Top 5 most ill-disciplined players in world football right now

#1 Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid)

Sergio Ramos is the most-carded player in La Liga and Champions League history

Even after his slightly improved disciplinary record this season, Sergio Ramos remains one of the “dirtiest” players in world football. Revered and respected in Spain, the Real Madrid centre-back has football’s biggest accolades in his locker, most notably the FIFA World Cup, two European championships, four Champions League titles, four La Liga titles and many more.

However, despite all his achievements, Ramos’ extremely poor disciplinary record has made him one of the most despised players among fans outside of the Spanish capital. The defender is remarkably the most-carded player in La Liga with 173. 19 of those are red cards that also make him the most sent-off player in the Spanish first division.

With two more ill-timed challenges, the Spaniard will also become the most yellow-carded player in the league. It does not end there because he is also infamous for being the most-booked player in all major European leagues, the Champions League and in the history of the Spanish national team.

The 33-year-old surely knows how to pick a fight or leave his mark on the opposition. In recent years, he has been involved in some high-profile incidents showcasing his indiscipline, most notably the altercation with Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah in the 2018 Champions League final. Last season, UEFA launched an investigation into him for intentionally picking up a yellow card against Ajax in the Round of 16 first-leg tie.

With Ramos no stranger to controversy, we are likely to see him in more such disputations until his retirement.