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Encyclopedia > Fernando Hierro
Fernando Hierro
Personal information
Full name Fernando Ruiz Hierro
Date of birth March 23, 1968 (1968-03-23) (age 39)
Place of birth    Vélez-Málaga, Spain
Height 6.2" / 1.87 m
Playing position Centre back
Defensive Midfielder
Club information
Current club Retired
Youth clubs
1980 - 1987 Vélez-Málaga
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
1987 - 1989
1989 - 2003
2003 - 2004
2004 - 2005
Real Valladolid
Real Madrid
Al Rayyan
Bolton Wanderers
57 (2)
439 (102)
? (7)
29 (1)   
National team
1989 - 2002 Spain 91 (31)

1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only.
* Appearances (Goals) is the 82nd day of the year (83rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the 1968 Gregorian calendar. ... Tower of the ruined castle at Vélez-Malaga Vélez-Málaga is a municipality and the capital of the Axarquía district in the province of Málaga, in the Spanish autonomous community of Andalucía. ... In the sport of Association football, each of the eleven players in a team are assigned to a particular named position on the field of play. ... In football (soccer) a midfielder is a player whose position of play is midway between the attacking strikers and the defenders. ... Year 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 2003 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 2003 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Real Valladolid Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club. ... Emblem Real Madrid Club de Fútbol of Spain is the worlds most successful football club for the 20th century, rank by the governing body of international football FIFA, just ahead of Manchester United. ... Rayyan Club (Arabic: نادي الريان) is a Qatari professional football (soccer) club that plays in the Qatar League. ... Bolton Wanderers F.C. is an English professional football club. ... Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... Also see: 2002 (number). ...

Fernando Ruiz Hierro (born March 23, 1968 in Vélez-Málaga) is a former Spanish footballer. He is most famous as a member of Real Madrid and Spain, for whom he played as a defender, and sometimes as a defensive midfielder. At his peak, Hierro's ability to combine solid defensive play with a near-unlimited passing range made him one of the world's most sought-after players. is the 82nd day of the year (83rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the 1968 Gregorian calendar. ... Tower of the ruined castle at Vélez-Malaga Vélez-Málaga is the capital city of the Axarquía district in the province of Málaga in the Spanish autonomous community of Andalucía. ... A player (wearing the red kit) has penetrated the defence (in the white kit) and is taking a shot at goal. ... Real Madrid Club de Fútbol is a Spanish sports club most widely known for its professional football team based in Madrid. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

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Club career

With Real Madrid, Hierro won the La Liga championship five times and the UEFA Champions League three times: 1998, 2000, and 2002. He paired with Manuel Sanchís in central defense for several years and was the primary captain of the club after the retirement of Sanchís. Real Madrid Club de Fútbol is a Spanish sports club most widely known for its professional football team based in Madrid. ... (Professional Football League), commonly known as La Liga, is the professional football league in Spain. ... The UEFA Champions League (also known as the European Cup, UCL, CE1, C1[1] or CL) is a seasonal club football competition organized by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) since 1955 for the most successful football clubs in Europe. ... Manuel Sanchís Hontiyuelo (born May 23, 1965 in Madrid) is a former Spanish football player. ...


He was released by Real Madrid at the end of the 2002-03 season under rather unceremonious circumstances and without the fanfare normally accorded to a player of his stature at the club. Hierro then chose a lucrative move to the wealthy but developing middle east football industry. After playing for one year for Qatar club Al Rayyan, Hierro returned to Europe for the 2004-05 season, signing with English Premiership side Bolton Wanderers on the advice of his English team-mate at Real Madrid, Steve McManaman. He announced his retirement after one season in England and finished playing football on May 15th 2005. Hierro had made a great impact at Bolton playing in an anchor midfield role and consigning compatriot Ivan Campo to bench duty and manager Sam Allardyce would have loved him to stay on but Hierro had made up his mind to hang up his boots. Real Madrid Club de Fútbol is a Spanish sports club most widely known for its professional football team based in Madrid. ... A map showing countries commonly considered to be part of the Middle East The Middle East is a region comprising the lands around the southern and eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea, a territory that extends from the eastern Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. ... Rayyan Club (Arabic: نادي الريان) is a Qatari professional football (soccer) club that plays in the Qatar League. ... For the Scottish equivalent see Scottish Premier League The FA Premier League (often referred to as the Barclays Premiership in England and the Barclays English Premier League or just simply The EPL internationally) is a league competition for football clubs located at the top of the English football league system... Bolton Wanderers Football Club (also known as The Trotters) are an English professional football club based in the Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, North West England. ... Steven Steve McManaman (born 11 February 1972, in Liverpool, England) is an English former footballer of the 1990s and early 2000s, who played as a midfielder in a career spanning two of European Footballs biggest club football sides in Liverpool F.C. and Real Madrid. ... Iván Campo Ramos (born February 21, 1974 in San Sebastián, Spain) is a football player , who currently plays for Bolton Wanderers in the FA Premier League. ... Samuel Allardyce (born October 19, 1954 in Dudley, West Midlands) is an English former professional football player and is the manager of Newcastle United. ...


National team career

Hierro has been capped 89 times for Spain, second only to Raúl González as a Spanish outfield player, and has scored 29 goals, again second only to Raúl. He played in the 1994, 1998, and 2002 World Cups, as well as Euro 96 and Euro 2000. He is one of only three Spanish players to have scored in three different World Cups. He was selected for the FIFA All Star team in 2002, and chosen UEFA Best Defender in 1998. Raúl González Blanco (born June 27, 1977), usually referred to simply as Raúl, is a Spanish football forward. ... Raúl González Blanco (born June 27, 1977), usually referred to simply as Raúl, is a Spanish football forward. ... The 1994 Football World Cup held in the USA was won by Brazil who beat Italy 3-2 on penalty kicks after the game and extra time ended 0-0. ... The 1998 Football World Cup was held in France by the FIFA decision in July 1992. ... The 2002 Football World Cup (Official name: 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan) was held in South Korea and Japan from May 31 to June 30. ... The FIFA World Cup, sometimes called the Football World Cup or the Soccer World Cup, but usually referred to simply as the World Cup, is an international football competition contested by the mens national football teams of the member nations of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA... The 1996 European Football Championship (or simply Euro 96) was hosted by England. ... The 2000 UEFA European Championship, or Euro 2000, was the 11th edition of the UEFA European Championship, a competition between the national football teams of Europe held every four years and organised by UEFA, footballs governing body in Europe. ... At the end of each FIFA World Cup final tournament, several awards are attributed to the players and teams which have distinguished from the rest, in different aspects of the game. ... The UEFA Club Football Awards are awards given by UEFA to the most outstanding performers of the European club football season. ...


He played in qualifying matches for the 1990 World Cup and the Euro 92, but did not appear in any of those final tournaments. During the 1994 World Cup qualification, he headed the winning goal against Denmark that allowed Spain to qualify for the final tournament in the USA. In the World Cup finals, he scored on an individual play against Switzerland in second round, before his team was eliminated by Italy in quartefinals. Qualifying countries The 1990 FIFA World Cup, the 14th staging of the World Cup, was held in Italy from June 8 to July 8. ... The 1992 European Football Championship (Euro 92) final tournament was hosted by Sweden. ... A total of 147 teams entered the 1994 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds, competing for a total of 24 spots in the final tournament. ... Qualifying countries The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in the United States from June 17 to July 17, 1994. ...


At the time of the 2002 World Cup, he was the leading goalscorer for the Spanish national team. He retired from the national team in 2002 and was replaced as captain by Raúl. Raúl González Blanco (born June 27, 1977), usually referred to simply as Raúl, is a Spanish football forward. ...


Honours

Club

(Professional Football League), commonly known as La Liga, is the professional football league in Spain. ... The Copa del Rey is an annual cup competition for Spanish football teams. ... The Supercopa de España (Spanish Super Cup) is a Spanish football trophy created in 1982, played by the winners of the First Division and the Copa del Rey (Kings Cup). ... Champions League Logo The UEFA Champions League is an annual international inter-club football competition between Europes most successful clubs, regarded as the most prestigious club trophy in the sport. ... The European Super Cup (UEFA Super Cup) is at stake in an annual football game between the reigning champions of the UEFA Cup(formally UEFA Cup Winners Cup) and the Champions League. ... The Intercontinental Cup, also known as the World Club Championship, European/South American Cup, or Toyota Cup, is a football (soccer) trophy endorsed by UEFA and CONMEBOL, contested between the winners of the European Champions League and the South American Copa Libertadores de América in a match played each...

Personal

The UEFA Club Football Awards are awards given by UEFA to the most outstanding performers of the European club football season. ... The 2002 FIFA World Cup (Official name: 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan) was held in South Korea and Japan from May 31 to June 30. ...

Trivia

His brother Manuel, also a footballer, played for FC Barcelona. Manuel became the coach of Málaga CF in 2006, when the team was relegated to Segunda División. Futbol Club Barcelona, known familiarly as Barça (IPA: baɾ.sÉ™), is a sports club based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. ... Málaga Club de Fútbol is a Spanish football club based in Málaga, Andalusia. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Liga de Fútbol Profesional The Segunda División is the lower of the two professional leagues in Spain consisting of 22 teams. ...


External links

  • Fernando Ruiz Hierro - Goals in International Matches, by RSSSF
Flag of Spain Spain squad - 1990 FIFA World Cup Flag of Spain

1 Zubizarreta • 2 Chendo • 3 Jiménez • 4 Andrinúa • 5 Sanchís • 6 Martín Vázquez • 7 Pardeza • 8 Quique • 9 Butragueño • 10 Fernando • 11 Villaroya • 12 Alkorta • 13 Ablanedo • 14 Górriz • 15 Roberto • 16 Bakero • 17 Hierro • 18 Paz • 19 Salinas • 20 Manolo • 21 Míchel • 22 Ochotorena • Coach: Suárez Image File history File links Flag_of_Spain. ... First international Spain 1 - 0 Denmark (Brussels, Belgium; 28 August 1920) Biggest win Spain 13 - 0 Bulgaria (Madrid, Spain; 21 May 1933) Biggest defeat Italy 7 - 1 Spain (Amsterdam, Netherlands; 4 June 1928) England 7 - 1 Spain (London, England; 9 December 1931) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1934) Best... Qualifying countries The 1990 FIFA World Cup, the 14th staging of the World Cup, was held in Italy from June 8 to July 8. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Spain. ... Andoni Zubizarreta Urreta (born October 23, 1961 in Vitoria-Gasteiz (Araba) is a former Spanish football goalkeeper, and the all-time most capped player for the Spanish national team. ... Miguel Porlán Noguera (born 12 October 1961), nicknamed Chendo, is a former Spanish footballer. ... Manuel Jiménez Jiménez (born 21 January 1964) is a former Spanish footballer. ... Genar Andrinúa Cortabarría (born 9 May 1964) is a former Spanish footballer. ... Manuel Sanchís Hontiyuelo (born May 23, 1965 in Madrid) is a former Spanish football player. ... Rafael Martín Vázquez (born September 25, 1965 in Madrid) was a Spanish football midfielder. ... Miguel Pardeza Pichardo (born 8 February 1965, at La Palma del Condado, Huelva) is a Spanish former footballer who played in Real Madrids generation of footballers known as La Quinta del Buitre. ... Quique Sánchez Flores born 2 February 1965 is a Spanish football coach and former fullback. ... Emilio Butragueño Santos (born July 22, 1963 in Madrid) is a former Spanish football forward. ... Fernando Gómez Colomer (born 11 September 1965), known as Fernando, is a former Spanish footballer. ... Francisco Javier Pérez Villarroya (born August 6, 1966) is a retired Spanish footballer. ... Rafael Alkorta Martinez ( born Bilbao, Vizcaya, September 16th 1968) was a Spanish footballer who played for Athletic Bilbao, Real Madrid and Spain. ... Juan Carlos Ablanedo Iglesias (born 2 September 1963) is a former Spanish football goalkeeper. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Roberto Fernández Bonillo (born 9 July 1962), nicknamed Roberto, is a former Spanish footballer. ... José María Bakero Escudero (born in Goizueta, Navarre, February 11th 1963) was a Spanish footballer during the 1980s and 1990s. ... Rafael Paz Marín (born August 2, 1965 in Granada, Spain) is a retired Spanish footballer. ... Julio Salinas Fernández (born Bilbao, Vizcaya, September 11th 1962) was a Spanish football player during the 1980s and 1990s. ... Manuel Sánchez Delgado (born 17 January 1965), nicknamed Manolo, is a former Spanish footballer. ... José Miguel González Martín del Campo, also known as Míchel, (born March 23, 1963 in Madrid) is a Spanish football midfielder. ... José Manuel Ochotorena Santacruz (born January 16, 1961 in Spain) is currently the goalkeeping coach at English Premiership team Liverpool. ... Luis Suárez Miramontes (born May 2, 1935, La Coruña, Galicia) is a former Spanish footballer and manager. ...

Flag of Spain Spain squad - 1994 FIFA World Cup Quarter-finalists Flag of Spain

1 Zubizarreta • 2 Ferrer • 3 Otero • 4 Camarasa • 5 Abelardo • 6 Hierro • 7 Goikoetxea • 8 Guerrero • 9 Guardiola • 10 Bakero • 11 Beguiristáin • 12 Sergi • 13 Cañizares • 14 Juanele • 15 Caminero • 16 Miñambres • 17 Voro • 18 Alkorta • 19 Salinas • 20 Nadal • 21 Luis Enrique • 22 Lopetegui • Coach: Clemente Image File history File links Flag_of_Spain. ... First international Spain 1 - 0 Denmark (Brussels, Belgium; 28 August 1920) Biggest win Spain 13 - 0 Bulgaria (Madrid, Spain; 21 May 1933) Biggest defeat Italy 7 - 1 Spain (Amsterdam, Netherlands; 4 June 1928) England 7 - 1 Spain (London, England; 9 December 1931) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1934) Best... Qualifying countries The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in the United States from June 17 to July 17, 1994. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Spain. ... Andoni Zubizarreta Urreta (born October 23, 1961 in Vitoria-Gasteiz (Araba) is a former Spanish football goalkeeper, and the all-time most capped player for the Spanish national team. ... Albert Ferrer Llopis (born 6 June 1970 in Barcelona, Catalonia) is a former Spanish footballer. ... Jorge Otero (born 28 January 1969 in Pontevedra) is a retired Spanish football player. ... Francisco José Camarasa Castellar (born in 27 September 1967) is a former Spanish footballer. ... Abelardo Fernández Antuña (born March 19, 1970 in Gijón) is a Spanish football player. ... Ion Andoni Goikoetxea Lasa (b. ... Julen Guerrero López (born Portugalete, Vizcaya, January 7, 1974 is a recently retired Spanish/Basque footballer who played as a midfielder for Athletic Bilbao, Spain and the Euskadi XI. During the early 1990s he was the golden boy of Spanish and Basque football. ... Josep Guardiola Sala (b. ... José María Bakero Escudero (born in Goizueta, Navarre, February 11th 1963) was a Spanish footballer during the 1980s and 1990s. ... Aitor Beguiristáin Mújica (born Olaberria, Guipuzcoa, August 12, 1964), commonly referred to Txiki Beguiristáin, was a Basque footballer during the 1980s and 1990s. ... Sergi, full name Sergi Barjuán Esclusa, (born December 28, 1971 in Barcelona) is a Spanish football (soccer) left back, who currently plays for Atlético Madrid of the Spanish Liga. ... José Santiago Cañizares Ruiz (born December 18, 1969 in Puertollano, Ciudad Real) is a Spanish football goalkeeper, who currently plays for Valencia CF. Peter Schmeichel has rated Cañizares as the finest goalkeeper in world football. ... Juan Castaño Quirós (born 10 April 1971), nicknamed Juanele, is a former Spanish footballer. ... José Luis Pérez Caminero (born November 8, 1967 in Madrid) is a former Spanish football midfielder. ... Felipe Miñambres Fernández (born in León, April 29, 1965) is a Spanish footballer who played for Sporting de Gijón and CD Tenerife. ... Salvador González Marco (born 9 October 1963), nicknamed Voro, is a former Spanish footballer. ... Rafael Alkorta Martinez ( born Bilbao, Vizcaya, September 16th 1968) was a Spanish footballer who played for Athletic Bilbao, Real Madrid and Spain. ... Julio Salinas Fernández (born Bilbao, Vizcaya, September 11th 1962) was a Spanish football player during the 1980s and 1990s. ... Miguel Ángel Nadal Homar (born July 28, 1966 in Manacor, Mallorca) is a footballer from Spain. ... Luis Enrique, fullname Luis Enrique Martínez García (born May 8, 1970 in Gijon) is a former Spanish footballer. ... Julen Lopetegui Argote (born 28 August 1966 in Asteasu) is a former Spanish football goalkeeper. ... Javier Clemente is a Spanish football coach. ...

Flag of Spain Spain squad - 1998 FIFA World Cup Flag of Spain

1 Zubizarreta • 2 Ferrer • 3 Aranzábal • 4 Alkorta • 5 Abelardo • 6 Hierro • 7 Morientes • 8 Guerrero • 9 Pizzi • 10 Raúl • 11 Alfonso • 12 Sergi • 13 Cañizares • 14 Campo • 15 Aguilera • 16 Celades • 17 Etxeberria • 18 Amor • 19 Kiko • 20 Nadal • 21 Luis Enrique • 22 Molina • Coach: Clemente Image File history File links Flag_of_Spain. ... First international Spain 1 - 0 Denmark (Brussels, Belgium; 28 August 1920) Biggest win Spain 13 - 0 Bulgaria (Madrid, Spain; 21 May 1933) Biggest defeat Italy 7 - 1 Spain (Amsterdam, Netherlands; 4 June 1928) England 7 - 1 Spain (London, England; 9 December 1931) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1934) Best... Qualifying countries The 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th staging of the World Cup, was held in France from June 10 to July 12 after 60 years to celebrate the third edition scheduled in 1938. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Spain. ... Andoni Zubizarreta Urreta (born October 23, 1961 in Vitoria-Gasteiz (Araba) is a former Spanish football goalkeeper, and the all-time most capped player for the Spanish national team. ... Albert Ferrer Llopis (born 6 June 1970 in Barcelona, Catalonia) is a former Spanish footballer. ... Agustín Aranzábal Alkorta (born March 15, 1973 in Bergara) is a Basque football player. ... Rafael Alkorta Martinez ( born Bilbao, Vizcaya, September 16th 1968) was a Spanish footballer who played for Athletic Bilbao, Real Madrid and Spain. ... Abelardo Fernández Antuña (born March 19, 1970 in Gijón) is a Spanish football player. ... Fernando Morientes Sánchez (born April 5, 1976 in Cilleros, Cáceres, Spain) is a footballer who plays for Valencia. ... Julen Guerrero López (born Portugalete, Vizcaya, January 7, 1974 is a recently retired Spanish/Basque footballer who played as a midfielder for Athletic Bilbao, Spain and the Euskadi XI. During the early 1990s he was the golden boy of Spanish and Basque football. ... Juan Antonio Pizzi Torroja (born June 7, 1968 in Santa Fe, Argentina) is a retired professional football (soccer) striker who played in different teams of Argentina, Mexico, Spain, and for Spain. ... Raúl González Blanco (born June 27, 1977), usually referred to simply as Raúl, is a Spanish football forward. ... Alfonso Pérez Muñoz (born in Getafe on September 26, 1972). ... Sergi, full name Sergi Barjuán Esclusa, (born December 28, 1971 in Barcelona) is a Spanish football (soccer) left back, who currently plays for Atlético Madrid of the Spanish Liga. ... José Santiago Cañizares Ruiz (born December 18, 1969 in Puertollano, Ciudad Real) is a Spanish football goalkeeper, who currently plays for Valencia CF. Peter Schmeichel has rated Cañizares as the finest goalkeeper in world football. ... Iván Campo Ramos (born February 21, 1974 in San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain) is a football player, who currently plays for Bolton Wanderers in the FA Premier League. ... Carlos Aguilera Marín (born May 22, 1969 in Madrid) is a former Spanish international footballer. ... Albert Celades (born September 29, 1975) is a Spanish football player. ... Joseba Andoni Lizardi Etxeberría (born September 5, 1977 in Elgoíbar) is a Basque football (soccer) winger, who currently plays for Athletic Bilbao in Spains Liga. ... Guillermo Amor (born December 4, 1967 in Benidorm) is a Spanish football player. ... Kiko, real name Francisco Miguel Narváez Machón, (born April 26, 1972 in Jerez de la Frontera) is a former Spanish football striker, who spent most of his career with Atlético Madrid. ... Miguel Ángel Nadal Homar (born July 28, 1966 in Manacor, Mallorca) is a footballer from Spain. ... Luis Enrique, fullname Luis Enrique Martínez García (born May 8, 1970 in Gijon) is a former Spanish footballer. ... José Francisco Molina Jiménez (born August 8, 1970 in Valencia) is a Spanish football goalkeeper. ... Javier Clemente is a Spanish football coach. ...

Flag of Spain Spain squad - 2002 FIFA World Cup Quarter-finalists Flag of Spain

1 Casillas • 2 Torres • 3 Juanfran • 4 Helguera • 5 Puyol • 6 Hierro • 7 Raúl • 8 Baraja • 9 Morientes • 10 Tristán • 11 de Pedro • 12 Luque • 13 Ricardo • 14 Albelda • 15 Romero • 16 Mendieta • 17 Valerón • 18 Sergio • 19 Xavi • 20 Nadal • 21 Luis Enrique • 22 Joaquín • 23 Contreras • Coach: Camacho Image File history File links Flag_of_Spain. ... First international Spain 1 - 0 Denmark (Brussels, Belgium; 28 August 1920) Biggest win Spain 13 - 0 Bulgaria (Madrid, Spain; 21 May 1933) Biggest defeat Italy 7 - 1 Spain (Amsterdam, Netherlands; 4 June 1928) England 7 - 1 Spain (London, England; 9 December 1931) World Cup Appearances 12 (First in 1934) Best... Qualifying countries The 2002 FIFA World Cup, the 17th staging of the World Cup, was held in South Korea and Japan from May 31 to June 30. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Spain. ... Íker Casillas Fernández (born May 20, 1981 in San Sebastián) is a Spanish soccer goalkeeper. ... Cristóbal Emilio Torres Ruiz (born December 27, 1976 in Ahlen, Germany) is a Spanish footballer who plays as a defender. ... Juan Francisco García nickname Juanfran (born 15 July 1976 in Valencia) is a Spanish football full-back. ... Iván Helguera Bujía (born March 28, 1975 in Santander, Cantabria) is a Spanish football (soccer) defender, who currently plays for Real Madrid of La Liga. ... Carles Puyol i Saforcada (born April 13, 1978 in La Pobla de Segur, Catalonia, Spain) is a Spanish footballer who is the current team captain of FC Barcelona. ... Raúl González Blanco (born June 27, 1977), usually referred to simply as Raúl, is a Spanish football forward. ... Rubén Baraja Vegas (born July 11, 1975 in Valladolid) is a Spanish professional football (soccer) player, who currently plays for Valencia CF in the Spanish La Liga. ... Fernando Morientes Sánchez (born April 5, 1976 in Cilleros, Cáceres, Spain) is a footballer who plays for Valencia. ... Diego Tristán (born 5 January 1976) is a Spanish professional footballer currently playing for A.S. Livorno Calcio. ... (Francisco) Javier de Pedro (born August 4, 1973 in Logrono, Spain) is a Spanish football player. ... Alberto Luque Martos (born March 11, 1978 in Terrassa, Catalonia) is a football player from Catalonia. ... Ricardo López Felipe (born December 20, 1971 in Madrid) is a Spanish football goalkeeper. ... David Albelda Aliqués (born September 1, 1977, Alzira, Spain) is a Spanish football player. ... Enrique Fernández Romero (born June 23, 1971) is a soccer player from Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. ... Gaizka Mendieta Zabala (born March 27, 1974 in Bilbao) is a Spanish midfielder who currently plays for Middlesbrough of the English Premiership. ... Juan Carlos Valerón Santana (born June 17, 1975 in Arguineguin, Gran Canaria) is a Spanish football (soccer) midfielder, who currently plays for Deportivo de La Coruña. ... Sergio González Soriano Sergio (born 10 November 1976 in Hospitalet de Llobregat) is a Spanish football player. ... Xavier Hernández Creus (born January 25, 1980, Terrassa, Catalonia, Spain) is a Catalan Spanish footballer more commonly known as Xavi. ... Miguel Ángel Nadal Homar (born July 28, 1966 in Manacor, Mallorca) is a footballer from Spain. ... Luis Enrique, fullname Luis Enrique Martínez García (born May 8, 1970 in Gijon) is a former Spanish footballer. ... Joaquín, full name Joaquín Sánchez Rodríguez, (born July 21, 1981 in El Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz) is a Spanish footballer. ... Pedro Contreras González nickname El Koke (born 7 January 1972 in Madrid) is a Spanish football goalkeeper. ... José Antonio Camacho (born June 8, 1955 in the village of Cieza, Murcia) is a former Spanish football (soccer) player and manager. ...


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Fernando Ruiz Hierro (born March 23rd 1968 in Vélez-Málaga) is a former Spanish football (soccer) player.
Hierro then chose a lucrative move to the wealthy but developing middle east football industry.
Hierro had made a great impact at Bolton playing in an anchor midfield role and consigning compatriot Ivan Campo to bench duty and manager Sam Allardyce would have loved him to stay on but Hierro had made up his mind to hang up his boots.
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