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Spain · 1983–98

Emilio Butragueño

Legend SS, also ST, CAM Right-footed finishercreator
Rating
89
Caps
69
Goals
26
Life
1963
Clubs
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Club Celaya, Atlético Celaya
#21
Editorial rank of 33 for Spain
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

The elegant striker was the spearhead of Real Madrid's fearsome "Quinta del Buitre" and a prolific scorer for club and country. Career record: 69 caps and 26 goals for Spain; club career at Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Club Celaya, Atlético Celaya.

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Career record

1984–1995Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
1995–1998Club Celaya
1995–1998Atlético Celaya
Spain69 caps, 26 goals

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Around Butragueño in the almanac

One rank above: David Silva at #20.

One rank below: Fernando Hierro at #22.

Spain's editorial top five: Alfredo Di Stéfano · Andrés Iniesta · Xavi · Iker Casillas · Rodri.