Sergio Ramos (2004- present for Real Madrid)
Sergio Ramos has emerged as the most destructive centre back in the 21st century. A Captain who has delivered to the club. In a club like Real Madrid where money talks and records are broken every transfer window, keeping a career that spans 15-plus years over at the club is a great achievement. But this man, Sergio Ramos is just irreplaceable by Madrid and the board. Sergio Ramos has been at the club since 2004. Bought for €27 million in 2004, he was one of the most expensive hauls at the time and has proved out to be worth every penny.
Since Cristiano Ronaldo left the club he has single handedly taken over as the club’s main man. His incredible sense of aggression and defensive technicality has made him a Los Blancos legend. He is also the highest goal scorer as a central defender in football history. Sergio Ramos has won 20 titles with Real Madrid in total: 4 European Cups, 4 Club World Cups, 3 UEFA Super Cups, 4 LaLigas, 3 Spanish Super Cups and 2 Copas del Rey. He was in the FIFA FIFPro World XI nine times, 2 times he was voted the best defender in Champions League and he was once voted best player in the Champions League final and UEFA Super Cup final. He won the Club World Cup Golden Ball. He won the World Cup 2010 and Euro 2008 and 2012.