Captains of La Liga Teams 2015-16: La Liga boosts as best League in the World as per UEFA coefficient ranking. With World Football most talented players part of it. Here is the list.
1.Athletic Bilbao Captain Carlos Gurpegui:
Carlos plays at the heart of the Athletic Bilbao defence with greater improvisation and authority and could play in the midfield when needed. Carlos Gurpegui is Athletic Bilbao legend and has spent his entire career at the Club.
2: Atlético Madrid:
The Spanish International Gabi is instrumental as Atlético Madrid raised as a top side in the Spanish and European Football. He came through the youth ranks of Atlético Madrid.
3. Barcelona
Andres Iniesta is the one of best midfielder in the World football. The Spanish International is a visionary and technically gifted player. Andres Iniesta is an integral part of Barcelona, which become the most successive team in the recent history. He was handed Captain’s armband as Xavi Hernandez left Barcelona.
4. Celta Vigo:
Augusto Fernández is a central midfielder and he is the pivotal part of the team, as Celta Vigo manage to hold in the first division of the Spanish Football.
5. Deportivo La Coruña
Manuel Pablo spent his most of career at Deportivo La Coruña and has nearly 450 official appearances for the club. The Spanish International is known for his stamina and physical presence.
6. Eibar:
Mikel Arruabarrena the Eibar Captain was vital to the club promotion to the La Liga. He scored his first League goal against Real Sociedad.
7. Espanyol:
Javi Lopez is a versatile player and can play anywhere in the defence and midfield. Javi Lopez is the complete team player.
8. Pedro León:
The former Real Madrid player rejoined Getafe in 2011 on a season-long loan. Following season, he become the most reliable player in the Getafe side and was rewarded permanent contract and handed Captain’s armband,
9. Granada Captain: Diego Mainz
Diego Mainz was Crucial to the Granada back to back promotion from the third division of Spanish Football to La Liga. He scored his first La Liga goal against Barcelona on 20 March 2012.
10. David García:
David García is considered as Club legend, as defender spent his entire Career at his boyhood club. He was made Club Captain in 2008. Under his leadership, Las Palmas returned in La Liga this season after 13 years.
11. Levante Captain: Juanfran García
Juanfran García is the sound motivator and leader on and off the pitch. The Spanish defender has vast experience in Spanish Football.
12. Málaga Captain: Duda
He is known for his ability on set-pieces. The Portugal attacker has over 144 apps for Malaga
13. Rayo Vallecano Captain: David Cobeño
The Spanish International David Cobeño is an experienced goalkeeper. Cobeño experienced was vital as Rayo Vallecano find their way back to La Liga.
14. Real Betis Captain: Jorge Molina
Jorge Molina becomes the fans favourite after joining the club in 2010. In the first season, he scored 20 goals for Real Betis. The attacker goals scoring ability comes in the display as s Betis made a comeback in La Liga after two years absence.
15. Real Madrid Captain: Sergio Ramos
Sergio Ramos is the one of best defender in the World. The Spanish International is the visionary leader in Real Madrid defence. Ramos inspired the Real Madrid epic comeback in Champions League Final in 2014, as Real Madrid finally won La Decima. Sergio Ramos is awarded Captain’s armband at the start of this season.
16. Real Sociedad Captain: Xabi Prieto
Xabi Prieto stays at the club from the start of his career. This attacker is the penalty kick specialist.
17. Sevilla Captain: José Antonio Reyes
The former Arsenal player and Sevilla Captain experience helped Sevilla to win back to back Europa League Title.
18. Sporting Gijón Captain: Alberto Lora
Lora is the utility player, he can play in the defence and in midfield
19. Valencia Captain: Dani Parejo
20. Villarreal Captain: Bruno Soriano
Bruno Soriano came through the youth ranks of Villarreal. Following his promotion to the first team, he becomes the regular starter. He was impressive last Season as Villarreal qualify for the UEFA Champions League.
