Spain national football team records

The following details the Spain national football team records.

Records

Worldwide

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
166 – Iker Casillas
Most international goals
59 – David Villa
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 5 September 2016, the ten highest scorers for Spain are:

# Player Career Goals Caps Average
1 David Villa 2005–2014 59 97 0.608
2 Raúl 1996–2006 44 102 0.431
3 Fernando Torres 2003– 38 110 0.345
4 Fernando Hierro 1989–2002 29 89 0.326
5 David Silva 2006– 28 105 0.267
6 Emilio Butragueño 1984–1992 26 69 0.377
7 Fernando Morientes 1998–2007 27 47 0.574
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

Most capped Spain players

Iker Casillas is the most capped player in the history of the national team, with a record of 166 matches.

As of 1 September 2016, the players with the most caps for Spain are:

# Name Career Caps Goals
1 Iker Casillas 2000– 167 0
2 Sergio Ramos 2005– 136 10
3 Xavi 2000–2014 133 12
4 Andoni Zubizarreta 1985–1998 126 0
5 Xabi Alonso 2003–2014 114 16
6 Andrés Iniesta 2006– 113 12
7 Fernando Torres 2003– 110 38
= Cesc Fàbregas 2006– 110 14
9 David Silva 2006– 104 26
10 Raúl 1996–2006 102 44
11 Carlos Puyol 2000–2013 100 3
12 David Villa 2005–2014 97 59
13 Fernando Hierro 1989–2002 89 29
14 Sergio Busquets 2008– 88 2
15 Gerard Pique 2009– 81 5
= José Antonio Camacho 1975–1988 81 0
17 Santi Cazorla 2008– 77 14
18 Rafael Gordillo 1978–1988 75 3
19 Carlos Marchena 2002–2011 69 2
= Emilio Butragueño 1984–1992 69 26
21 Luis Arconada 1976–1986 68 0
22 Míchel 1985–1992 66 21
23 Miguel Angel Nadal 1991–2002 62 3
= Luis Enrique 1991–2002 62 12
25 Víctor Muñoz 1981–1988 60 3
= Pedro 2010– 60 17
= Joan Capdevila 2002–2011 60 4
28 Álvaro Arbeloa 2008–2013 56 0
= Santillana 1975–1985 56 15
= Sergi 1994–2002 56 1
= Julio Salinas 1986–1996 56 22
32 Rafael Alkorta 1990–1998 54 0
= Abelardo 1991–2001 54 3
34 Joseba Etxeberria 1997–2004 53 12
= Míchel Salgado 1998–2006 53 0
36 Raúl Albiol 2007– 51 0
= Joaquín 2002–2007 51 4
= David Albelda 2001–2008 51 0
39 José Ángel Iribar 1964–1976 49 0
40 Manolo Sanchís 1986–1992 48 1
41 Jordi Alba 2011– 47 6
= 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
50 Amancio Amaro 1962–1974 42 11
= Ricardo Gallego 1982–1988 42 2
52 Juan Manuel Asensi 1969–1980 41 7
= Julen Guerrero 1993–2000 41 13
= Pirri 1966–1978 41 16
= Juan Antonio Señor 1982–1988 41 6
56 Gaizka Mendieta 1999–2002 40 8
= Juan Mata 2009– 40 10
58 Andoni Goikoetxea Olaskoaga 1983–1988 39 4
59 Alfonso 1992–2000 38 11
= Vicente 2001–2005 38 3
= Rafael Martín Vázquez 1987–1992 38 1
62 Guillermo Amor 1990–1998 37 4
63 Gallego 1966–1973 36 0
= Albert Ferrer 1991–1999 36 0
= Ion Andoni Goikoetxea 1990–1996 36 4
= Antonio Maceda 1981–1986 36 8
67 Jesús Navas 2009– 35 3
= Francisco Carrasco 1979–1988 35 5
= Quini 1970–1982 35 8
= Antoni Ramallets 1950–1961 35 0
71 José Ramón Alexanko 1978–1982 34 4
= Juanito 1976–1982 34 8
= Julio Alberto Moreno 1984–1988 34 0
74 Pepe Reina 2005– 33 0
= Agustín Gaínza 1945–1955 33 10
76 Migueli 1974–1980 32 1
= Jesús María Satrústegui 1975–1982 32 8
= Luis Suárez 1957–1972 32 14
79 Alfredo Di Stéfano 1957–1961 31 23
80 José Mari Bakero 1987–1994 30 7
= Jesús María Zamora 1978–1982 30 3
82 Roberto Fernández 1982–1991 29 2
= Jesús Garay 1953–1962 29 1
84 Genar Andrinúa 1987–1990 28 2
= Agustín Aranzábal 1995–2003 28 0
= Manolo 1988–1992 28 9
= Marcos Senna 2006–2010 28 1
= Juan Cruz Sol 1970–1976 28 1
89 Miguel Tendillo 1980–1988 27 1
90 Juanito 2002–2008 26 3
= Kiko 1992–1998 26 5
= Chendo 1986–1990 26 0
= Feliciano Rivilla 1960–1965 26 0
94 Jacinto Quincoces 1928–1936 25 0
= Luis Regueiro 1927–1936 25 16
= Dani 1977–1981 25 10
= Joan Segarra 1951–1962 25 0
= Ismael Urzaiz 1996–2001 25 8
= Ignacio Zoco 1961–1969 25 1
100 Fernando Llorente 2008– 24 7
= Koke 2013– 24 0
102 José Claramunt 1968–1975 23 4
= Pablo 2004–2008 23 0
= Antonio Puchades 1949–1954 23 0
= Enrique Saura 1978–1982 23 4
106 Juanfran 2012– 22 0
= Tonono 1967–1972 22 0
= Marcos Alonso 1981–1985 22 1
= Estanislao Basora 1949–1957 22 13
= Gregorio Benito 1971–1978 22 0
= Txiki Begiristain 1988–1994 22 6
= Juan Antonio Pizzi 1994–1998 22 8
= Hipólito Rincón 1983–1986 22 10
= Ángel María Villar 1973–1979 22 3
115 José Luis Caminero 1993–1996 21 8
= Daniel Güiza 2007–2010 21 6
= Paco 1998–2001 21 0
= Pedro Munitis 1999–2002 21 2
= José María Peña 1921–1930 21 1
= José Antonio Reyes 2003–2006 21 4
= Josep Samitier 1920–1931 21 2
= Álvaro Negredo 2009– 21 10
123 Víctor Valdés 2010– 20 0
= Miguel Ángel Alonso 1980–1982 20 1
= Francisco Gamborena 1921–1933 20 0
= Jesús Glaría 1962–1969 20 0
= Francisco López 1982–1986 20 1
= Severino Reija 1962–1967 20 0
= Zarra 1945–1951 20 20

Top penalty scorers

Fernando Hierro scored a joint record 9 international penalties for Spain

As of June 14, 2014.

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

Hat-tricks

As of June 14, 2014.

Player Competition Against Home/Away Result Date
Villa, DavidDavid Villa 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup French Polynesia Tahiti Home 10–020 June 2013
Torres, FernandoFernando Torres 4 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup French Polynesia Tahiti Home 10–020 June 2013
Pedro, Pedro 2014 World Cup qualification Belarus Belarus Away 0–412 October 2012
Soldado, RobertoRoberto Soldado International FriendlyVenezuela Venezuela Home 5–029 February 2012
Torres, FernandoFernando Torres 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup New Zealand New Zealand Away 0–514 June 2009
Villa, DavidDavid Villa International Friendly Azerbaijan Azerbaijan Away 0–69 June 2009
Villa, DavidDavid Villa UEFA Euro 2008 Russia Russia Home 4–110 June 2008
García, LuisLuis García 2006 World Cup qualificationSlovakia Slovakia Home 5–112 November 2005
Torres, FernandoFernando Torres 2006 World Cup qualificationSan Marino San Marino Away 0–512 October 2005
Morientes, FernandoFernando Morientes International FriendlyEcuador Ecuador Home 4–030 April 2003
Urzaiz, IsmaelIsmael Urzaiz Euro 2000 qualifyingCyprus Cyprus Home 8–08 September 1999
Guerrero, JulenJulen Guerrero Euro 2000 qualifyingCyprus Cyprus Home 8–08 September 1999
Luis Enrique, Luis Enrique Euro 2000 qualifyingSan Marino San Marino Home 9–05 June 1999
Raul Raúl 4 Euro 2000 qualifyingSan Marino San Marino Away 9–031 March 1999
Raul Raúl 4 Euro 2000 qualifyingAustria Austria Home 9–027 March 1999
Guerrero, JulenJulen Guerrero 1998 World Cup qualification Malta Malta Away 0–318 December 1996
Alfonso, Alfonso 1998 World Cup qualificationFaroe Islands Faroe Islands Away 2–64 September 1996
Salinas, JulioJulio Salinas 1994 World Cup qualificationAlbania Albania Away 1–522 September 1993
Butragueño, EmilioEmilio Butragueño 4 Euro 1992 qualifyingAlbania Albania Home 9–019 December 1990
Michel Míchel 1990 FIFA World CupSouth Korea South Korea Away 1–317 June 1990
Bakero, José MaríaJosé María Bakero Euro 1988 qualifyingAlbania Albania Home 5–018 November 1987
Butragueño, EmilioEmilio Butragueño 4 1986 FIFA World CupDenmark Denmark Away 1–518 June 1986
Santillana, Santillana 4 Euro 1984 qualifyingMalta Malta Home 12–121 December 1983
Rincon, HipolitoHipólito Rincón 4 Euro 1984 qualifyingMalta Malta Home 12–121 December 1983
Pereda, Jesús MaríaJesús María Pereda 1966 World Cup qualificationRepublic of Ireland Republic of Ireland Home 4–127 October 1965
Guillot, VicenteVicente Guillot 1964 European Nations' Cup qualifyingRomania Romania Home 6–01 November 1962
Tejada, JustoJusto Tejada 4 International Friendly Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Home 6–215 October 1958
Kubala, LászlóLászló Kubala International FriendlyTurkey Turkey Home 3–016 November 1957
Di Stéfano, AlfredoAlfredo Di Stéfano International FriendlyNetherlands Netherlands Home 5–130 January 1957
Zarra, TelmoTelmo Zarra 4 International Friendly Switzerland Switzerland Home 6–318 February 1951
Basora, EstanislauEstanislau Basora International FriendlyFrance France Away 1–519 June 1949
Langara, IsidroIsidro Lángara 5 1934 World Cup qualification Portugal Portugal Home 9–011 March 1934
Langara, IsidroIsidro Lángara 4 International Friendly France France Home 8–114 April 1929
Rubio, GasparGaspar Rubio International FriendlyPortugal Portugal Home 5–017 March 1929

Biggest wins

Scores from 6–0 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 2018 World Cup Qualification
10 14 April 1929  France Friendly 8 – 1 +7
24 November 1971  Cyprus Belgium 1972 EURO qualification 7 – 0
12 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

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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