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16 / Spain · 1945–1951

Telmo Zarra

ST finisherdribbler
Caps · Spain
20
Goals · Spain
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.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q312408
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Career record

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

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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.

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