Who scored most goals for Spain?

David Villa
Most goals

Rank Player Goals
1 David Villa 59
2 Raúl 44
3 Fernando Torres 39
4 David Silva 35

Who is the greatest Spanish defender of all time?

Sergio Ramos In a recent poll conducted by fans all over the world, Sergio Ramos was voted the greatest defender of all time. Through his glittering career, he has justified that recognition by winning every major tournament he competed for with both Real Madrid and his country.

Is Diego Costa Brazilian or Spanish?

Brazilian
Brazilian-born striker Diego Costa controversially gained dual nationality earlier this year and after a stunning season at Atletico Madrid he could be key to Spain’s World Cup success.

How many goals is Neymar away from Pele?

Both of Neymar’s strikes were from penalty kicks and they took his international tally to 73 goals in 118 games. Neymar now needs just five more goals to replace Pele as Brazil’s all-time leading scorer….Brazil’s Leading Scorers.

Player Neymar
Goals 73
Caps 118
Between 2010-2022

Who is the greatest right backs of all time?

Greatest Ever: Football: The Top 10 Right-Backs of All Time

  1. Cafu (BRA)
  2. Carlos Alberto Torres (BRA)
  3. Lillian Thuram (FRA)
  4. Djalma Santos (BRA)
  5. Giuseppe Bergomi (ITA)
  6. Jose Nasazzi (URU)
  7. Wim Suurbier (NED)
  8. Phil Neal (ENG)

Why did Costa switch to Spain?

Costa wrote a letter in which he expressed a desire to play for Spain – which was received badly by then-Brazil boss Luis Scholari. He said: “A Brazilian player who refuses to wear the shirt of the Brazilian national team and compete in a World Cup in your country is automatically withdrawn.

Has Costa played for Brazil?

Costa is a dual citizen of Brazil and Spain. He played twice for Brazil in 2013, before declaring his desire to represent Spain, having been granted Spanish citizenship in September that year.