro Morata | Euro 2024 qualifying | Georgia | Away | 1–7 | 8 September 2023 |
| Ferran Torres | 2020–21 UEFA Nations League A | Germany | Home | 6–0 | 17 November 2020 |
| Isco | International Friendly | Argentina | Home | 6–1 | 27 March 2018 |
| David Villa | 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup | Tahiti | Home | 10–0 | 20 June 2013 |
| Fernando Torres$^4$ | 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup | Tahiti | Home | 10–0 | 20 June 2013 |
| Pedro | 2014 World Cup qualification | Belarus | Away | 0–4 | 12 October 2012 |
| Roberto Soldado | International Friendly | Venezuela | Home | 5–0 | 29 February 2012 |
| Fernando Torres | 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup | New Zealand | Away | 0–5 | 14 June 2009 |
| David Villa | International Friendly | Azerbaijan | Away | 0–6 | 9 June 2009 |
| David Villa | UEFA Euro 2008 | Russia | Home | 4–1 | 10 June 2008 |
| Luis García | 2006 World Cup qualification | Slovakia | Home | 5–1 | 12 November 2005 |
| Fernando Torres | 2006 World Cup qualification | San Marino | Away | 0–5 | 12 October 2005 |
| Fernando Morientes | International Friendly | Ecuador | Home | 4–0 | 30 April 2003 |
| Ismael Urzaiz | Euro 2000 qualifying | Cyprus | Home | 8–0 | 8 September 1999 |
| Julen Guerrero | Euro 2000 qualifying | Cyprus | Home | 8–0 | 8 September 1999 |
| Luis Enrique | Euro 2000 qualifying | San Marino | Home | 9–0 | 5 June 1999 |
| Raúl$^4$ | Euro 2000 qualifying | San Marino | Away | 9–0 | 31 March 1999 |
| Raúl$^4$ | Euro 2000 qualifying | Austria | Home | 9–0 | 27 March 1999 |
| Julen Guerrero | 1998 World Cup qualification | Malta | Away | 0–3 | 18 December 1996 |
| Alfonso | 1998 World Cup qualification | Faroe Islands | Away | 2–6 | 4 September 1996 |
| Julio Salinas | 1994 World Cup qualification | Albania | Away | 1–5 | 22 September 1993 |
| Emilio Butragueño$^4$ | Euro 1992 qualifying | Albania | Home | 9–0 | 19 December 1990 |
| Míchel | 1990 FIFA World Cup | South Korea | Away | 1–3 | 17 June 1990 |
| José María Bakero | Euro 1988 qualifying | Albania | Home | 5–0 | 18 November 1987 |
| Emilio Butragueño$^4$ | 1986 FIFA World Cup | Denmark | Away | 1–5 | 18 June 1986 |
| Santillana$^4$ | Euro 1984 qualifying | Malta | Home | 12–1 | 21 December 1983 |
| Hipólito Rincón$^4$ | Euro 1984 qualifying | Malta | Home | 12–1 | 21 December 1983 |
| Chus Pereda | 1966 World Cup qualification | Republic of Ireland | Home | 4–1 | 27 October 1965 |
| Vicente Guillot | 1964 European Nations' Cup qualifying | Romania | Home | 6–0 | 1 November 1962 |
| Justo Tejada$^4$ | International Friendly | Northern Ireland | Home | 6–2 | 15 October 1958 |
| László Kubala | International Friendly | Turkey | Home | 3–0 | 16 November 1957 |
| Alfredo Di Stéfano | International Friendly | Netherlands | Home | 5–1 | 30 January 1957 |
| Telmo Zarra$^4$ | International Friendly | Switzerland | Home | 6–3 | 18 February 1951 |
| Estanislau Basora | International Friendly | France | Away | 1–5 | 19 June 1949 |
| Isidro Lángara$^5$ | 1934 World Cup qualification | Portugal | Home | 9–0 | 11 March 1934 |
| Julio Elícegui | International Friendly | Bulgaria | Home | 13–0 | 21 May 1933 |
| Eduardo González Valiño$^6$ | International Friendly | Bulgaria | Home | 13–0 | 21 May 1933 |
| Gaspar Rubio$^4$ | International Friendly | France | Home | 8–1 | 14 April 1929 |
| Gaspar Rubio | International Friendly | Portugal | Home | 5–0 | 17 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 | Euro 1984 qualification | 12–1 | +11 |
| 3 | 20 June 2013 | Tahiti | 2013 Confederations Cup | 10–0 | +10 |
| 4 | 11 March 1934 | Portugal | 1934 World Cup qualification | 9–0 | +9 |
| 4 | 19 December 1990 | Albania | Euro 1992 qualification | 9–0 | +9 |
| 4 | 27 March 1999 | Austria | Euro 2000 qualification | 9–0 | +9 |
| 4 | 5 June 1999 | San Marino | Euro 2000 qualification | 9–0 | +9 |
| 8 | 8 September 1999 | Cyprus | Euro 2000 qualification | 8–0 | +8 |
| 8 | 5 September 2016 | Liechtenstein | 2018 World Cup qualification | 8–0 | +8 |
| 8 | 5 September 2017 | Liechtenstein | 2018 World Cup qualification | 8–0 | +8 |

### Heaviest defeats

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

## FIFA Rankings

Last update was on 21 December 2023. Source:
Spain's FIFA world rankings :
| | Rank | Year | Matches Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | Best | Best | Worst | Worst |
| | Rank | Year | Matches Played | Won | Lost | Drawn | Rank | Move | Rank | Move |
| | 8 | 2023 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| | 10 | 2022 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 3 |
| | 7 | 2021 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| | 6 | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| | 8 | 2019 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
| | 9 | 2018 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 2 |
| | 6 | 2017 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 1 |
| | 10 | 2016 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 3 |
| | 3 | 2015 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 2 |
| | 9 | 2014 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 7 |
| | 1 | 2013 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| | 1 | 2012 | 16 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| | 1 | 2011 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| | 1 | 2010 | 17 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| | 1 | 2009 | 16 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| | 1 | 2008 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| | 4 | 2007 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 2 |
| | 12 | 2006 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 3 |
| | 5 | 2005 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
| | 5 | 2004 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| | 3 | 2003 | 11 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| | 3 | 2002 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
| | 7 | 2001 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| | 7 | 2000 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| | 4 | 1999 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 2 |
| | 15 | 1998 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 16 | 25 | 12 |
| | 11 | 1997 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 8 |
| | 8 | 1996 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 3 |
| | 4 | 1995 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| | 2 | 1994 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 2 |
| | 5 | 1993 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 1 |
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