Spain

The Spain national football team, commonly referred to as “La Roja”, is one of the most successful and prestigious teams in the Nations Cup. Spain’s hallmark “tiki-taka” style of play—marked by precise short passing, movement, and possession—has been a defining feature of their strategy in this tournament.

Spain was instrumental in the creation of this tournament, establishing it alongside other key footballing nations: Brazil, Italy, the Netherlands and Japan. Their victory in the second edition remains a high point, but like any great footballing nation, Spain has experienced both triumphs and setbacks in the tournament. Nevertheless, the team’s resilience and the enduring presence of its veteran players have ensured they remain a formidable force.

Since the tournament’s inception in 2022, Spain has relied on a stable core of players, a testament to the quality and longevity of their squad. Legendary figures such as Edu, Diego, Juan, Iñaki, Jose, Javi, David and Xundi have been pivotal to Spain’s success in this competition. These players have not only brought skill and leadership to the team but have also symbolized the unity and consistency of the squad. Their ability to perform across multiple editions has made them icons in Spanish football history.

As both a founding nation and a consistent performer in the tournament, Spain’s role has been central to its success and legacy. The team has remained committed to this philosophy, adapting it with younger talents while retaining the experience of their core players. This balance of youth and experience has allowed them to evolve without losing their identity.

Spanish Team Roster

#PlayerTeamPositionAppearancesWin RatioDraw RatioLoss Ratio
2espJ. AlvarezSpainDefender3663.898.3327.78
5espEduSpainDefender3363.649.0927.27
6espManuSpainDefender944.4411.1144.44
8espDavidSpainMidfielder2147.629.5242.86
9espGon L.SpainForward2737.0418.5244.44
10espIñakiSpainForward2369.574.3526.09
11espEloiSpainForward966.670.0033.33
12espJoseSpainMidfielder1877.7811.1111.11
13espXundiSpainGoalkeeper5058.0012.0030.00
14espAlfonSpainDefender2339.1317.3943.48
15espJ. MoralesSpainDefender7100.000.000.00
18espMarcSpainMidfielder1942.1115.7942.11
20espSergiSpainForward6100.000.000.00
22espDiegoSpainDefender2564.008.0028.00
30espA. MaldonadoSpainMidfielder1154.5518.1827.27
31espLanderSpainMidfielder30.000.00100.00

All-time table

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1653662321114
2603182151101
354306182696
437216103269
541189141263
63515812453
73313614945
83013611-345
91814132843
103113216-841
113711719-2640
121912252238
132510510-135
141910451034
15278811-1632
16148421228
17139042227
18245910-324
19257216-2423
2087101222
2118648-722
22215610-1021
2396211320
2414626920
2519478-919
26225413-1419
279603518
2814455-917
29215214-1617
3010514416
318512316
3284221214
335311310
3410244-710
359306-89
36521227
377214-77
388143-117
3912219-217
40420256
417205-56
42140410-294
43171115-484
443021-22
453012-41
463003-80
476006-200
DateHomeResultsAwayTime
Leagues
VIII Nations Cup, XI Nations Cup, V Nations Cup, I Nations Cup, IV Nations Cup, Group A – NC10, Group A – NC5, Group A – NC7, Group A – NC8, Group A – NC9, Group B – NC3, Group B – NC4, Group B – NC6, Group C – NC11, Group F – NC12, IX Nations Cup, II Nations Cup, VII Nations Cup, VI Nations Cup, X Nations Cup, III Nations Cup, XII Nations Cup
Seasons
2022 Season, 2023 Season, 2024 Season, 2025 Season, Nations Cup