Top 5 Spanish players of the decade

1. Sergio Ramos

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Sergio Ramos has been the best Spanish player for a decade now. The Spanish international not only influences the team with his performances but also with his leadership qualities. The 33-year-old is a born leader.

Ramos led Real Madrid to 3 UEFA Champions League titles in 4 years and is vying for more. Meanwhile, he is leading the Spanish national team to a resurgence after disastrous Euro and World Cup campaigns.

Los Blancos' captain is one of the best defenders in the world, and his inclusion in the FIFPro XI 10 times is a proof of it. He also possesses a knack for goals and has bailed out his teams on various occasions. Be it tackling, blocking, intercepting, holding possession, headers, penalties or switching play, Ramos can do it all.

The Spaniard holds the most number of caps (170) for his national side and was a part of the squad that won the FIFA World Cup 2010 and Euros in 2008 and 2012. Ramos would be hoping to replicate some part of it before he hangs his boots.

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