Who is the best goalkeeper in Spain national team history?

By YPB Team

Iker Casillas is a legend, but Ricardo Zamora gave his name to a trophy. From the 1930s to today, who is the greatest goalkeeper in Spain national team history?

  1. Iker Casillas — ranked #11
    Iker Casillas
    Real Madrid's iconic captain who was unbeatable at the 2010 World Cup and is widely regarded as Spain's greatest ever keeper.
  2. Ricardo Zamora — ranked #22
    Ricardo Zamora
    Spain's first great goalkeeper, the eponymous Zamora Trophy is named in his honor after his legendary performances in the 1930s.
  3. David de Gea — ranked #33
    David de Gea
    Manchester United's reflexive and athletic goalkeeper who was Spain's second choice despite being world class in his prime.
  4. Pepe Reina — ranked #44
    Pepe Reina
    Liverpool's popular goalkeeper and Casillas's long-time understudy, a highly capable keeper who won many trophies at club level.
  5. Unai Simón — ranked #55
    Unai Simón
    Athletic Club's young goalkeeper who has taken over Spain's gloves with impressive displays at Euro 2020 and 2024.
  6. José Ángel Iribar — ranked #66
    José Ángel Iribar
    Athletic Club's legendary goalkeeper nicknamed 'El Txopo' who was Spain's first choice through the 1960s and 1970s.
  7. Víctor Valdés — ranked #77
    Víctor Valdés
    Barcelona's brilliant but underappreciated goalkeeper who won multiple Champions League titles despite limited Spain caps.

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