Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Sergio Ramos
Discover the career path of Sergio Ramos, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Sergio Ramos is a Spanish professional footballer renowned as one of history's best defenders. Currently captain of Liga MX club Monterrey, he previously captained Real Madrid and the Spain national team. Known for his exceptional tackling, aerial prowess, leadership qualities, and goal-scoring ability as a defender, Ramos achieved significant success at Real Madrid, winning four UEFA Champions League titles. He also secured two UEFA European Championships and the 2010 FIFA World Cup while representing Spain.
1993: Scoring Record
In July 2020, Ramos became the first centre-back to score 10 goals in a La Liga season since Fernando Hierro during the 1993–94 season.
February 2004: La Liga Debut
On February 1, 2004, Sergio Ramos made his La Liga debut for Sevilla, coming on as a substitute against Deportivo La Coruña.
2004: U19 Euro Champion
In 2004, Ramos was a key figure for Spain's under-19 team, winning the U19 European Championship.
2004: UEFA Cup Goal
In 2004, Sergio Ramos appeared in 41 games as Sevilla finished sixth and qualified to the 2005-06 UEFA Cup.
2004: Scoring in La Liga
Ramos was the only player to score in La Liga in each of the last 17 calendar years – dating back to 2004.
March 2005: Debut for Spain's senior side
In March 2005, Sergio Ramos made his debut for Spain's senior side at 18 years old, becoming the youngest player to play for the national team in the last 55 years.
October 2005: First international goals
In October 2005, Sergio Ramos scored his first two international goals in a 6–0 win over San Marino for the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
December 2005: First Goal for Real Madrid
On 6 December 2005, Sergio Ramos scored his first goal for Real Madrid in a UEFA Champions League group stage loss at Olympiacos.
2005: Move to Real Madrid
In 2005, Sergio Ramos moved from Sevilla to Real Madrid, becoming a mainstay for the club and winning numerous major honors.
2005: 31st Consecutive La Liga Clasico
In October 2020, Ramos played his 31st consecutive La Liga Clasico, meaning he has not missed one since joining Los Blancos in 2005.
2005: Qualified to the UEFA Cup
In the 2004-05 season, Ramos appeared in 41 games as Sevilla finished sixth and qualified to the 2005-06 UEFA Cup.
May 2006: Scored First Goal at Estadio Alfredo di Stéfano
Ramos scored the first goal at the Alfredo di Stéfano Stadium in its inaugural match in May 2006.
2006: Scored in El Clásico Draw
During the 2006-07 season, Sergio Ramos scored one goal in a 3–3 El Clásico draw with Barcelona, as Real Madrid won a record 30th league title.
2006: Selected for World Cup
In 2006, Ramos was selected for the World Cup in Germany, becoming the first-choice right-back after Míchel Salgado's retirement.
2006: Equaled Goal Scoring Record
In July 2020, Ramos's ninth league goal of the season equaled the record set by Argentine international defender Ezequiel Garay in 2006-07 for a defender with the most goals in a single La Liga season.
2007: High Goal Scoring Season
In the 2007-08 season, Sergio Ramos finished with a league tally of five goals.
2007: Relocation to right back
In the 2007–08 season, with the arrival of Christoph Metzelder and Pepe, Sergio Ramos was relocated to right back.
May 2008: Assisted Winning Goal vs Osasuna
On 4 May 2008, Sergio Ramos assisted Gonzalo Higuaín in the 89th minute against Osasuna, sealing the club's 31st league championship.
August 2008: Scored in Supercopa de España
On 24 August 2008, Sergio Ramos scored in the 2008 Supercopa de España second leg against Valencia.
January 2009: Scored Acrobatic Volley Against Mallorca
On 11 January 2009, Sergio Ramos scored an acrobatic volley in a 3–0 triumph at Mallorca.
2009: Appointed as One of Real Madrid's Four Captains
At the start of the 2009–10 season, Sergio Ramos was appointed as one of Real Madrid's four captains.
2009: FIFA Confederations Cup
In 2009, Ramos was selected in the squad for the FIFA Confederations Cup in South Africa, where Spain finished third.
June 2010: Captains Spain for the first time
In June 2010, Sergio Ramos captained Spain for the first time in a friendly win over South Korea.
2010: World Cup Champion
In 2010, Sergio Ramos played every minute of the World Cup tournament, helping Spain win the final against the Netherlands. He topped the tournament's Castrol Performance Index.
July 2011: Contract Extension with Real Madrid
On 12 July 2011, Sergio Ramos extended his contract with Real Madrid until 2017.
March 2013: Captained Real to Wins over Barcelona
In March 2013, Sergio Ramos captained Real Madrid to back-to-back wins over Barcelona, also scoring the winning goal in one of the matches.
March 2013: 100th cap for Spain
In March 2013, Sergio Ramos celebrated his 100th cap for Spain, becoming the youngest European player to reach that figure.
2013: Highest Scoring Season
Sergio Ramos ended the 2013–14 season with 7 goals, which made it his highest scoring season for Real Madrid at the time.
April 2014: Champions League Semi-Final Goals
On 29 April 2014, Sergio Ramos scored two headers in a 4–0 away win against Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-finals.
June 2014: Appointed as UNICEF Spain Ambassador
In June 2014, Sergio Ramos was appointed as an ambassador for UNICEF Spain.
2014: Played as a defensive midfielder
In 2014, Ramos played as a defensive midfielder, particularly under Ancelotti during the 2014–15 season.
2014: World Cup
In 2014, Ramos was selected for his third World Cup, playing every minute of each of the team's matches.
2014: Third World Cup selection
In 2014, Sergio Ramos was selected for his third World Cup, playing the full 90 minutes of each of the team's matches in Brazil.
August 2015: New Contract and Captaincy
In August 2015, Sergio Ramos agreed a new five-year contract with Real Madrid and was made captain.
December 2015: Victory over Rayo Vallecano
On 20 December 2015, Sergio Ramos captained Madrid to a 10–2 victory over Rayo Vallecano, the club's highest scoring La Liga victory in 55 years.
2015: Clocked as One of the Fastest Footballers
According to Marca and FIFA records, Sergio Ramos was clocked at a sprinting speed of 30.6 kilometers per hour in 2015, making him one of the fastest footballers at the time.
2015: UEFA Europa League
By winning the 2016 final, Real Madrid earned the right to play against the winners of the 2015–16 UEFA Europa League, Sevilla, in the 2016 UEFA Super Cup.
December 2016: Clásico Goal and Victory Against Deportivo La Coruña
In December 2016, Ramos scored a crucial Clásico goal against Barcelona, resulting in a 1–1 draw. Later that month, he secured a late 92nd-minute goal against Deportivo La Coruña, leading to a 3–2 victory for Real Madrid.
2016: Highest Scoring Season
During the 2016-2017 season, Ramos achieved his then-highest scoring season with ten goals.
2016: UEFA Champions League Final
In 2016, Real Madrid reached the UEFA Champions League Final, where they faced Atlético Madrid, Ramos scored in the first half, won 5-3 and lifted his first UEFA Champions League trophy as a captain.
January 2017: Own Goal and 50th La Liga Goal
In January 2017, Ramos scored an own goal against Sevilla, contributing to Real Madrid's 2–1 defeat and ending their 40-match unbeaten streak. However, he quickly redeemed himself by scoring both goals in a 2–1 win over Málaga, marking his 50th La Liga goal.
March 2017: First Goal at Home Since March 2017
One week later, Ramos scored his third penalty of the season, against Leganes in a 4–1 win at the Santiago Bernabéu – his first goal at home since March 2017.
April 2017: Red Card in El Clásico and La Liga Title
In April 2017, Ramos received a red card in El Clásico for a challenge on Lionel Messi. Despite the defeat, Real Madrid secured their 33rd La Liga title, Ramos' fourth and first as captain.
August 2017: Red Card in La Liga
In August 2017, during Real Madrid's first La Liga game of the 2017–18 season, Ramos received his 23rd career red card, equalling the record for the most red cards in La Liga.
2017: Contract extension end date
In July 2011, Sergio Ramos extended his contract with Real Madrid until 2017.
August 2018: Penalty in UEFA Super Cup and La Liga
In August 2018, Ramos scored a penalty in the 2018 UEFA Super Cup, marking his role as the team's new penalty taker. Later in August 2018, he scored another penalty against Girona, making him one of the only players to score in each of the last 15 La Liga seasons.
January 2019: 100th Career Goal and Brace Against Girona
In January 2019, Ramos scored his 100th career goal in a Copa del Rey game. Later in January 2019, he scored a brace against Girona in the Copa del Rey quarter-final.
February 2019: Best Goal-Scoring Season and Champions League Suspension
In February 2019, Ramos achieved his best goal-scoring season at Real Madrid. However, he also received a controversial booking in a Champions League match, leading to a two-game suspension.
June 2019: Breaks international victories record
In June 2019, Ramos broke the record of most international victories with 122, following a 4–1 victory against the Faroe Islands. He scored Spain's opening goal in the process.
September 2019: Scores 21st international goal
In September 2019, Ramos scored his 21st international goal in a Euro 2020 qualifier against Romania, becoming the joint 10th top scorer in the history of the national team.
October 2019: Most capped player for Spain
In October 2019, Ramos became Spain's sole most capped player with his 167th cap.
January 2020: Winning Penalty and 21st Trophy
In January 2020, Ramos scored the winning penalty in the Supercopa de España final, securing Real Madrid's victory. This marked his 21st trophy with the club.
February 2020: Red Card Record in Champions League
In February 2020, Ramos equaled the record for most red cards received in the UEFA Champions League. Later in February 2020, he participated in Real Madrid's victory over Barcelona in La Liga.
July 2020: 100th Career Club Goal and La Liga Title
In July 2020, Ramos scored his 100th career club goal. In July 2020, he helped Real Madrid win their 34th La Liga title.
September 2020: Winning Goal Against Real Betis
In September 2020, Ramos scored the winning goal against Real Betis from the penalty spot.
September 2020: Scores Brace Against Ukraine
In September 2020, Sergio Ramos scored twice in a 4–0 victory over Ukraine in the 2020–21 UEFA Nations League. This achievement brought his international goal count to 23, putting him on par with Alfredo Di Stéfano as Spain's eighth-highest all-time goalscorer.
November 2020: Breaks European International Caps Record
In November 2020, during a 1–1 draw against Switzerland, Sergio Ramos made his 177th appearance for Spain, surpassing Gianluigi Buffon's record for the most international caps earned by a European player.
2020: Excluded from UEFA Euro 2020 Squad
In 2020, Sergio Ramos was excluded from the squad for UEFA Euro 2020, following a season plagued by injuries. This omission marked the first major tournament since Euro 2004 where he was not selected for the national team, putting an end to a streak of participation in ten consecutive tournaments.
2020: Contract end date
In August 2015, Sergio Ramos agreed a new five-year contract with Real Madrid until 2020.
July 2021: Signs with Paris Saint-Germain
In July 2021, Sergio Ramos signed a two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain, choosing to wear the number 4 jersey. Medical staff were impressed by his physique, comparing it to that of a 25-year-old.
November 2021: First appearance in PSG squad
In November 2021, due to injury problems, Ramos made his first appearance in a match day squad for Paris Saint-Germain ahead of a Champions League group stage game against Manchester City.
2021: Departure from Real Madrid
In 2021, Ramos played against his former club Real Madrid for the first time since his departure.
2021: Plays against Real Madrid
In 2021, Sergio Ramos played against his former club Real Madrid for the first time since he left in 2021, in a La Liga match that ended in a draw.
January 2022: Debut goal for PSG
In January 2022, Sergio Ramos scored his debut goal for Paris Saint-Germain in a 4–0 league victory over Reims.
September 2022: Champions League debut with PSG
In September 2022, Sergio Ramos made his Champions League debut with Paris Saint-Germain in a 2–1 win over Juventus.
2022: Excluded from 2022 FIFA World Cup Squad
In 2022, Sergio Ramos was excluded from the squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
February 2023: Retirement from International Football
In February 2023, at the age of 36, Sergio Ramos announced his retirement from international football. He hadn't played for his country in almost two years, and the new coach, Luis de la Fuente, informed him that he would no longer be considered for selection.
June 2023: Leaves PSG after contract expiration
In June 2023, Ramos announced he would leave PSG at the end of the season, following the expiration of his contract. He played his last game for the club, scoring in a defeat against Clermont, as PSG won their 11th Ligue 1 title.
September 2023: Returns to Sevilla
In September 2023, Sergio Ramos returned to his boyhood club Sevilla after 18 years, signing a contract until the end of the season. He later made his second debut for Sevilla in a win over Las Palmas and his Champions League debut with Sevilla in a draw against Lens.
February 2024: Returns to the Bernabéu
In February 2024, Ramos returned to the Santiago Bernabéu to play against Real Madrid, following his departure from the club in 2021, in a 1-0 defeat.
February 2025: Signs with Monterrey
In February 2025, Sergio Ramos was announced as a new player for Liga MX side Monterrey, choosing to wear number 93. He was handed the captain's armband on his debut.
