Sergio Ramos's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Sergio Ramos. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
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.
2004: U19 Euro Champion
In 2004, Ramos was a key figure for Spain's under-19 team, winning the U19 European Championship.
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 2006: Youngest player record broken
In March 2006, Cesc Fàbregas broke Ramos' record as the youngest player to play for Spain's national team.
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: FIFPro Team of the Year
In the 2007-08 season, Sergio Ramos was named in the FIFPro Team of the Year.
February 2010: 200th Official Match for Real Madrid
On 21 February 2010, Sergio Ramos played his 200th official match for Real Madrid against Villarreal.
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.
April 2011: Copa del Rey Win and Trophy Incident
On 20 April 2011, Sergio Ramos started in the Copa del Rey final, a 1–0 win against Barcelona. During the celebration, he accidentally dropped the trophy under the bus.
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.
December 2013: Club Record Red Card
On 14 December 2013, Sergio Ramos received a club record 18th red card for Real Madrid in a 2–2 draw at Osasuna.
2013: Youngest Player to 100 Caps for Spain
In 2013, Sergio Ramos became the youngest player to reach 100 caps for Spain at the age of 18.
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.
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 12 August 2014, Sergio Ramos played in a 2–0 win against Sevilla to win the UEFA Super Cup.
2014: Honoring 2014 Champions League final
In February 2025, Ramos chose to wear number 93 to honor his 93rd-minute equaliser in the 2014 UEFA Champions League final.
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.
2015: La Liga Team of the Season
In the 2015-16 season, Sergio Ramos was named in the La Liga Team of the Season.
February 2016: Luis Aragonés Award
In February 2016, Sergio Ramos won the Luis Aragonés Award by Marca, recognizing him as the best player of the national team in the past year.
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.
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 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.
2018: Champions League campaign
In 2018, Real Madrid won the Champions League, marking their last Champions League winning campaign.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2021: Named One of the Toughest Defenders Faced by Lewandowski
In 2021, Polish striker Robert Lewandowski named Giorgio Chiellini and Sergio Ramos as the toughest defenders he has ever faced.
