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Spain · 1940–57

Telmo Zarra

Legend ST, also SS Right-footed finisherdribbler
Rating
90
Caps
20
Goals
20
Life
1921–2006
Clubs
SD Erandio Club, Athletic Club, SD Indautxu
#16
Editorial rank of 33 for Spain
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Athletic Bilbao's legendary striker, his remarkable goal-scoring consistency earned him five Pichichi trophies and a permanent place in Spanish football folklore. Career record: 20 caps and 20 goals for Spain; club career at SD Erandio Club, Athletic Club, SD Indautxu.

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Career record

1939–1940SD Erandio Club
1940–1955Athletic Club
1955–1956SD Indautxu
1956–1957Barakaldo CF
Spain20 caps, 20 goals

Shared the era

Spain legends whose careers overlapped Zarra's

The world's great STs

Around Zarra in the almanac

One rank above: Pedri at #15.

One rank below: Amancio Amaro at #17.

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