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Ramos becomes Spain's most capped outfield player ever

Winning his 134th cap against Turkey, the defender overtook Xavi as Spain's record outfield appearance maker. Goalkeeper Iker Casillas remains top of the overall list with 167 caps.

Ramos becomes Spain's most capped outfield player ever
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Spain’s victory over Turkey will go down in history for being the game in which Spain not only installed themselves as early favourites to lift their third consecutive European Championship, but also the occasion when Sergio Ramos became the country's most capped outfield player ever.

Ramos overtakes Xaxi 

The central defender won his 134th international cap, overtaking Xavi Hernadez (133) as La Roja’s record outfield appearance maker. Ramos came to Euro 2016 with 132 games under his belt, drawing level with the Barcelona legend when Spain took on Czech Republic last Saturday.

Casillas holds overall record 

Sergio Ramos of Spain wins a header during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group D match between Spain and Turkey
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Sergio Ramos of Spain wins a header during the UEFA EURO 2016 Group D match between Spain and TurkeyLaurence GriffithsGetty Images

With 167 caps, Iker Casillas holds the record for the most appearances made by any player in the history of national team. Ramos now finds himself second on that list, 27 caps behind.