How many caps did Francisco Gento win for Spain?

Francisco Gento won 43 caps for Spain, scoring 5 goals.

Which clubs did Francisco Gento play for?

Racing de Santander (1952–1953), Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (1953–1971), SD Unión Club, Rayo Cantabria.

Where does Francisco Gento rank among Spain's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Francisco Gento #10 of Spain's 33 greatest players of all time.

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10 / Spain · 1955–1969

Francisco Gento

LM dribblercreator

Caps · Spain

Goals · Spain

Life

1933–2022

Clubs

Racing de Santander, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, SD Unión Club

#10

Editorial rank of 33 for Spain

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A genuine trailblazer on the left wing, Francisco Gento etched his name in history by winning an unprecedented six European Cups with the legendary Real Madrid side. Career record: 43 caps and 5 goals for Spain; club career at Racing de Santander, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, SD Unión Club.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q493081

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Career record

1952–1953	Racing de Santander
1953–1971	Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
—	SD Unión Club
—	Rayo Cantabria
Spain	43 caps, 5 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Spain checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Spain checked 4 October 2026

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Which player has won the most European Cups?

Reveal the answer

Francisco Gento. Six, all with Real Madrid between 1956 and 1966.

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Around Gento in the almanac

One rank above: David Villa at #9.

One rank below: Sergio Busquets at #11.

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

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