A Look At The Best Soccer Players In Spain Right Now
Undoubtedly the most popular sport in the world, soccer is regularly watched by millions from London to Beijing to Brasilia. Arguably the most passionate fans are those in Spain, cheering on their heroes every week in La Liga arenas throughout the nation.
There are lots of of soccer superstars plying their trade in Spain’s top division, and it is with good reason that it is regarded as the number one domestic league in the world. Listed below are the players who are currently regarded as being the best in Spain…
David Villa : Playing for one of La Liga’s less glamorous teams, Valencia, David Villa Sanchez (to give him his full name) boasts an absolutely outstanding goals to games ratio. He was the winner of the “Golden Boot” for Spain at Euro 2008 (which means that he scored more goals at the tournament than anyone else) and is closing in on Spain’s all time international scorers record. Villa has consistently attracts attention from Europe’s top clubs, who are all eager to sing-up the prolific striker.
Cristiano Ronaldo : Blistering pace and explosive power are what led to Ronaldo initially being signed by Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson. He started out as a winger, but soccer genius Ferguson quickly realized that young Ronaldo’s skills were best exploited in a more central role. Ferguson’s decision was validated when Ronaldo blasted over 40 premier league goals in his last season in the English Premier League. Now sporting the colors of Real Madrid, Ronaldo is hoping to make as big an impact for el Madrid as he did in the famous red shirt of Man Utd.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic : Towering striker Ibrahimovic began his career at humble Malmo FF in Sweden, however, his goal scoring exploits soon attracted transfer attention from famous clubs such as Ajax, Juventus and Inter Milan. Now playing in Barcelona’s colors, Ibrahimovic is expected to continue the goal scoring run that has made him strike fear into the hearts of the most accomplished European defenders.
Messi : Spearheading Barcelona’s treble winning team of 2008-09, Argentinean Lionel Messi continually dazzles Europe with his creativity and flair. Still only 22, he is the current “World Player of the Year” and he is likely to chalk up awards, goals and assists for many years to come.
Kaka : Brazilian midfield maestro Kaka, is a creative genius. Able to thread a pass through the eye of a needle, or dribble past players to create a chance or score a goal, Kaka was the jewel of the AC Milan team and helped drive them to “Champions League” glory in 2007. Now one of the jewels in Real Madrid’s crown, he aims to repeat the success he enjoyed with the Rossoneri in Italy and fire his new team to title glory.
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