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Ricardo Zamora
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27 / Spain · 1920–1936

Ricardo Zamora

GK sweeperleader
Caps · Catalonia
46
Goals · Catalonia
0
Caps · Spain
46
Goals · Spain
0
Life
1901–1978
Clubs
Espanyol, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Nice
#27
Editorial rank of 33 for Spain
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Spain's pioneering goalkeeper of the 1920s and 30s, Zamora was a charismatic figure whose agility and theatrical saves made him the sport's first global superstar. Career record: 46 caps and 0 goals for Spain; club career at Espanyol, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Nice.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 5 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q296337
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Career record

1916–1919Espanyol
1919–1922Barcelona
1922–1930Espanyol
1930–1936Real Madrid
1937–1938Nice
Catalonia46 caps, 0 goals
Spain46 caps, 0 goals

Sources

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Around Zamora in the almanac

One rank above: Josep Guardiola at #26.

One rank below: Xabi Alonso at #28.

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

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