Spain national football team records and statistics

The following details the Spain national football team records.

Player records

Nationwide

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

As of 17 November 2020, the ten highest scorers for Spain are:

# Player Career Goals Caps Average
1 David Villa 2005–2017 59 98 0.608
2 Raúl 1996–2006 44 102 0.431
3 Fernando Torres 2003–2014 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
Sergio Ramos 2005– 23 178 0.129
10 Julio Salinas 1986–1996 22 56 0.411
  • Bold denotes players still active at international level for the national team.

Most assists

As of 1 July 2018, the highest assist-providers for Spain are:

# Player Career Assists Caps
1 Cesc Fàbregas 2006– 33 110
2 David Silva 2006–2018 29 125
3 Andrés Iniesta 2006–2018 27 131
Xavi 2000–2014 133
  • Bold denotes players still active at international level for the national team.
  • These are Opta defined assists.

Most caps
Main article: List of Spain international footballers
Sergio Ramos is the most capped player in the history of the national team, with a record of 178 matches.

As of 17 November 2020, the players with the most caps for Spain are:

# Name Career Caps Goals
1 Sergio Ramos 2005– 178 23
2 Iker Casillas 2000–2016 167 0
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 Sergio Busquets 2008– 120 2
8 Xabi Alonso 2003–2014 114 16
9 Cesc Fàbregas 2006– 110 15
Fernando Torres 2003–2014 110 38
11 Gerard Piqué 2009–2018 102 5
Raúl 1996–2006 102 44
13 Carles Puyol 2000–2013 100 3
14 David Villa 2005–2017 98 59
15 Fernando Hierro 1989–2002 89 29
16 José Antonio Camacho 1975–1988 81 0
Santi Cazorla 2008– 81 15
18 Rafael Gordillo 1978–1988 75 3
19 Jordi Alba 2011– 70 8
20 Emilio Butragueño 1984–1992 69 26
Carlos Marchena 2002–2011 69 2
22 Luis Arconada 1976–1986 68 0
23 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 Raúl Albiol 2007– 56 0
Álvaro Arbeloa 2008–2013 56 0
Julio Salinas 1986–1996 56 22
Santillana 1975–1985 56 15
Sergi 1994–2002 56 1
  • Bold denotes players still active at international level for the national team.

Most penalty goals
Fernando Hierro scored a record 10 international penalties for Spain

As of 6 September 2020.

Penalties Player
10 Fernando Hierro
9 Míchel
David Villa
8 Sergio Ramos
5 Xabi Alonso
Fernando Torres
4 Dani
3 Emilio Butragueño
Agustín Gaínza
Pep Guardiola
Pirri
Raúl
2 Francisco Carrasco
César
Ion Andoni Goikoetxea
Juanito
László Kubala
Gaizka Mendieta
David Silva
  • Bold denotes players still active at international level for the national team.

Hat-tricks

As of 17 November 2020.

PlayerCompetitionAgainstHome/­AwayResultDate
Ferran Torres2020–21 UEFA Nations League A GermanyHome6–017 November 2020
IscoInternational Friendly ArgentinaHome6–127 March 2018
David Villa2013 FIFA Confederations Cup TahitiHome10–020 June 2013
Fernando Torres 42013 FIFA Confederations Cup TahitiHome10–020 June 2013
Pedro2014 World Cup qualification BelarusAway0–412 October 2012
Roberto SoldadoInternational Friendly VenezuelaHome5–029 February 2012
Fernando Torres2009 FIFA Confederations Cup New ZealandAway0–514 June 2009
David VillaInternational Friendly AzerbaijanAway0–69 June 2009
David VillaUEFA Euro 2008 RussiaHome4–110 June 2008
Luis García2006 World Cup qualification SlovakiaHome5–112 November 2005
Fernando Torres2006 World Cup qualification San MarinoAway0–512 October 2005
Fernando MorientesInternational Friendly EcuadorHome4–030 April 2003
Ismael UrzaizEuro 2000 qualifying CyprusHome8–08 September 1999
Julen GuerreroEuro 2000 qualifying CyprusHome8–08 September 1999
Luis EnriqueEuro 2000 qualifying San MarinoHome9–05 June 1999
Raúl 4Euro 2000 qualifying San MarinoAway9–031 March 1999
Raúl 4Euro 2000 qualifying AustriaHome9–027 March 1999
Julen Guerrero1998 World Cup qualification MaltaAway0–318 December 1996
Alfonso1998 World Cup qualification Faroe IslandsAway2–64 September 1996
Julio Salinas1994 World Cup qualification AlbaniaAway1–522 September 1993
Emilio Butragueño4Euro 1992 qualifying AlbaniaHome9–019 December 1990
Míchel1990 FIFA World Cup South KoreaAway1–317 June 1990
José María BakeroEuro 1988 qualifying AlbaniaHome5–018 November 1987
Emilio Butragueño 41986 FIFA World Cup DenmarkAway1–518 June 1986
Santillana 4Euro 1984 qualifying MaltaHome12–121 December 1983
Hipólito Rincón 4Euro 1984 qualifying MaltaHome12–121 December 1983
Jesús María Pereda1966 World Cup qualification Republic of IrelandHome4–127 October 1965
Vicente Guillot1964 European Nations' Cup qualifying RomaniaHome6–01 November 1962
Justo Tejada 4International Friendly Northern IrelandHome6–215 October 1958
László KubalaInternational Friendly TurkeyHome3–016 November 1957
Alfredo Di StéfanoInternational Friendly NetherlandsHome5–130 January 1957
Telmo Zarra 4International Friendly SwitzerlandHome6–318 February 1951
Estanislau BasoraInternational Friendly FranceAway1–519 June 1949
Isidro Lángara 51934 World Cup qualification PortugalHome9–011 March 1934
Julio ElíceguiInternational Friendly BulgariaHome13–021 May 1933
Eduardo González Valiño 6International Friendly BulgariaHome13–021 May 1933
Gaspar Rubio 4International Friendly FranceHome8–114 April 1929
Gaspar RubioInternational Friendly PortugalHome5–017 March 1929
  • 4 Player scored 4 goals
  • 5 Player scored 5 goals
  • 6 Player scored 6 goals

Team records

Worldwide

Biggest wins
Best results by Spain
Date Opponent Round Result Difference
1 21 May 1933  Bulgaria Friendly 13–0 +13
2 21 December 1983  Malta Euro 1984 qualification 12–1 +11
3 20 June 2013  Tahiti 2013 Confederations Cup 10–0 +10
4 11 March 1934  Portugal 1934 World Cup qualification 9–0 +9
19 December 1990  Albania Euro 1992 qualification
27 March 1999  Austria Euro 2000 qualification
5 June 1999  San Marino Euro 2000 qualification
8 8 September 1999  Cyprus Euro 2000 qualification 8–0 +8
5 September 2016  Liechtenstein 2018 World Cup qualification
5 September 2017  Liechtenstein 2018 World Cup qualification

Heaviest defeats

Scores from 4–0 and up

Worst results by Spain
Date Opponent Round Venue Result Difference
1 4 June 1928  Italy 1928 Olympics   A  1–7 –6
9 December 1931  England Friendly   A 
2 13 July 1950  Brazil 1950 World Cup   A  1–6 −5
3 13 June 1963  Scotland Friendly   H  2–6 –4
13 June 2014  Netherlands 2014 World Cup   A  1–5
19 April 1942  Italy Friendly   A  0–4
17 November 2010  Portugal Friendly   A 

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