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21 / Spain · 1984–1992

Emilio Butragueño

SS finishercreator
Caps · Spain
69
Goals · Spain
26
Life
1963
Clubs
Real Madrid, Celaya
#21
Editorial rank of 33 for Spain
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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, Celaya.

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Career record

1984–1995Real Madrid
1995–1998Celaya
Spain69 caps, 26 goals

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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.

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