Spain national football team records and statistics

The following details the Spain national football team records.

Records

Worldwide

World Cup Winners 
2010
Most consecutive games undefeated
35 (2007–2009) (shared with  Brazil between 1993–1996)
Most consecutive wins including friendlies
15 (2008–2009)
Most consecutive competitive games undefeated
29 (2010–2013)
Most consecutive wins achieved by an international coach from debut
13 – Vicente del Bosque
Most shootouts in one World Cup by one team
2 at the 2002 FIFA World Cup (shared with  Argentina at the 1990 FIFA World Cup,  Netherlands and  Costa Rica at the 2014 FIFA World Cup)
Highest number of points in World Cup qualification
30 out of 30 points (2008–2009)

Nationwide

Most international caps
167 – Iker Casillas
Most international goals
59 – David Villa
Most international assists
31 – Cesc Fàbregas
Most goals scored in one season
13 – David Villa (2008–2009)
Most hat-tricks scored
3 – Fernando Torres & David Villa
Most consecutive games ended 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 goals scored in consecutive matches at World Cup
4 – David Villa (2010)
Top scorer in European Championship finals
5 – Fernando Torres
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 goalscorers

David Villa is Spain's all-time leading scorer with a tally of 59 goals.

As of 1 July 2018, the ten highest scorers for Spain are:

# Player Career Goals Caps Average
1 David Villa 2005– 59 98 0.608
2 Raúl 1996–2006 44 102 0.431
3 Fernando Torres 2003– 38 110 0.345
4 David Silva 2006–2018 35 125 0.28
5 Fernando Hierro 1989–2002 29 89 0.326
6 Fernando Morientes 1998–2007 27 47 0.574
7 Emilio Butragueño 1984–1992 26 69 0.377
8 Alfredo Di Stéfano 1957–1961 23 31 0.742
9 Julio Salinas 1986–1996 22 56 0.411
10 Míchel 1985–1992 21 66 0.318
  • Bold denotes players still playing international football.

Top assists

As of 1 July 2018, the highest assists for Spain are:

# Player Career Assists Caps
1 Cesc Fàbregas 2006– 31 110
2 David Silva 2006–2018 28 125
2 Xavi 2000–2014 27 133
4 Andrés Iniesta 2006–2018 26 131
  • Bold denotes players still playing international football.

Most capped Spain players

Iker Casillas is the most capped player in the history of the national team, with a record of 167 matches.

As of 1 July 2018, the players with the most caps for Spain are:

# Name Career Caps Goals
1 Iker Casillas 2000– 167 0
2 Sergio Ramos 2005– 156 13
3 Xavi 2000–2014 133 12
4 Andrés Iniesta 2006–2018 131 13
5 Andoni Zubizarreta 1985–1998 126 0
6 David Silva 2006–2018 125 35
7 Xabi Alonso 2003–2014 114 16
8 Cesc Fàbregas 2006– 110 14
= Fernando Torres 2003– 110 38
10 Sergio Busquets 2008– 107 2
11 Gerard Piqué 2009–2018 102 5
= Raúl 1996–2006 102 44
13 Carles Puyol 2000–2013 100 3
14 David Villa 2005– 98 59
15 Fernando Hierro 1989–2002 89 29
16 José Antonio Camacho 1975–1988 81 0
17 Santi Cazorla 2008–2015 77 14
18 Rafael Gordillo 1978–1988 75 3
19 Emilio Butragueño 1984–1992 69 26
= Carlos Marchena 2002–2011 69 2
21 Luis Arconada 1976–1986 68 0
22 Jordi Alba 2011– 66 8
= Míchel 1985–1992 66 21
24 Pedro 2010– 65 17
25 Luis Enrique 1991–2002 62 12
= Miguel Angel Nadal 1991–2002 62 3
27 Joan Capdevila 2002–2011 60 4
= Víctor Muñoz 1981–1988 60 3
29 Álvaro Arbeloa 2008–2013 56 0
= Julio Salinas 1986–1996 56 22
= Santillana 1975–1985 56 15
= Sergi 1994–2002 56 1
33 Abelardo 1991–2001 54 3
= Rafael Alkorta 1990–1998 54 0
35 Joseba Etxeberria 1997–2004 53 12
= Míchel Salgado 1998–2006 53 0
37 David Albelda 2001–2008 51 0
= Raúl Albiol 2007– 51 0
= Joaquín 2002–2007 51 4
40 José Ángel Iribar 1964–1976 49 0
41 Manolo Sanchís 1986–1992 48 1
42 Pep Guardiola 1992–2000 47 5
= Iván Helguera 1998–2004 47 3
= Fernando Morientes 1998–2007 47 27
45 Santiago Cañizares 1993–2006 46 0
= Juan Carlos Valerón 1998–2005 46 5
= Ricardo Zamora 1920–1936 46 0
48 Rubén Baraja 2000–2005 43 7
= Francisco Gento 1955–1969 43 5
= Koke 2013– 43 0
51 Amancio Amaro 1962–1974 42 11
= Ricardo Gallego 1982–1988 42 2
53 Juan Manuel Asensi 1969–1980 41 7
= Julen Guerrero 1993–2000 41 13
= Juan Mata 2009– 41 10
= Pirri 1966–1978 41 16
= Juan Antonio Señor 1982–1988 41 6
58 Gaizka Mendieta 1999–2002 40 8
59 Andoni Goikoetxea Olaskoaga 1983–1988 39 4
60 Alfonso 1992–2000 38 11
= Rafael Martín Vázquez 1987–1992 38 1
= Vicente 2001–2005 38 3
63 Guillermo Amor 1990–1998 37 4
64 Albert Ferrer 1991–1999 36 0
= Gallego 1966–1973 36 0
= Ion Andoni Goikoetxea 1990–1996 36 4
= Antonio Maceda 1981–1986 36 8
= Pepe Reina 2005– 36 0
69 Francisco Carrasco 1979–1988 35 5
= Jesús Navas 2009– 35 3
= Quini 1970–1982 35 8
= Antoni Ramallets 1950–1961 35 0
73 José Ramón Alexanko 1978–1982 34 4
= Juanito 1976–1982 34 8
= Julio Alberto Moreno 1984–1988 34 0
76 David de Gea 2014- 33 0
= Agustín Gaínza 1945–1955 33 10
78 Isco 2013– 32 11
= Migueli 1974–1980 32 1
= Jesús María Satrústegui 1975–1982 32 8
= Luis Suárez 1957–1972 32 14
82 Alfredo Di Stéfano 1957–1961 31 23
= Thiago 2011– 31 2
  • Bold denotes players still playing international football.

Top penalty scorers

Fernando Hierro scored a joint record 10 international penalties for Spain

As of June 25, 2018.

Penalties Player
10 Fernando Hierro
9 Míchel
David Villa
5 Xabi Alonso
Fernando Torres
4 Dani
3 Emilio Butragueño
Agustín Gaínza
Pep Guardiola
Pirri
Raúl
Sergio Ramos
2 Francisco Carrasco
César
Ion Andoni Goikoetxea
Juanito
László Kubala
Gaizka Mendieta
David Silva
1 Txiki Begiristain
Santi Cazorla
Enrique Collar
Donato
Andrés Iniesta
José Iraragorri
Isidro Lángara
Manolo
Toni Muñoz
Félix Quesada
Quini
Gaspar Rubio
Jesús María Satrústegui
Luis Suárez
Roberto López Ufarte
Vicente
  • Bold denotes players still playing international football.

Hat-tricks

As of June 28, 2018.

PlayerCompetitionAgainstHome/AwayResultDate
IscoInternational FriendlyArgentina ArgentinaHome6-127 March 2018
David Villa2013 FIFA Confederations CupFrench Polynesia TahitiHome10–020 June 2013
Fernando Torres 42013 FIFA Confederations CupFrench Polynesia TahitiHome10–020 June 2013
Pedro2014 World Cup qualificationBelarus BelarusAway0–412 October 2012
Roberto SoldadoInternational FriendlyVenezuela VenezuelaHome5–029 February 2012
Fernando Torres2009 FIFA Confederations CupNew Zealand New ZealandAway0–514 June 2009
David VillaInternational FriendlyAzerbaijan AzerbaijanAway0–69 June 2009
David VillaUEFA Euro 2008Russia RussiaHome4–110 June 2008
Luis García2006 World Cup qualificationSlovakia SlovakiaHome5–112 November 2005
Fernando Torres2006 World Cup qualificationSan Marino San MarinoAway0–512 October 2005
Fernando MorientesInternational FriendlyEcuador EcuadorHome4–030 April 2003
Ismael UrzaizEuro 2000 qualifyingCyprus CyprusHome8–08 September 1999
Julen GuerreroEuro 2000 qualifyingCyprus CyprusHome8–08 September 1999
Luis EnriqueEuro 2000 qualifyingSan Marino San MarinoHome9–05 June 1999
Raúl 4Euro 2000 qualifyingSan Marino San MarinoAway9–031 March 1999
Raúl 4Euro 2000 qualifyingAustria AustriaHome9–027 March 1999
Julen Guerrero1998 World Cup qualificationMalta MaltaAway0–318 December 1996
Alfonso1998 World Cup qualificationFaroe Islands Faroe IslandsAway2–64 September 1996
Julio Salinas1994 World Cup qualificationAlbania AlbaniaAway1–522 September 1993
Emilio Butragueño 4Euro 1992 qualifyingAlbania AlbaniaHome9–019 December 1990
Míchel1990 FIFA World CupSouth Korea South KoreaAway1–317 June 1990
José María BakeroEuro 1988 qualifyingAlbania AlbaniaHome5–018 November 1987
Emilio Butragueño 41986 FIFA World CupDenmark DenmarkAway1–518 June 1986
Santillana 4Euro 1984 qualifyingMalta MaltaHome12–121 December 1983
Hipólito Rincón 4Euro 1984 qualifyingMalta MaltaHome12–121 December 1983
Jesús María Pereda1966 World Cup qualificationRepublic of Ireland Republic of IrelandHome4–127 October 1965
Vicente Guillot1964 European Nations' Cup qualifyingRomania RomaniaHome6–01 November 1962
Justo Tejada 4International FriendlyNorthern Ireland Northern IrelandHome6–215 October 1958
László KubalaInternational FriendlyTurkey TurkeyHome3–016 November 1957
Alfredo Di StéfanoInternational FriendlyNetherlands NetherlandsHome5–130 January 1957
Telmo Zarra 4International FriendlySwitzerland SwitzerlandHome6–318 February 1951
Estanislau BasoraInternational FriendlyFrance FranceAway1–519 June 1949
Isidro Lángara 51934 World Cup qualificationPortugal PortugalHome9–011 March 1934
Julio ElíceguiInternational FriendlyBulgaria BulgaryHome13–021 May 1933
Eduardo González Valiño 6International FriendlyBulgaria BulgaryHome13–021 May 1933
Gaspar Rubio 4International FriendlyFrance FranceHome8–114 April 1929
Gaspar RubioInternational FriendlyPortugal PortugalHome5–017 March 1929
  • 4 Player scored 4 goals
  • 5 Player scored 5 goals
  • 6 Player scored 6 goals

Biggest wins

Scores from 4–0 and up

Best Results by Spain
Date Opponent Round Result Difference
1 21 May 1933  Bulgaria Friendly 13 – 0 +13
2 21 December 1983  Malta France 1984 EURO qualification 12 – 1 +11
3 20 June 2013  Tahiti Brazil 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup 10 – 0 +10
4 11 March 1934  Portugal Italy 1934 World Cup qualification 9 – 0 +9
19 December 1990  Albania Sweden 1992 EURO qualification
27 March 1999  Austria BelgiumNetherlands 2000 EURO qualification
5 June 1999  San Marino BelgiumNetherlands 2000 EURO qualification
8 8 September 1999  Cyprus BelgiumNetherlands 2000 EURO qualification 8 – 0 +8
5 September 2016  Liechtenstein Russia 2018 World Cup qualification
5 September 2017  Liechtenstein Russia 2018 World Cup qualification
11 14 April 1929  France Friendly 8 – 1 +7
24 November 1971  Cyprus Belgium 1972 EURO qualification 7 – 0
13 30 May 1928  Mexico Netherlands1928 S.O. 1/8 7 – 1 +6
1 June 1952  Republic of Ireland Friendly 6 – 0
1 November 1952  Romania 1964 European Nations' Cup Q 6 – 0
15 October 1969  Finland 1970 FIFA World Cup qualification Q 6 – 0
6 September 1995  Cyprus UEFA Euro 1996 qualifying Q 6 – 0
31 March 1999  San Marino UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying Q 6 – 0
12 October 2005  San Marino 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification – UEFA Group 7 Q 6 – 0
9 June 2009  Azerbaijan Friendly 6 – 0
8 June 2010  Poland Friendly 6 – 0
6 September 2011  Liechtenstein UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying Group I 6 – 0
11 September 2018  Croatia UEFA Nations League 6 – 0

Heaviest defeats

Scores from 4–0 and up

Worst Results by Spain
Date Opponent Round Venue Result Difference
1 4 June 1928  Italy Netherlands 1928 S. Olympics quarter-final replay Netherlands  A  1 – 7 –6
9 December 1931  England Friendly England  A 
2 13 July 1950  Brazil Brazil 1950 FIFA World Cup final round Brazil  A  1 – 6 −5
3 13 June 1963  Scotland Friendly Spain  H  2 – 6 –4
13 June 2014  Netherlands Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup Group Stage Brazil  A  1 – 5
19 April 1942  Italy Friendly Italy  A  0 – 4
17 November 2010  Portugal Friendly Portugal  A 

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