History of Sergio Ramos in Timeline

Sergio Ramos is a highly decorated Spanish professional footballer, renowned as one of the best centre-backs ever. Currently captain of Liga MX club Monterrey, he is celebrated for his aerial prowess, leadership qualities, and goal-scoring record, including over 100 goals for Real Madrid. He spent sixteen seasons at Real Madrid, securing four UEFA Champions League titles. Ramos also achieved significant international success with the Spain national team, winning two UEFA European Championships and the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

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March 1986: Sergio Ramos Born

In March 1986, Sergio Ramos was born in Spain.

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1993: First Centre-Back Since Fernando Hierro to Score 10 Goals

Three days later, he scored another penalty – his 22nd in a row, and his tenth goal of the season in La Liga – in a 1–0 away win over Athletic Bilbao. He also 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 as a substitute in a match against Deportivo La Coruña.

2004: Key figure for Spain's under-19

During the 2004 U19 Euro, Ramos was a key figure for Spain as he started in four out of five of their matches on the way to winning their second U19 European Championship, including scoring a decisive penalty in the Semi-final penalty-shoot out against Ukraine.

2004: Sevilla Appearances

During the 2004 season, Sergio Ramos appeared in 41 games for Sevilla, who finished sixth and qualified for the UEFA Cup.

2004: Scoring Streak

Ramos' goal at El Sadar meant that he had scored in 20 different La Liga stadiums. This was Ramos' first La Liga goal of 2020, meaning he was the only player to score in La Liga in each of the last 17 calendar years – dating back to 2004.

2004: UEFA Euro 2004

Sergio Ramos had continuously been called for the national team in major tournaments since Euro 2004.

March 2005: First appearance for the senior side

On 26 March 2005, Ramos first appeared for the senior side at only 18 years and 361 days of age, making him the youngest player to play for the national team in the last 55 years.

September 2005: First Red Card

On September 18, 2005, Sergio Ramos received his first red card for Real Madrid after two bookable offenses in a match against Espanyol.

October 2005: First international goals

On 12 October 2005, Ramos scored his first two international goals in a 6–0 away thrashing of San Marino for the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

December 2005: First goal for Real Madrid

On December 6, 2005 Sergio Ramos scored his first goal for Real Madrid in a UEFA Champions League group stage loss against Olympiacos.

2005: Joined Real Madrid

In 2005, Ramos joined Real Madrid and since then, he has not missed a La Liga Clasico, equalling Raúl and Paco Gento as the players who played in the most league Clasicos.

2005: UEFA Cup Goal

In the 2004-05 UEFA Cup, Sergio Ramos scored his first continental goal for Sevilla in a win against C.D. Nacional.

March 2006: Youngest player record broken by Cesc Fàbregas

On 1 March 2006, Ramos' record of being the youngest player to play for the national team was broken by Cesc Fàbregas in a friendly match against Ivory Coast.

May 2006: Inaugural Goal at Alfredo di Stéfano Stadium

When La Liga restarted after a three-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ramos scored in Real Madrid's first game back against Eibar on 14 June at the Alfredo di Stéfano Stadium in a 3–1 win. He also scored the first goal at this stadium in its inaugural match in May 2006.

2006: Scored Five Goals

During the 2006-07 season, Sergio Ramos scored five goals, including one in El Clásico against Barcelona, as Real Madrid won the league title.

2006: Selected for the final stages in Germany

In 2006, Ramos was selected for the final stages in Germany and, after the international retirement of Real Madrid teammate Míchel Salgado, became the undisputed first-choice right-back.

2006: Equalling Ezequiel Garay's Record

On 2 July 2020, Ramos scored his fifteenth consecutive penalty for Real Madrid in the 79th minute which proved to be the winner in a 1–0 home win against Getafe – opening up a four-point advantage at the top of La Liga. This was Ramos' ninth league goal of the season – equaling the record set by Argentine international defender Ezequiel Garay in 2006-07 while playing for Racing Santander for a defender with the most goals in a single La Liga season.

August 2007: Wears number 15 for Spain in memory of Antonio Puerta

Despite wearing the number 4 jersey for Real Madrid, Ramos wears the number 15 for Spain in memory of his close friend and former Sevilla teammate Antonio Puerta, who died in August 2007 and made his Spain debut wearing No. 15.

2007: Relocation to Right Back

During the 2007-08 season, with the arrival of Christoph Metzelder and Pepe, Sergio Ramos was relocated to the right back position at Real Madrid.

2007: FIFPro Team of the Year Accolade

In 2007-08 Sergio Ramos added the FIFPro Team of the Year accolade.

2007: League Goals

On the final day of the 2007-08 season, Sergio Ramos scored twice in a win against Levante, bringing his league goal tally to five.

May 2008: Assisted Winning Goal

On May 4, 2008, Sergio Ramos assisted Gonzalo Higuaín in the 89th minute against Osasuna, sealing Real Madrid's 31st league championship.

August 2008: Scored in Supercopa de España

In August 2008, Sergio Ramos scored in the second leg of the Supercopa de España against Valencia, contributing to Real Madrid's victory.

2008: Named in Team of the Year

In 2008, Sergio Ramos was named in both FIFA and UEFA's Team of the Year.

2008: UEFA European Championship Win

In 2008, Sergio Ramos won the UEFA European Championship with Spain.

2008: UEFA Euro 2008

Throughout Spain's UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying campaign, Ramos was a regular member of the starting eleven as the national side finished first in its group, above Sweden. He scored two goals, including one in a 3–1 away win over Denmark, in 11 appearances. In the tournament's final stages, Ramos played in all matches and minutes, except the 2–1 group stage win against Greece. In the final, his pass nearly set up Marcos Senna's first international goal, but the latter missed his opportunity by inches. During the celebrations after the 1–0 defeat of Germany, he wore a T-shirt in honour of his late friend Puerta.

January 2009: Scored Acrobatic Volley

In January 2009, Sergio Ramos scored an acrobatic volley in a match against Mallorca and continued his scoring run the following week against Osasuna.

2009: Appointed as Captain

At the start of the 2009-10 season, Sergio Ramos was appointed as one of Real Madrid's four captains.

2009: FIFA Confederations Cup

Ramos was selected in the squad for the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup in South Africa, as Spain finished in third.

February 2010: 200th Official Match

On February 21, 2010, Sergio Ramos played his 200th official match for Real Madrid against Villarreal.

June 2010: Captained Spain for the first time

On 3 June 2010, Ramos captained Spain for the first time, in a 1–0 friendly win over South Korea in Innsbruck, Austria.

November 2010: Sent Off Against Barcelona

On November 29, 2010, Sergio Ramos was sent off in Real Madrid's loss to Barcelona for kicking Lionel Messi and pushing Carles Puyol.

2010: 2010 World Cup

At the 2010 World Cup, held in South Africa, Ramos played every minute of the tournament as a right back, helping Spain keep five clean sheets and reach the final, which they won 1–0 against the Netherlands; he topped the tournament's Castrol Performance Index with a score of 9.79.

2010: Became the oldest player in the Club World Cup

On 18 June 2025, Ramos scored the opening goal in a 1–1 draw against Inter Milan during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, being also named Man of the Match. In doing so at the age of 39 years and 80 days old, he became the oldest player in history to score in the Club World Cup, breaking the previous record set by Javier Zanetti in the 2010 edition at the age of 37.

April 2011: Copa del Rey Win

On April 20, 2011, Sergio Ramos started in the Copa del Rey final, which Real Madrid won against Barcelona, but he accidentally dropped the trophy during the victory procession, causing it to be dented.

July 2011: Contract Extension

On July 12, 2011, Sergio Ramos extended his contract with Real Madrid until 2017.

September 2012: Relationship with Pilar Rubio

In September 2012, Sergio Ramos began a relationship with journalist and presenter Pilar Rubio, and they were seen together at that year's Ballon d'Or.

2012: UEFA European Championship Win

In 2012, Sergio Ramos won the UEFA European Championship while playing for Spain.

2012: Copa del Rey

On January 9, 2013, Sergio Ramos was sent off for a second bookable offense midway through the second half of an eventual 4–0 home win over Celta Vigo in the 2012–13 Copa del Rey.

January 2013: Sent Off Against Celta Vigo

On January 9, 2013, Sergio Ramos was sent off during a match against Celta Vigo in the Copa del Rey and received a four-match suspension for insulting the referee.

March 2013: Captained and Scored Against Barcelona

In late February/early March 2013, due to Iker Casillas's injury, Sergio Ramos captained Real Madrid to consecutive wins over Barcelona, scoring the winning goal in the second game.

March 2013: 100th cap for Spain

On 22 March 2013, Ramos celebrated his 100th cap by opening the scoring in a 1–1 draw with Finland in Gijón for the 2014 World Cup qualifiers. He became the youngest European player ever to reach that figure in the process, surpassing Germany's Lukas Podolski.

December 2013: Club Record Red Card

On December 14, 2013, Sergio Ramos received a club record 18th red card for Real Madrid in a match against Osasuna, although the suspension was later lifted.

2013: Highest Scoring Season

Sergio Ramos concluded the 2013-14 season with 7 goals, marking his highest-scoring season for Real Madrid at the time.

March 2014: 19th Red Card

On March 23, 2014, Sergio Ramos received his 19th red card in a match against Barcelona.

April 2014: Scored Headers Against Bayern Munich

On April 29, 2014, Sergio Ramos scored two headers in four minutes against Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-finals, helping Real Madrid qualify for the final.

June 2014: Appointed as UNICEF Spain ambassador

In June 2014, Sergio Ramos was appointed as an ambassador for UNICEF Spain.

August 2014: UEFA Super Cup Win

On August 12, 2014, Sergio Ramos played the full 90 minutes in a 2-0 win against Sevilla to win the UEFA Super Cup. He also played in the Supercopa de España against Atlético Madrid.

2014: Played as a defensive midfielder

During the 2014-15 season, Sergio Ramos played as a defensive midfielder, in particular under Ancelotti.

2014: FIFA Club World Cup

In 2014, Sergio Ramos scored in both the semi-final and final of the FIFA Club World Cup, winning Player of the Match in both games and the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player.

2014: 2014 World Cup qualifiers

On 22 March 2013, Ramos celebrated his 100th cap by opening the scoring in a 1–1 draw with Finland in Gijón for the 2014 World Cup qualifiers.

2014: Honoring the 2014 Champions League final

On 6 February 2025, Ramos chose to wear number 93 instead of his traditional number 4 to honor his 93rd-minute equaliser in the 2014 UEFA Champions League final.

August 2015: New Contract and Captaincy

In August 2015, Sergio Ramos agreed to a new five-year contract with Real Madrid, tying him to the club until 2020. He was also made captain.

December 2015: 10-2 Victory Over Rayo Vallecano

On December 20, 2015, Sergio Ramos captained Real Madrid to a 10-2 victory over Rayo Vallecano, marking the club's highest-scoring La Liga victory in 55 years.

2015: UEFA Europa League

By winning the 2016 Champions League 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.

2015: Clocked sprinting speed

In 2015, according to Marca and FIFA, Sergio Ramos was recorded sprinting at 30.6 kilometers per hour, identifying him as one of the fastest footballers at the time.

February 2016: Luis Aragonés Award

In February 2016, Ramos won the Luis Aragonés Award by Marca which distinguished him as the best player of the national team in the past year.

April 2016: Red Card Against Barcelona

On April 2, 2016, after returning from suspension, Sergio Ramos was sent off again in a match against Barcelona, receiving his 21st red card for Real Madrid and fourth in a Clásico fixture.

June 2016: UEFA Euro 2016

With David de Gea selected ahead of Iker Casillas in Spain's starting line-up, Ramos captained the team at UEFA Euro 2016. On 21 June 2016, he had a penalty kick saved by Danijel Subašić in a 2–1 loss to Croatia. Spain finished their Euro group as runners-up and crashed out in the Round of 16 against Italy.

December 2016: Clásico Goal

On December 3, 2016, Sergio Ramos scored his fourth Clásico goal, an equalizer against Barcelona in a 1–1 draw at Camp Nou in the 90th minute, extending Real Madrid's unbeaten run to 33 games. One week later in December 2016, he scored a late goal in the 92nd minute to help Real Madrid claim a 3–2 victory against Deportivo La Coruña.

2016: Champions League Final Score

In 2016, Sergio Ramos scored in the UEFA Champions League Final against Atlético Madrid, becoming one of the few players to score in two different Champions League Finals. He was named man of the match as Real Madrid won after a penalty shootout.

2016: High-scoring Season

With ten goals to his name, Ramos equalled his highest-scoring season at Real Madrid which he set in 2016–17.

January 2017: Own Goal and 50th La Liga Goal

On January 15, 2017, Sergio Ramos scored an own goal late in the game against Sevilla which levelled the scores at 1–1, resulting in Real Madrid losing the match 2–1 and ending their unbeaten streak at 40 matches. A week later in January 2017, he scored both goals in a 2–1 win over Málaga, registering his 50th goal in La Liga.

March 2017: Home Goal

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 and La Liga Title

On April 23, 2017, Sergio Ramos was sent off for the 22nd time in his Real Madrid career after a challenge on Lionel Messi during a Barcelona counter-attack. Real Madrid won their 33rd La Liga title, giving Ramos his fourth league title overall and first as captain.

August 2017: 23rd Career Red Card

On August 20, 2017, in Real Madrid's first game of the 2017–18 La Liga, Sergio Ramos received his 23rd career red card, equalling the record for most red cards in La Liga.

2017: Contract Extension

On July 12, 2011, Sergio Ramos extended his contract with Real Madrid until 2017.

March 2018: 150th cap for Spain

On 23 March 2018, days before turning 32, Ramos earned his 150th cap for Spain in a 1–1 friendly draw with Germany in Düsseldorf. Only Iker Casillas had previously reached the mark for the team.

July 2018: Engagement to Pilar Rubio

On July 16, 2018, Sergio Ramos and Pilar Rubio got engaged.

August 2018: Penalty Goals

In August 2018, Sergio Ramos began the 2018–19 season by scoring a penalty in the 2018 UEFA Super Cup. On August 26, 2018, he scored another penalty against Girona, making him the only player along with Lionel Messi to score in each of the last 15 La Liga seasons.

December 2018: 400th La Liga Match and FIFA Club World Cup

On December 25, 2018, Sergio Ramos played his 400th La Liga match for Real Madrid. Later in December 2018, he played in the 2018 FIFA Club World Cup, scoring in the final as Real Madrid won 3–1 to claim their third consecutive title.

2018: Qualified for Champions League quarter-finals

Four days later, Ramos played in a Champions League round of 16-second leg for the first time in three years as Real Madrid went on to defeat Atalanta 3–1 at the Alfredo di Stefano (5–3 on aggregate) and qualified for the quarter-finals for the first time since their last Champions League winning campaign in 2018.

2018: 2018 FIFA World Cup

In 2018, Sergio Ramos participated in his fourth FIFA World Cup, his first as captain after Iker Casillas was not selected for the Spain squad. He played in all three of Spain's group stage matches. In the Round of 16 against Russia, he thought he had scored the opening goal, but it was later ruled as an own goal by Sergei Ignashevich. The match concluded 1-1, leading to a penalty shootout where Spain was eliminated despite Ramos scoring his penalty.

2018: Horse becomes World Champion

In 2018, Sergio Ramos' horse, 'Yucatán SR4', became a World Champion. Ramos also owns a stud farm in Andalusia dedicated to breeding the Andalusian horse.

2018: UEFA Nations League

In 2018, under new coach Luis Enrique, Sergio Ramos continued as captain of the national team and played in all four of Spain's UEFA Nations League group matches, becoming the top scorer for Spain in the group with three goals.

January 2019: Amazon Prime documentary series announced

In January 2019, Amazon Prime and Sergio Ramos announced the release of an eight-episode documentary series about Ramos' life in and outside of football, named "El Corazón de Sergio Ramos" (The Heart of Sergio Ramos).

January 2019: 100th Career Goal and High-Scoring Season

In January 2019, Sergio Ramos scored his 100th career goal in a Copa del Rey game against Leganés. Later in January 2019, he scored a brace against Girona and his 60th La Liga goal against Espanyol, equalling his highest-scoring season at Real Madrid set in 2016–17.

February 2019: Clásico Appearance, Goal-Scoring Season, and Suspension

In February 2019, Sergio Ramos played in the Clásico for the 40th time. Later in February 2019, he scored his eighth penalty and 11th goal of the season, marking his best goal-scoring season at Real Madrid. Also, Ramos received a deliberate yellow card that caused a two-game ban from the Champions League for violating UEFA's rules.

March 2019: UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying match against Norway

In March 2019, Sergio Ramos scored the winning goal for Spain against Norway in a UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying match through a Panenka penalty, marking his tenth penalty conversion of the season and his fifth consecutive match scoring for Spain. Following the match, Spain manager Enrique described Ramos as a 'unique player in history'.

June 2019: Breaks international victories record

In June 2019, Sergio Ramos achieved his 121st win with the Spanish national team, equaling Iker Casillas' all-time record, and subsequently broke the record with his 122nd win after a 4-1 victory against the Faroe Islands, where he scored Spain's opening goal. Following this, he received a plaque from the Spanish Football Federation to commemorate his record.

June 2019: Marriage to Pilar Rubio

On June 15, 2019, Sergio Ramos and Pilar Rubio were married in Seville.

September 2019: 21st International Goal

On September 5, 2019, Sergio Ramos scored his 21st international goal from a penalty kick in Spain's 2-1 win against Romania in a Euro 2020 qualifier, tying him as the 10th top scorer in the history of the national team.

October 2019: Spain's most capped player

In October 2019, Sergio Ramos earned his 167th cap for Spain during a Euro 2020 qualifier, equaling Iker Casillas as Spain's most capped player of all time. Shortly after, he surpassed Casillas to become the nation's sole most capped player.

January 2020: Supercopa de España and La Liga Goal

In January 2020, Sergio Ramos scored the winning penalty in the Supercopa de España final against Atletico Madrid, securing Real Madrid's victory. A month later in January 2020, he scored a header in La Liga against Osasuna, marking his 17th consecutive year scoring in La Liga.

February 2020: Red Card Record and Clasico Win

On February 26, 2020, Sergio Ramos equalled the record for red cards received in the UEFA Champions League. Four days later in February 2020, he featured in Real Madrid's win over Barcelona in La Liga.

July 2020: Penalty Streak and 100th Club Goal

In July 2020, Sergio Ramos scored his fifteenth consecutive penalty for Real Madrid against Getafe, opening a lead at the top of La Liga. The penalty against Getafe meant that Ramos had equalled his best goal scoring season with 11 goals and it was his 100th career club goal.

September 2020: Goal against Real Betis

In September 2020, Ramos started his goal count for the season after scoring the winning goal from a penalty spot against Real Betis in a 3–2 league win.

September 2020: Equaled Alfredo Di Stéfano as Spain's eighth-highest all-time goalscorer

In September 2020, Sergio Ramos scored twice in a 4-0 win against Ukraine for the 2020-21 UEFA Nations League, bringing his international goal total to 23 and equaling Alfredo Di Stéfano as Spain's eighth-highest all-time goalscorer.

November 2020: Most International Caps by a European Player

On November 14, 2020, Sergio Ramos made his 177th appearance for Spain in a 1-1 draw against Switzerland, surpassing Gianluigi Buffon's record for the most international caps received by a European player.

2020: UEFA Euro 2020 Qualification

In 2020, Ramos had secured a place in the Spain squad for the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying.

2020: Injury-riddled season

In 2020, Ramos played just 21 matches for Los Blancos in 2020–21, making it his most injury-riddled season, after having played at least 33 matches in each of his previous 15 campaigns at the club.

2020: Exclusion from UEFA Euro 2020

In 2020, Sergio Ramos was excluded from the squad for UEFA Euro 2020 due to an injury-plagued season, marking the first major tournament since Euro 2004 where he was not called for the national team.

2020: New Contract

In August 2015, Sergio Ramos agreed to a new five-year contract with Real Madrid, tying him to the club until 2020. He was also made captain.

2020: Supercopa de España semi-final

In January 2020, Ramos reportedly took four pain killer injections to his left knee to play against Athletic Bilbao in the 2020–21 Supercopa de España semi-final which Real Madrid went on to lose 2–1.

March 2021: Last International Appearance

On March 31, 2021, Sergio Ramos made his final international appearance as a substitute in a 3-1 victory against Kosovo during a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying match.

July 2021: Signed for Paris Saint-Germain

In July 2021, Sergio Ramos signed for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain after his contract with Real Madrid expired.

November 2021: First appearance for PSG

In November 2021, 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: Named toughest defender

In 2021, Polish striker Robert Lewandowski named Giorgio Chiellini and Sergio Ramos as the toughest defenders he has ever faced.

2021: First game against Real Madrid since leaving

On 21 October 2023, 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 1–1 draw, helping secure a point from the match.

2021: Departure from Real Madrid

On 25 February 2024, Ramos returned to the Santiago Bernabéu to play against Real Madrid, following his departure from the club in 2021, as his team suffered a 1–0 defeat.

January 2022: Debut goal for PSG

On 23 January 2022, Sergio scored his debut goal for the club, helping PSG to beat Reims 4–0 in a home league match.

September 2022: Champions League debut with PSG

On 6 September 2022, Ramos made his Champions League debut with Paris Saint-Germain in a 2–1 win over Juventus.

2022: Exclusion from the 2022 FIFA World Cup

A year and a half after being excluded from UEFA Euro 2020, Sergio Ramos was excluded from the squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

2022: FIFA World Cup Qualifying

In March 2021, Ramos made his last appearance in the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying.

February 2023: Retirement from International Football

On February 23, 2023, at the age of 36, Sergio Ramos announced his retirement from international football, after being informed by the new coach Luis de la Fuente that he would no longer be selected for the national team, ending nearly two years without an international appearance.

June 2023: Departure from PSG

On June 2, 2023, Ramos announced that he would be leaving PSG at the end of the season, following the expiration of his contract.

September 2023: Returned to Sevilla

On 4 September 2023, Ramos returned to his boyhood club Sevilla after 18 years, signing a contract until the end of the season.

February 2024: Returned to the Santiago Bernabéu

On 25 February 2024, Ramos returned to the Santiago Bernabéu to play against Real Madrid, following his departure from the club in 2021, as his team suffered a 1–0 defeat.

February 2025: Signed with Monterrey

On 6 February 2025, Ramos was announced as a new player for Liga MX side Monterrey, after various days of speculation.

March 2025: Sent off for the 30th time

On 17 March 2025, Ramos was sent off for the 30th time in his career (first with Monterrey) after receiving a straight red card for kicking UNAM's striker Guillermo Martínez from behind after failing to steal the ball.