Article
11 July 2012
Antonio M. Leal / Translation by Michael J. O'Donnell
Sergio Ramos has yet again proven to be one of the best defenders in the world. The Madridista has established himself as an unquestionable centre back at Real Madrid and on the Spanish national team. His excellent campaign allowed him to become the third player with the most steals in La Liga, but he tops the ranking of the last five seasons.
Ramos has made 1,563 steals in total, improving on Cata Diaz's 1,557. Ramos is also the only player who's managed to be amongst the top 14 stealers in the last five seasons. The defender also tops the ranking on the Real Madrid squad, on which he's followed by Pepe with 1,133 steals and Marcelo with 932.
| TOP REAL MADRID STEALERS IN THE LAST FIVE SEASONS | |||||
| 2007/08 | 2008/09 | 2009/10 | 2010/11 | 2011/12 | TOTAL |
| Ramos (274) |
Ramos (276) |
Ramos (302) |
Ramos (322) |
Ramos (389) |
Ramos (1,563) |
| Cannavaro (212) |
Pepe (271) |
Albiol (282) |
Carvalho (317) |
Pepe (335) |
Pepe (1,133) |
| Gago (186) |
Cannavaro (193) |
X. Alonso (238) |
X. Alonso (281) |
X. Alonso (304) |
Marcelo (932) |
| Diarra (177) |
Gago (181) |
Arbeloa (193) |
Pepe (274) |
Marcelo (237) |
X. Alonso (823) |
| Marcelo (160) |
Heinze (157) |
Garay (170) |
Marcelo (262) |
Arbeloa (218) |
Arbeloa (596) |