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 García is a Spanish professional footballer, widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders ever. He currently captains Liga MX club Monterrey and is renowned for his tackling, aerial prowess, leadership, and goal-scoring ability, having scored over 100 goals for Real Madrid. Ramos spent sixteen seasons at Real Madrid, winning four UEFA Champions League titles. He also achieved international success, winning two UEFA European Championships and the 2010 FIFA World Cup with the Spain national team.

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1993: First Centre-Back Since 1993-94

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: Scored in La Liga since 2004

In January 2020, Ramos' goal at El Sadar meant that he was the only player to score in La Liga in each of the last 17 calendar years – dating back to 2004.

2006: Equaled Goal Record for a Defender

In July 2020, Ramos' 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: Ramos gets accolade for the FIFPro Team of the Year 2007–08

Sergio Ramos got the FIFPro Team of the Year 2007–08 accolade.

May 2008: Ramos assists in match that seals Real Madrid's league championship

On May 4, 2008, Sergio Ramos assisted Gonzalo Higuaín in the 89th minute against Osasuna in a match that sealed Real Madrid's 31st league championship. On the final day of the season, he scored twice in a 5–2 home win against already relegated Levante.

2008: Ramos is named in FIFA and UEFA's Team of the Year

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

2008: Ramos wins the UEFA European Championship

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

2008: UEFA Euro 2008 Champion

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. In the tournament's final stages in 2008, Ramos played in all matches and minutes, except the 2–1 group stage win against Greece. Spain defeated Germany in the final 1-0. He wore a T-shirt in honour of his late friend Puerta during the celebrations.

2010: 2010 World Cup Champion

At the 2010 World Cup, 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: Sergio Ramos wins the FIFA World Cup

In 2010, Sergio Ramos won the FIFA World Cup representing Spain.

April 2011: Ramos wins Copa del Rey and drops the trophy

On April 20, 2011, Sergio Ramos started in the season's Copa del Rey final, a 1–0 win against Barcelona. During the victory procession, he accidentally dropped the trophy under the wheels of the bus, denting it.

2012: Ramos wins the UEFA European Championship

In 2012, Sergio Ramos won the UEFA European Championship representing Spain.

2012: UEFA Euro 2012 Champion

Sergio Ramos played all the games at Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine alongside Barcelona's Gerard Piqué. On July 1, 2012, Ramos won his third trophy with the Spanish senior National Team as they thrashed Italy 4–0 in the final. He wore another T-shirt during Spain's Euro 2012 celebrations to pay homage to his late friend Puerta.

March 2013: Ramos captains Real Madrid to wins over Barcelona

In late February/early March 2013, Sergio Ramos captained Real Madrid to back-to-back wins over Barcelona, also scoring the winner in the second game.

March 2013: 100th Cap for Spain

On March 22, 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, becoming the youngest European player ever to reach that figure.

August 2014: Ramos wins UEFA Super Cup and scores against Real Sociedad

In August 2014, Sergio Ramos played in Real Madrid's win against Sevilla to win the UEFA Super Cup and scored against Real Sociedad in La Liga.

2014: Ramos wins FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball

In 2014, Sergio Ramos scored in both the semi-final and the final of the FIFA Club World Cup, and was voted the Player of the Tournament, winning the Golden Ball as Real Madrid won the tournament in Morocco.

2015: Clocked Speed

In 2015, Ramos was recorded at a sprinting speed of 30.6 kilometers per hour, which made him one of the fastest footballers at that time, according to Spanish sports newspaper Marca and FIFA's official records.

February 2016: Luis Aragonés Award

In February 2016, Sergio Ramos won the Luis Aragonés Award by Marca which distinguished 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, Sergio Ramos scored his fourth Clásico goal, equalizing against Barcelona in a 1–1 draw at Camp Nou, extending Real Madrid's unbeaten run to 33 games. A week later in December 2016, he scored a late goal in the 92nd minute, securing a 3–2 victory for Real Madrid against Deportivo La Coruña.

2016: Ramos scores in Champions League Final

In 2016, Sergio Ramos scored in the UEFA Champions League Final against Atlético Madrid, contributing to Real Madrid's victory. He was named man of the match by UEFA after the game.

2016: Equaled Highest-Scoring Season

In January 2019, Ramos equaled his highest-scoring season at Real Madrid, which he set in 2016-17, with ten goals.

January 2017: Own Goal, 50th La Liga Goal, and 500th Match

In January 2017, Sergio Ramos scored an own goal against Sevilla, contributing to Real Madrid's 2–1 loss and ending their 40-match unbeaten streak. Later in January 2017, he scored both goals in a 2–1 win over Málaga, marking his 50th goal in La Liga.

April 2017: Red Card in El Clásico and La Liga Title

In April 2017, Sergio Ramos was sent off for the 22nd time in his Real Madrid career during an El Clásico match against Barcelona. Despite the defeat, Real Madrid won their 33rd La Liga title, with Ramos as captain.

August 2017: 23rd Career Red Card

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

March 2018: 150th Cap for Spain

On March 23, 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.

August 2018: Penalty in UEFA Super Cup and La Liga

In August 2018, Sergio Ramos scored a penalty in the 2018 UEFA Super Cup against Atlético Madrid. Later in August 2018, he scored another penalty against Girona in La Liga, making him one of the only two players to score in each of the last 15 La Liga seasons.

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

In December 2018, Sergio Ramos played his 400th La Liga match for Real Madrid, becoming the tenth Real Madrid player to reach this milestone. Also in December 2018, he scored in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup, which Real Madrid won.

January 2019: 100th Career Goal and Brace Against Girona

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 in the Copa del Rey quarter-final.

February 2019: 40th Clásico, Best Goal-Scoring Season, 600th Match

In February 2019, Sergio Ramos played in his 40th Clásico. Also in February 2019, he scored his eighth penalty of the season and his 11th goal in all competitions, marking his best goal-scoring season at Real Madrid. Later in February 2019, he played his 600th match for Real Madrid.

March 2019: Winner against Norway

In March 2019, Ramos scored the winning goal for Spain in their UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying match against Norway through a Panenka penalty, securing a 2–1 victory. This was his tenth penalty of the season, and his fifth consecutive match scoring for Spain, setting a personal record. Manager Enrique praised Ramos as a 'unique player in history' after the match.

June 2019: Record-Breaking Victories

On June 7, 2019, Ramos broke the record for most international victories with 122 after Spain's 4–1 win against the Faroe Islands, where he scored the opening goal. Three days later, before the match against Sweden, Ramos received a plaque from the Spanish Football Federation in commemoration of his record. Spain won the match 3–0, with Ramos scoring the first goal and extending his tally to 123 international victories.

September 2019: 21st International Goal

On September 5, 2019, Ramos scored his 21st international goal from a penalty kick in Spain's 2–1 away win over Romania in a Euro 2020 qualifier, making him the joint 10th top scorer in the history of the national team, alongside Míchel. On September 8, Ramos won his 167th cap for Spain in a 4–0 home win over the Faroe Islands in a Euro 2020 qualifier, equalling Iker Casillas as Spain's most capped player of all time.

October 2019: Most Capped Player

On October 12, 2019, Ramos became Spain's sole most capped player.

January 2020: Supercopa de España Victory and Scored in 20 Different La Liga Stadiums

In January 2020, Sergio Ramos scored the winning penalty in a shoot-out against Atletico Madrid in the Supercopa de España final, securing Real Madrid's victory. Also in January 2020, Ramos' goal at El Sadar meant that he had scored in 20 different La Liga stadiums.

February 2020: Equalled Record of Red Cards

In February 2020, Sergio Ramos equalled the record of red cards received in the UEFA Champions League. With four red cards, he shares the unwanted record with Zlatan Ibrahimović and Edgar Davids. This dismissal came in a 2–1 home defeat to Manchester City in the Round of 16 first leg.

July 2020: 100th Career Goal

In July 2020, Sergio Ramos scored his 100th career club goal and also marked his 450th La Liga appearance as a Real Madrid player, becoming just the fifth player to reach this milestone.

November 2020: Most International Caps by a European Player

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