La Liga is the most thrilling football league after the Premier League. It has also produced many talents and many star players came here to play. Many of them left their mark in this league and helped it reach another level in 2010s . But today, we are going to rank the top 10 La Liga players who came and conquered this league and left their mark in the form of trophies won and goal contributions made. Let us have a look at them.
1o
Ronaldinho
- Spanish Club: Barcelona
Ronaldinho, one of the most popular players of his generation was a pure Brazillian talent, and football was uplifted during his era. He took the the skills to another level which made him a unique player unmatched by the others. His greatness can be evaluated from the fact that many other Brazilians have played in La Liga but nobody gained such respect.
The Brazilian wizard brought flair and creativity to Barcelona, transforming the club’s fortunes in the mid-2000s. His dribbling, vision, and joyful style of play won him a Ballon d’Or and helped Barcelona to two La Liga titles. Ronaldinho’s magical performances left an indelible mark on La Liga history and thus is ranked in this list.
9
Iker Casillas
- Spanish Club: Real Madrid
The only player to have the most appearances after Raul, Iker Casillas was a first-choice goalkeeper for Real Madrid. In a game in 2006 when Real Madrid senior goalkeeper Cesar Sanchez was injured during the match, Casillas made his debut. After that debut, the rest is history.
Mourinho, who oversaw Madrid from 2010 to 2013, had a tense relationship with Casillas and, for a considerable amount of his three-year tenure, preferred Diego Lopez to him. That would never have an impact on Casillas’ standing with Real Madrid supporters; he is still the best goalkeeper in of top 10 list La Liga players.
8
Sergio Ramos
- Spanish Clubs: Real Madrid, Sevilla
Sergio Ramos who served as captain of Madrid in the 2010s was a very good player and emerged best center-back of his time at Real Madrid. He won five La Liga titles and four European cups during his reign at Madrid. He was probably a crucial part of Madrid.
His defensive prowess, aerial ability, and knack for scoring in crucial moments made him a legend. Despite getting 24 red cards for his aggressive and non-disciplinary actions, he was still a fear of the opponent attackers. Through his contributions for both Sevilla and Real Madrid, he became the one of best players in La Liga.
7
Raul
- Spanish Clubs: Real Madrid
Raul was the player with the most appearances in Real Madrid history and the team’s all-time leading scorer when he left in 2010. He still holds the latter record, but since then, Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo have both scored more goals for the team than the talented former No. 7.
With 228 goals in 550 La Liga appearances, Raúl led Madrid to 6 La Liga titles and 3 Champions League trophies. This is a significant number of trophies for a player. His leadership, work ethic, and predatory instincts made him one of the best in the top 10 La Liga players.
6
Zinedine Zidane
- Spanish Clubs: Real Madrid
The 3 peat UCL winner manager, Zinedine Zidane was an incredible player for the Real Madrid. A pure talent on the pitch Zinedine Zidane stands the best Midfielder in Real Madrid history. This may not sound good that why he is at 6th number but the reason is that La Liga has produced many other quality players which let him to this position.
Although Zidane was a superb football player, it’s important to keep in mind that he actually only played for Real Madrid for the last five years of his career. Because he spent the first twelve years of his career in France and Italy. When Zidane scored an incredible game-winning goal against Bayer Leverkusen in Glasgow during the 2002 Champions League final, it was his most memorable moment wearing a white shirt.
5
Alfredo Di Stefano
- Spanish Clubs: Real Madrid, Espanyol
Di Stéfano, one of the forerunners of European football, played for Real Madrid from 1953 to 1964, helping the team win multiple La Liga titles and five straight European Cups. His leadership on the field, intelligence, and adaptability were important components of Madrid’s success in the 1950s and 1960s.
He is the top scorer for Madrid after Raul, Cristiano, and Benzema. He also won the Ballon d’Or title twice and also the Super Ballon d’Or in 1989, an award given by France Football to the best player from the previous 30 years.
4
Andres Iniesta
- Spanish clubs: Barcelona
Andres Iniesta a very talented midfielder and legend of Barcelona was an example of intelligence on the pitch. Although he is known for his goal in the 2010 World Cup final, he also played a vital role for Barcelona in La Liga. He spent many years at Barca and was a vital player for them in his era.
Alongside Xavi, Iniesta was integral to Barcelona’s success. Known for his dribbling, close control, and ability to deliver in crucial moments, Iniesta won 9 La Liga titles and 4 Champions League trophies. These all trophies and contributions to the team enlighten him as a crucial and one of the top 10 players in La Liga.
3
Xavi
- Spanish Clubs: Barcelona
A crucial player of Barcelona who made 800 appearances for them, Xavi was also an integral part of the team alongside with Iniesta. He has the same amount of titles as Iniesta as both players were together in the ups and downs. Xavi played in Barca for two decades and was an integral part of them.
He was the architect of the club’s tiki-taka style of play. His passing range, vision, and intelligence in midfield helped Barcelona win 8 La Liga titles and 4 Champions League trophies. Xavi was a true maestro. And because of his such contributions, he is one of the best players in the La Liga history.
2
Cristiano Ronaldo
- Spanish Club: Real Madrid
Cristiano Ronaldo also known as Mr. Champions League is one of the two greatest players in the history of football. Ronaldo scored 450 goals in 438 games during his incredible five-year stay at Real Madrid. He led Madrid to four Champions League titles and two La Liga titles and was known for his incredible athleticism, powerful shots, and ability to score goals consistently.
Among his personal honors are four Ballon d’Ors from his time in Spain. He was a pure menace at Madrid. During his prime, it was impossible to stop him from scoring and the only possible way to stop was fouling. His 9 years stay in La Liga and his heroics for Madrid make him one of the best players of this league.
1
Lionel Messi
Of course, Ronaldo is a great player in history but in La Liga, Messi stands at the top. This is because he spent more time than Ronaldo in La Liga doing heroics for Barcelona. Like Real Madrid wouldn’t have achieved this much without Ronaldo, Barcelona would also have been nothing without Messi.
His 17-year career at Barcelona changed the club’s history forever. With his 520 appearances in La Liga, he scored 474 goals. His dribbling, vision, and playmaking ability were unmatched. Messi won 10 La Liga titles, 4 Champions League trophies, and 7 Ballon d’Ors, which solidified his status as the league’s all-time great.