The 14 Greatest Spanish Athletes of All Time

Courts, circuits, fairways, pelotons and pitches — the finest talent one country has sent to the very top of world sport. Who is Spain's greatest of all?

1

Rafael Nadal

Twenty-two-time tennis major winner and the king of clay.

1000pts

2

Carlos Alcaraz

Teenage tennis prodigy already collecting Grand Slam titles.

624pts

3

Marc Marquez

Multiple MotoGP world champion known for his fearless riding.

574pts

4

Andres Iniesta

Midfield genius who scored Spain's 2010 World Cup-winning goal.

560pts

5

Xavi Hernandez

Metronomic playmaker at the heart of Spain and Barcelona's golden era.

485pts

6

Sergio Garcia

Masters champion and one of Spain's most prolific golfers.

485pts

7

Fernando Alonso

Two-time Formula 1 world champion and a Le Mans winner.

485pts

8

Miguel Indurain

Cyclist who won five consecutive Tours de France in the 1990s.

397pts

9

Garbine Muguruza

Two-time tennis major champion and former world number one.

397pts

10

Alberto Contador

Aggressive climber who won all three Grand Tours of cycling.

397pts

11

Seve Ballesteros

Charismatic five-time golf major champion and Ryder Cup icon.

291pts

12

Pau Gasol

Two-time NBA champion and one of Europe's finest basketball exports.

291pts

13

Iker Casillas

World Cup-winning goalkeeper and Real Madrid's long-time captain.

162pts

14

Fernando Torres

Prolific striker who won the World Cup and back-to-back Euros.

162pts