Saturday, 23 July 2011

Fernando Hierro


DoB: Mar 23, 1968

PoB: Málaga, Spain

Position: Centre back, defensive midfielder

Clubs represented: Valladolid, Real Madrid, Al Rayyan, Bolton Wanderers

Total appearances/goals: 545/109

Total caps: 89/29

Honours:
5 domestic league titles, 2 domestic cups, 4 domestic super cups

3 Champions Leagues, 1 European Super Cup, 2 Intercontinental Cups

UEFA Best Defender: 98
WC Team of the Tournament: 02

Highs:
3 CL in 6 years is a hard feat to accomplish, having had the honour to captain the team in 02's final against Leverkusen.
Is Spain's 3rd top goal scorer, a surprising achievement for his field position.

Lows:
Although he participated in a lot of international tournaments, Spain never did manage a respectable finish.
Was rather uncerimoniously dispatched by Real Madrid after 15 years of service.

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