The best La Liga players of the 21st century

Real Madrid CF v RCD Mallorca  - Liga BBVA

Goalkeeper

Iker Casillas

In goal, there only can be one outstanding candidate for the number one jersey. Iker Casillas has been between the sticks for Real Madrid for fourteen years, culminating in over 450 games. Casillas has won it all – six La Liga titles, two Champions League crowns, one Copa Del Rey and a collection of Inter-continental cups, Super Cups and UEFA Super Cups.

On the international scene – 150 caps for the most successful international team ever, one World Cup and two European Championship winners medals – show the mark of a world class player. Add to that five FIFPro World Goalkeeper of the Year awards and six inductions into the UEFA team of the year and you have the cherries on an already extremely large cake.

The captains armband that he has worn for a majority of his time at the club and for country, emphasizes his leadership skills. He also has excellent shot-stopping abilities, and concentration – something very vital for a keeper like him at a big club, where many games pass by with very little to do.

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