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[THREAD] Why Sergio Ramos is the third best player of this generation
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Sergio Ramos’ Trophies
- 1 World Cup
- 2 UEFA European Championships
- 4 UEFA Champions Leagues
- 5 La Ligas
- 2 Copa Del Rey’s
- 4 FIFA Club World Cups
- 3 UEFA Supercups
- 4 Supercopas
Ramos won all these titles for Real Madrid and Spain as a starter.
- 1 World Cup
- 2 UEFA European Championships
- 4 UEFA Champions Leagues
- 5 La Ligas
- 2 Copa Del Rey’s
- 4 FIFA Club World Cups
- 3 UEFA Supercups
- 4 Supercopas
Ramos won all these titles for Real Madrid and Spain as a starter.
Sergio Ramos has qualified for FIFA’s annual FIFPro World XI 10 times.
He has the third most appearances behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Apart from Ronaldo and Messi, no other player has made 10 appearances in this team besides Sergio Ramos.
He has the third most appearances behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Apart from Ronaldo and Messi, no other player has made 10 appearances in this team besides Sergio Ramos.
Sergio Ramos was also selected for the FIFPro World XI for nine consecutive years from 2011 to 2019.
The only other players to achieve this were Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Are you noticing a pattern yet?
The only other players to achieve this were Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Are you noticing a pattern yet?
Sergio Ramos has been selected for UEFA’s Team of the Year 8 times.
This is the third most appearances by a player, only Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have more.
This is the third most appearances by a player, only Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have more.
Interestingly, Sergio Ramos also made the UEFA Team of the Year for 7 consecutive years from 2012 to 2018.
The only other player who achieved this feat was Cristiano Ronaldo.
The only other player who achieved this feat was Cristiano Ronaldo.
Sergio Ramos was also named the UEFA Champions League Defender of the Season for 2 consecutive seasons: 2016/17 and 2017/18.
This number is an understatement as the award was not given out from 2010 to 2016, during which period Ramos won 2 Champions Leagues.
This number is an understatement as the award was not given out from 2010 to 2016, during which period Ramos won 2 Champions Leagues.
Sergio Ramos was named as the best defender in La Liga for 4 consecutive seasons from 2011/12 to 2014/15.
But this is an understatement since the award was discontinued after 2014/15 and Ramos went on to win 2 more La Liga titles in later seasons.
But this is an understatement since the award was discontinued after 2014/15 and Ramos went on to win 2 more La Liga titles in later seasons.
One award Ramos does not have is the Ballon D’Or.
In fact, some people might criticise him for not even finishing top 5 in the standings once.
It would be an injustice to reduce his majestic career to this one simple award. His dominance and longevity says far more about him.
In fact, some people might criticise him for not even finishing top 5 in the standings once.
It would be an injustice to reduce his majestic career to this one simple award. His dominance and longevity says far more about him.
Recently, Sergio Ramos was shortlisted for France Football’s Ballon D’Or Dream Team.
This team comprises the greatest footballers in history.
Luis Suarez and Neymar, two other players considered to be the third greatest player of this era, weren’t nominated by France Football
This team comprises the greatest footballers in history.
Luis Suarez and Neymar, two other players considered to be the third greatest player of this era, weren’t nominated by France Football
These various awards serve as a testament to Sergio Ramos’ longevity, which isn’t just far ahead of other defenders but comes close to the likes of Messi and Ronaldo.
For Spain, Sergio Ramos made it into the 2010 FIFA World Cup Dream Team and the 2012 UEFA Euro Team of the Tournament.
Sergio Ramos also topped the Castrol Performance Index at the 2010 World Cup and at Euro 2012.
Greatness for club and country.
Sergio Ramos also topped the Castrol Performance Index at the 2010 World Cup and at Euro 2012.
Greatness for club and country.
Sergio Ramos has scored 125 goals in 833 appearances.
For a defender, these numbers are nothing short of incredible.
Many of these goals are decisive such as last minute headers or game winning penalties.
But he is far more than just goals.
For a defender, these numbers are nothing short of incredible.
Many of these goals are decisive such as last minute headers or game winning penalties.
But he is far more than just goals.
Ramos is widely regarded by the media, players, legends and fans to be the greatest defender of this generation.
Several prominent footballers (Lewandowski, Neymar and Suarez to name a few) have called him the toughest defender they’ve faced.
His greatness cannot be questioned
Several prominent footballers (Lewandowski, Neymar and Suarez to name a few) have called him the toughest defender they’ve faced.
His greatness cannot be questioned
Sergio Ramos’ impact can be seen whenever Real Madrid play. His leadership and mentality invokes a fighting spirit in the team that allows it to win at all costs.
It is this mentality that has turned Ramos into a fierce competitor like no other.
It is this mentality that has turned Ramos into a fierce competitor like no other.
Real Madrid in the Champions League without Sergio Ramos
- 2-3 loss to Shakhtar
- 2-1 loss to Manchester City
- 3-0 loss to PSG
- 4-1 loss to Ajax
- 3-0 loss to CSKA Moscow
Without him, the seemingly formidable Real Madrid collapses
- 2-3 loss to Shakhtar
- 2-1 loss to Manchester City
- 3-0 loss to PSG
- 4-1 loss to Ajax
- 3-0 loss to CSKA Moscow
Without him, the seemingly formidable Real Madrid collapses
When comparing Ramos to other players considered to be the third best, Ramos has a much better longevity and a singular impact on his team’s performance.
Suarez was world class since 2012/13, but declined in the past 2 seasons.
Neymar was world class since 2013/14, but injuries have affected him.
Ramos has been world class since 2006 and has been the best defender in the world from 2010 onwards.
I think that sums it up well.
Neymar was world class since 2013/14, but injuries have affected him.
Ramos has been world class since 2006 and has been the best defender in the world from 2010 onwards.
I think that sums it up well.
You may love Sergio Ramos or you may hate him, but there is no denying that his career presents a very compelling case for him to be considered as the third greatest player of this generation.
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