La Liga, commonly known as Primera Division, is a major Spanish football tournament. One of the oldest football leagues in history, ‘La Liga’ started in 1929. Since then, 62 teams have participated in this league. However, many teams are still active in this league, while many teams are no longer part of this league.
Let us tell you that La Liga was the biggest league in Europe from 2013 to 2019 according to UEFA’s league coefficient ranking. This league has always provided a platform to give opportunity to many star players of the world. Many players have also established their identity around the world with this league and have also made many records in the history of club football.
Talking about the players who have participated in the most matches in La Liga history, the names of Andoni Zubizarreta and Joaquin jointly come in first place. So far in the history of the league, there are only 3 players who have played more than 600 matches. Here we are going to tell you about the top 5 players who have played the most matches in La Liga history.
Players With Most Appearances In La Liga History
Eusebio Sacristan Mena – 543
Eusebio Sacristan Mena has participated in 543 matches in La Liga history. He has participated in the most 246 matches for Valladolid. After this, he also played for Atletico Madrid (27), Barcelona (203) and Celta Vigo (67).
Midfielder Eusebio scored a total of 36 goals while playing in La Liga from 1983 to 1987, most of which were 18 for Valladolid, 14 for Barcelona, 3 for Atletico Madrid and one for Celta.
Raul Gonzalez Blanco – 550
Raul Gonzalez Blanco has played 550 matches for Real Madrid in La Liga history. He has scored 228 goals while playing for Real Madrid in the league from 1994 to 2010. Blanco has never worn the jersey of any other club in this league except Madrid.
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Raul Garcia – 609
Raul Garcia has made his appearance in 609 matches in La Liga in his two-decade career in the league. He has played for several clubs, including Osasuna (101), Atletico Madrid (216) and Athletic Bilbao (292). The midfielder has scored 112 goals in the league, most with 65 for Athletic Bilbao. He has scored 20 goals for Osasuna and 25 for Atletico Madrid.
Joaquin – 622
The second most capped player in La Liga is Joaquin, who has played 622 matches. He has played for Real Betis (407), Valencia (158) and Malaga (57). He has scored 70 goals in the league. He has scored the most goals with 32 for Betis.
Andoni Zubizarreta – 622
Andoni Zubizarreta is tied for first place for the most capped players in La Liga history with 622 appearances. The goalkeeper played for clubs such as Athletic Bilbao (169), Barcelona (301) and Valencia (152) in the Spanish league history from 1981 to 1998.
