The Real Madrid defender captained Spain for the first time against South Korea
Sergio Ramos captained Spain for the first time yesterday against South Korea. At just 24 years of age, Ramos is also one of the captain's at Real Madrid. The defender already has 59 caps. He made his debut on 26 March, 2005, against China in Salamanca. Sergio embodies the values of footballers that have been leaders on the Spanish national team throughout its history, such as current team captain Iker Casillas.
Ramos and Iniesta were the only two players in the starting lineup against South Korea who also made the starting eleven against Saudi Arabia. None of the players who have seniority over Ramos on the squad made the lineup -Casillas (103 caps), Xavi (84), Puyol (82), Torres (72) and Xabi Alonso (67).
It is also worth mentioning Raul Albiol is still undefeated as an international. Ever since the Real Madrid defender made his international debut on 13 March, 2007, Spain have only failed to win three games, none of which featured Albiol (Finland, 0-0; Italy, 0-0, Spain won in the penalty shootout; and USA, 0-2).
