Michael Robinson’s influence in Spain reached way beyond its original remit: there are few other Brits to have ventured abroad and become such an icon
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Although Cunningham won hearts at Real, nagging injuries and media pressure prevented him from becoming the superstar that his incredible talent deserved
Vinny Samways’ career is something of an oddity. He remains far more renowned in Spain than England, revered today as one of Las Palmas’ greatest players
There are still enough people who don’t quite get the hype around Ivan Rakitić – but they should. We should all enjoy his sumptuous skills while we can
From a Champions League debut aged 18 to captaining Real Madrid and Spain to some of their greatest glories, Iker Casillas has forever been defying the odds
When Fernando Redondo moved to AC Milan in 2000, he did so as one of Europe’s best midfielders. Injuries, however, would bring about a quick demise.
Filled with tenacity, talent and a drive bred from a love of Real Madrid, Los Blancos’ homegrown heroes of the 1980s made the Bernabéu bounce again
Between his heroic tackles and hilarious crumpling to the ground, Iván Campo would become one of Bolton’s most unlikely but worthy legends of all
The 36 secods of Diego Simeone against David Beckham summed up his career: hero and villain, with him or against him – that’s El Cholo
Despite an unremarkable career, Chilean goalkeeper Oscar Wirth will forever be the man who played at centre-back in a LaLiga match for Real Valladolid
“Xavi is eternal. Even when he is not at his very best level physically, he plays a kind of football that gives oxygen to a team. He is football”
Valerón will be best remembered for his part in the Depor side of the turn of the 21st century. A quiet, loyal man, his 13-year spell was seminal
Carles Puyol was the architect of an enduring legacy that heralds him one of the best defenders in Barcelona and world football history
Some people will argue Guti should be nowhere near this list, but they miss the point of what he was: the most bafflingly brilliant footballer of his era
To this day “Luís Figo pig head” is the first search suggested by Google when you type his name. It’s a shame. He was greater than that, far greater
The greatest son of his nation and a true African legend, Samuel Eto’o would forge a unique path to immortality at Barcelona in 2000s
Through his rise above adversity, Iker Casillas can instigate a change in one’s perception of greatness, which suggests a talent worth celebrating
Within the space of 18 months, Granada have been transformed from a mid-table Segunda División outfit into a competitive LaLiga force