Spain's victory at the 2010 World Cup was significant because it was the first time the nation had ever taken home the coveted trophy. A number of elements contributed to the Spanish squad's triumph, including solid team chemistry, superb tactical execution, and spectacular individual displays by important players. Spain had difficulties on the way to the 2010 World Cup final. The team was placed in a competitive group with Chile, Switzerland, and Honduras. Spain lost to Switzerland 1-0 in their debut match despite being the group's favorites to win. The squad recovered, though, and beat Honduras and Chile to get to the knockout rounds.
Spain's toughest hurdle, nevertheless, came in the championship game against the Netherlands. The Netherlands was a challenging foe with a strong defense and a dangerous offensive threat, having been one of the tournament's outstanding teams. Spain performed admirably under duress, putting up some of their greatest matches of the competition. With midfield maestros Xavi and Andres Iniesta orchestrating play, the side controlled possession right away. Iniesta completed an outstanding effort by scoring the game-winning goal in the 116th minute to guarantee Spain's place in World Cup history. Here we take a look at where are the winners of the 2010 World Cup right now:
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth | Where is he now? |
1 | GK | Iker Casillas (c) | 20 May 1981 | Retired in 2020. Currently works as Football Commentator |
2 | DF | Raúl Albiol | 4 September 1985 | Playing for Villareal in La Liga |
3 | DF | Gerard Piqué | 2 February 1987 | Retired in 2022, Businessman |
4 | DF | Carlos Marchena | 31 July 1979 | Assistant coach of Valencia |
5 | DF | Carles Puyol | 13 April 1978 | La Liga ambassador and works with UEFA and FIFA |
6 | MF | Andrés Iniesta | 11 May 1984 | Retired in 2024 |
7 | FW | David Villa | 3 December 1981 | Owner of Queensboro FC and Technical Advisor of Odisha FC |
8 | MF | Xavi | 25 January 1980 | Last Coached of FC Barcelona |
9 | FW | Fernando Torres | 20 March 1984 | Current manager of Atlético Madrid B. |
10 | MF | Cesc Fàbregas | 4 May 1987 | Currently the head coach of Serie A club Como |
11 | DF | Joan Capdevila | 3 February 1978 | Retired in 2017 |
12 | GK | Víctor Valdés | 14 January 1982 | Last coached Real Ávila in 2025 |
13 | MF | Juan Mata | 28 April 1988 | Plays for Western Sydney Wanderers FC |
14 | MF | Xabi Alonso | 25 November 1981 | Coach of Real Madrid |
15 | DF | Sergio Ramos | 30 March 1986 | Plays for Monterrey |
16 | MF | Sergio Busquets | 16 July 1988 | Plays for Inter Miami |
17 | DF | Álvaro Arbeloa | 17 January 1983 | Currently manager of Real Madrid Castilla |
18 | FW | Pedro | 28 July 1987 | Plays for Lazio |
19 | FW | Fernando Llorente | 26 February 1985 | Retired in 2023 |
20 | MF | Javi Martínez | 2 September 1988 | Plays for Al Bidda SC |
21 | MF | David Silva | 8 January 1986 | Retired in 2023 |
22 | MF | Jesús Navas | 21 November 1985 | Last played for Sevilla. Retired in 2024 |
23 | GK | Pepe Reina | 31 August 1982 | Last Played for Como |
Also Read | 2000s All-Star: Best Football XI
