10 greatest Spanish players of all time

#9 Fernando Hierro

One of the most versatile defenders in the history of the game, Fernando Hierro had the rare ability to combine solid defensive play with a near unlimited passing range. Supremely skilled on the ball, the Real Madrid and Spain legend surprisingly contributed heavily on the offensive end of the pitch as well.

Capped 89 times for Spain, Hierro scored a remarkable 29 goals and is still the fourth highest goalscorer in the history of Spanish football only behind the strike trio of David Villa, Fernando Torres and Raul Gonzalez.

Hierro’s most important contribution to the Spanish national team was probably in the 1994 World Cup qualification game against Denmark when he headed the La Roja into the World Cup.

One of the most important players in Spain’s history, Fernando Hierro is one of the best defenders to put on a La Roja shirt.