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'''Sergio Ramos García''' ({{IPA-es|ˈseɾxjo ˈramos ɣaɾˈθi.a}};{{efn-ua|In isolation, ''Ramos'' and ''García'' are pronounced {{IPA-es|ˈramos|}} and {{IPA-es|ɡaɾˈθi.a|}} respectively.}} born 30 March 1986) is a Spanish professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[centre back]]. He is currently a free agent. Widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders of all time, he is known for his exceptional tackling skills, aerial abilities and strong leadership.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Consulting |first=Bendoni |title=Sergio Ramos (Best Defender of All Time) |url=https://www.globesoccer.com/winners/sergio-ramos-best-defender-of-all-time-2022/ |access-date=2023-08-02 |website=Globe Soccer Awards |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-30 |title=Ramos, Pique, Neville, Alves: The 25 greatest defenders in history as voted by fans |url=https://www.givemesport.com/87990065-ramos-pique-neville-alves-the-25-greatest-defenders-in-history-as-voted-by-fans/ |access-date=2023-08-02 |website=GiveMeSport |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hosangadi |first=Aditya |date=2020-05-05 |title=20 Best defenders of all time |url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/20-best-defenders-of-all-time |access-date=2023-08-02 |website=[[Sportskeeda]] |language=en-gb}}</ref> Having formerly played for [[Real Madrid CF|Real Madrid]] for sixteen seasons, winning four [[UEFA Champions League]] titles along with two [[UEFA European Championship]]s and the [[2010 FIFA World Cup]] with the [[Spain national football team|Spain national team]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Hosangadi|first=Aditya|title=20 Best defenders of all time|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/20-best-defenders-of-all-time|access-date=22 February 2022|website=Sportskeeda|date=5 May 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Ramos the best defender in history, says Real Madrid coach Zidane|url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/ramos-the-best-defender-in-history-says-real-madrid-coach/10jvo857zw7qf1oalkghej655u|access-date=22 February 2022|website=Goal.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=26 December 2021|title=Is Sergio Ramos the greatest defender in the history of football?|url=https://feedmegoal.com/sergio-ramos/|access-date=22 February 2022|website=Feed Me Goal}}</ref>
After emerging through [[Sevilla FC|Sevilla]]'s youth academy and spending two seasons with the senior side, Ramos moved to Real Madrid in the summer of 2005. He went on to become a mainstay for the club, winning 22 major honours including five [[La Liga]] and four [[UEFA Champions League]] titles, and becoming one of La Liga's top goalscorers from a defensive position. He played a crucial part in the build-up to all four UEFA Champions League wins, being named in the competition Squad of the Season each time. He also scored the crucial equaliser in the 93rd minute of the [[2014 UEFA Champions League final]], additionally scoring the opener in the [[2016 UEFA Champions League final|2016 final]].
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