A summary of the best footballers in Spain

There are many soccer superstars playing in Spain’s top division, and it is for good reason that it is considered the number one national league in the world. Below are the players who are widely regarded as the best of the best …

Messi: Topping the unique team that won the Barcelona treble in 2008-09, Argentine Lionel Andrs Messi dazzled Europe with his creativity and talent for goals. At only 22 years old, he is the current “World Player of the Year” and is on his way to acquiring the status of legend of the greats of all time, Pelé and Maradona.

Cristiano Ronaldo: Dizzying pace and explosive power are the qualities that first alerted veteran manager Alex Ferguson to Cristiano Ronaldo’s extraordinary talent. He began his football career as a winger, but the astute Ferguson soon realized that young Ronaldo’s abilities were best exploited in a more central role. Now sporting the colors of Real Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo is quickly justifying his reputation as the most expensive player in the world.

Kaká: Brazilian midfielder Kaká is a playmaker of the highest caliber. Capable of making precise passes across the entire pitch, or dribbling multiple players in a row, Kaká was the jewel of the AC Milan team and helped lead them to success in the “Champions League” in 2007. Now he is one of many of Real Madrid. Called “Galaticos”, his goal is to repeat the success he enjoyed with the Rossoneri in Italy and lead his new team to title glory.

David Villa: Playing for one of the less glamorous teams in La Liga, Valencia, David Villa Sánchez boasts an excellent goal-to-game ratio. He was the “Golden Boot” winner for Spain at Euro 2008 (meaning he scored more goals in the tournament than anyone else) and is approaching Spain’s all-time international scorers record. Villa is constantly attracting the attention of the best clubs in Europe, who are eager to sign the prolific forward.