First International Appearance
Begins one of Spain's longest international careers.
Role range: 2005-2021
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Sergio Ramos Biography and Timeline
Follow Sergio Ramos through 17 dated historical records for Spain.
Sergio Ramos, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
17Distinct records
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2005–2021Years on this page
2005
Spain Senior Debut
Makes his senior Spain debut against China.
Role range: 2005-2021
Transfer to Real Madrid
Sergio Ramos moves to Real Madrid after playing for Sevilla. Real Madrid signed the teenage defender from Sevilla, beginning a long tenure in the club's back line.
2008
European Championship Victory
Helps Spain win the European Championship final.
Role range: 2008-2008
Spain Right-Back Champion
Provides defensive strength and attacking width from right-back.
Role range: 2008-2008
2010
Spain Defensive World Champion
Starts every match during the title-winning tournament.
Role range: 2010-2010
World Cup Victory
Helps Spain win its first FIFA World Cup.
Role range: 2010-2010
International Caps
Starts at right-back in Spain's 2010 World Cup final victory and contributes to a defence that keeps another clean sheet.
2014
Champions League Final Equaliser
Scores a stoppage-time equaliser against Atletico Madrid.
Role range: 2013-2014
La Decima Final Equaliser
Heads a stoppage-time equaliser against Atletico Madrid before Real Madrid win the European Cup in extra time.
Club World Cup Final Opening Goal
Scores the opening goal as Real Madrid defeat San Lorenzo 2-0 in the Club World Cup final.
2016
Ramos Champions League Final Opening Goal
Scores Real Madrid's first-half goal against Atletico Madrid.
Ramos Forces Super Cup Extra Time
Sergio Ramos scored a late equaliser against Sevilla before Real Madrid won the UEFA Super Cup in extra time.
2018
Third Consecutive Champions League as Captain
Captains Real Madrid to a third consecutive Champions League title with victory over Liverpool.
2020
Most-Capped European International
Surpasses the previous European men's international appearance record.
Role range: 2005-2021
Spain Appearance Record
Makes his one hundred seventy-seventh appearance for Spain.
Role range: 2005-2021
2021
Transfer to Paris Saint-Germain
Sergio Ramos leaves Real Madrid to take up a new playing role with Paris Saint-Germain. The veteran defender left Madrid after sixteen seasons and joined the Parisian club as a free agent.
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.