La Liga has been home to some of the greatest footballers in history, with generations of players spending their careers competing at the highest level in Spanish football.
But which players have made the most La Liga appearances in each position?
This all-time XI brings together an incredible collection of Spanish and international legends, from Andoni Zubizarreta and Sergio Ramos to Lionel Messi.
The team is built around longevity, consistency and an extraordinary number of appearances in Spain's top flight.
The Most La Liga Appearances XI
GK: Andoni Zubizarreta, 622 appearances
RB: Jesús Navas, 516 appearances
CB: Sergio Ramos, 536 appearances
CB: Manuel Sanchís, 523 appearances
LB: Miquel Soler, 504 appearances
CM: Raúl García, 609 appearances
CM: Dani Parejo, 558 appearances
RM: Joaquín, 622 appearances
LM: Raúl, 550 appearances
FW: Lionel Messi, 520 appearances
FW: Antoine Griezmann, 564 appearances
Together, these 11 players have accumulated an incredible 6,124 La Liga appearances.
GK, Andoni Zubizarreta, 622 Appearances
Starting in goal is Andoni Zubizarreta, one of the most experienced goalkeepers in La Liga history.
Zubizarreta made an incredible 622 La Liga appearances, representing Athletic Club, Barcelona and Valencia during his career.
He became one of the defining goalkeepers of Spanish football during the 1980s and 1990s, combining reliability with excellent positioning and leadership.
His trophy collection included multiple La Liga titles with Barcelona, while he also became one of the most capped players in Spanish international football.
With 622 league appearances, Zubizarreta is one of the standout figures in this XI.
RB, Jesús Navas, 516 Appearances
At right-back is Jesús Navas, who made 516 La Liga appearances.
Navas spent the majority of his career with Sevilla, becoming one of the club's greatest-ever players.
Known for his incredible pace, crossing ability and attacking energy, Navas initially made his name as a right winger before successfully adapting to a deeper role later in his career.
He also enjoyed major international success with Spain, winning the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012.
CB, Sergio Ramos, 536 Appearances
One of the centre-back positions belongs to Sergio Ramos, with 536 La Liga appearances.
Ramos established himself as one of the most influential defenders of his generation during his long spell with Real Madrid.
His leadership, aggression, aerial ability and goalscoring made him far more than a conventional centre-back.
Ramos won numerous La Liga titles and Champions League trophies with Real Madrid and was also part of Spain's golden generation that won the 2008 European Championship, 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012.
CB, Manuel Sanchís, 523 Appearances
Partnering Ramos is Manuel Sanchís, who made 523 La Liga appearances.
Sanchís spent his entire senior career with Real Madrid, becoming one of the club's most important defenders during the 1980s and 1990s.
He was a member of the famous Quinta del Buitre era and helped Real Madrid dominate Spanish football.
His longevity and consistency made him a natural choice for this all-time appearances XI.
LB, Miquel Soler, 504 Appearances
At left-back is Miquel Soler, who accumulated 504 La Liga appearances.
Soler enjoyed an exceptionally long career in Spanish football, representing several clubs his main ones being Mallorca, Espanyol and Barcelona.
His versatility allowed him to operate on either side of the defence, while his longevity helped him become one of the most experienced players in La Liga history.
Passing the 500-appearance mark is a remarkable achievement, placing Soler among the league's most enduring players.
CM, Raúl García, 609 Appearances
One of the midfield positions belongs to Raúl García, who made an incredible 609 La Liga appearances.
García became particularly associated with Atlético Madrid and Athletic Club, where his physicality, versatility and ability to contribute goals made him an important player.
Capable of playing in midfield or further forward, García's durability allowed him to remain a regular in La Liga for many years.
His 609 appearances put him among the very highest appearance makers in Spanish top-flight history.
CM, Dani Parejo, 558 Appearances
Alongside García is Dani Parejo, with 558 La Liga appearances.
Parejo developed into one of the most accomplished midfielders in Spanish football, particularly during his time with Valencia and later Villarreal.
His greatest strengths were his passing range, set-piece ability and composure in possession.
A midfielder who could dictate the tempo of a match, Parejo's longevity has earned him a place in this remarkable appearances XI.
RM, Joaquín, 622 Appearances
On the right side of midfield is Joaquín, who also made 622 La Liga appearances.
Joaquín became one of the most beloved figures in Spanish football during a career that stretched across more than two decades.
Best known for his time with Real Betis, he also represented Valencia and Málaga, among others.
His dribbling, creativity and personality made him one of the most recognisable Spanish players of his generation.
His 622 appearances put him level with Zubizarreta in this XI.
LM, Raúl, 550 Appearances
On the left side is Raúl, one of the greatest players in Real Madrid history.
Raúl made 550 La Liga appearances, spending the majority of his career leading the attack and creating chances for the Spanish giants.
Although listed here on the left, his versatility meant he could operate across the forward line and regularly dropped into deeper positions to link play.
He won multiple La Liga titles and Champions League trophies with Real Madrid and became one of the club's most iconic players.
FW, Lionel Messi, 520 Appearances
One of the forward positions belongs to Lionel Messi, who made 520 La Liga appearances.
With Barcelona he became the defining player of one of the greatest club sides in football history.
His record in La Liga is extraordinary, with numerous league titles, goalscoring records and individual awards.
Messi won the league's top scorer award on numerous occasions and played a central role in Barcelona's success during the late 2000s and 2010s.
FW, Antoine Griezmann, 564 Appearances
Completing the XI is Antoine Griezmann, with 564 La Liga appearances.
The French forward established himself as one of the league's leading attacking players during his spells with Real Sociedad, Atlético Madrid and Barcelona.
Griezmann's movement, creativity and finishing have made him one of the most complete forwards of his generation.
He also enjoyed major international success with France, winning the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
His 564 La Liga appearances put him comfortably among the league's most experienced forwards.
Six Players Over 550 Appearances
The numbers behind this XI are remarkable.
Six players have made at least 550 La Liga appearances:
- Andoni Zubizarreta, 622
- Joaquín, 622
- Raúl García, 609
- Antoine Griezmann, 564
- Dani Parejo, 558
- Raúl, 550
And the rest of the XI are all above 500 appearances.
That means every player in this team has made at least 500 La Liga appearances, an extraordinary achievement in itself.
A Team Built on Longevity
This XI is a celebration of players who were able to remain at the highest level of Spanish football for an extraordinary length of time.
There is experience throughout the team, from Zubizarreta and Sanchís to Ramos, Joaquín and Raúl.
The midfield combines the physical presence of García with Parejo's passing and control, while the attack features two players who have produced some of the most memorable moments in modern La Liga history.
And with Messi and Griezmann leading the attack, there is no shortage of creativity and goals.