10 best midfielders in La Liga history

#5 Jose Pirri

Pirri was an inspirational leader for Real Madrid

Pirri is one of the greatest Spanish players to have ever played the beautiful game. The Real Madrid legend represented the club he loved for 15 long years winning numerous trophies in his long and successful career.

Pirri played for Madrid from 1964-1979 and he was event their club captain for four years. The Spaniard is well known for his leadership skills, tenacity and ferocity. However his best asset was his stamina, allowing him contribute regularly to both the attack and defense without relenting. Pirri was also a very good passer and scored a remarkable amount goals for a defensive player scoring 123 league goals.

The Madrid legend won as astonishing 10 La Liga titles, four Spanish Cups and the 1966 European Champion Clubs' Cup.

The Spanish defensive midfielder had superb positioning and tackling skills and he was one of the best at breaking up plays and starting off attacks. Pirri also had an eye for goal scoring some crucial goals in his stellar career.

After retiring Pirri completed his studies to qualify as a physician and joined Madrid's medical staff.