Best 15Spainof the 1990s

Spain's commanding defensive leader, an elite ball-playing centre-back and an exceptional set-piece and penalty scorer. He started across all three World Cups and scored five goals in the decade's tournaments.

A world-class young forward by the late 1990s. He scored a superb goal against Nigeria at France 1998 and had already become one of Spain's most important attackers.

Spain's outstanding right-sided creator at the start of the decade. He scored four times at the 1990 World Cup, including a hat-trick against South Korea.

Spain's undisputed goalkeeper and captain for much of the decade. He started every Spanish match at the 1990, 1994 and 1998 World Cups and brought elite experience and consistency.

A dynamic, versatile and intensely competitive midfielder who was central to Spain in 1994 and 1998. He contributed goals, pressing and powerful runs from several positions.

Spain's cerebral midfield organizer at USA 1994. His vision, positional intelligence and control of tempo made him one of the decade's finest deep-lying playmakers.

Spain's outstanding performer at the 1994 World Cup, where he scored three goals. He combined elegant dribbling and creativity with strength and late runs into the box.

Still an internationally renowned and technically exceptional forward in the early 1990s. He captained Spain at Italia 1990 and supplied intelligent movement and close control.

An intelligent attacking midfielder and influential member of Spain's 1990 and 1994 teams. His movement, aerial ability and combination play provided a consistent attacking threat.

A quick, tenacious and tactically reliable right-back who represented Spain at all three World Cups of the decade and was a regular during the team's strongest runs.

A powerful and versatile defender who played major minutes at the 1994 and 1998 World Cups. He offered strength, aerial dominance and the ability to operate in midfield.

A versatile left-sided player with pace, technique and defensive commitment. He appeared at two World Cups and scored an important goal against Germany in 1994.

One of Spain's most gifted attacking midfielders of the decade. He brought flair, incisive passing and a significant scoring threat to the 1994 and 1998 squads.

Spain's energetic first-choice left-back through much of the mid-to-late 1990s. His acceleration, overlapping runs and technical quality suited an attacking possession game.

A high-level penalty-box striker whose heading, positioning and finishing immediately translated to World Cup football. He scored twice in three appearances at France 1998.