Sergio Ramos García, born on 30 March 1986, is a Spanish footballer who plays as a centre-back and is currently a free agent. Many consider him one of the best centre-backs ever.
Born in Camas, Seville, Ramos began in Sevilla’s youth academy and played two seasons with their senior team before joining Real Madrid in 2005. At Madrid, he won 22 major trophies, including five La Liga and four Champions League titles, and was named to the Champions League Team of the Season each time Madrid won. After his contract ended, he joined Paris Saint-Germain in July 2021, winning Ligue 1 twice in two seasons. He later returned to Sevilla for a season before moving to Monterrey in Liga MX, where he captained the team and participated in the first expanded FIFA Club World Cup.
Ramos represented Spain from 2005 to 2021, participating in four FIFA World Cups, including the 2010 victory, and three European Championships, winning in 2008 and 2012. With 180 appearances over sixteen years, he holds the national record for most caps.
Profile Summary
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Sergio Ramos |
| Birth Name | Sergio Ramos García |
| Date of Birth | 30 March 1986 (age 40) |
| Place of Birth | Camas, Spain |
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Position | Centre-back |
Youth Career
| Years | Club |
|---|---|
| 1992–1996 | Camas |
| 1996–2003 | Sevilla FC |
Senior Career
| Years | Club | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2004 | Sevilla Atlético | 26 | 2 |
| 2004–2005 | Sevilla FC | 39 | 2 |
| 2005–2021 | Real Madrid CF | 469 | 72 |
| 2021–2023 | Paris Saint-Germain F.C. | 45 | 4 |
| 2023–2024 | Sevilla FC | 28 | 3 |
| 2025–Present | CF Monterrey | 27 | 6 |
International Career
| Years | National Team | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Spain U16 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | Spain U17 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | Spain U19 | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 | Spain U21 | 6 | 0 |
| 2005–2021 | Spain national football team | 180 | 23 |
Medal Record
| Competition | Achievement | Year / Host |
|---|---|---|
| FIFA World Cup | Winner | 2010 South Africa |
| UEFA European Championship | Winner | 2008 Austria–Switzerland |
| UEFA European Championship | Winner | 2012 Poland–Ukraine |
| UEFA European Under-19 Championship | Winner | 2004 Switzerland |
| FIFA Confederations Cup | Runner-up | 2013 Brazil |
| FIFA Confederations Cup | Third Place | 2009 South Africa |
Age
Sergio Ramos was born on 30 March 1986 and is 40 years old.
Personal life
Ramos began dating journalist and presenter Pilar Rubio in September 2012, and they appeared together at the Ballon d’Or ceremony that year. They have four sons: Sergio, Marco, Alejandro, and Máximo Adriano. Ramos and Rubio got engaged on 16 July 2018 and married in Seville on 15 June 2019.
Ramos maintains close relationships with his family, particularly his siblings and parents. His brother Rene serves as his football agent and is married to singer Lorena Gómez. Ramos is an enthusiast of bullfighting and is friends with bullfighter Alejandro Talavante. He owns a stud farm in Andalusia that breeds Andalusian horses; his horse ‘Yucatán SR4’ became a World Champion in 2018. Ramos and his wife also collect art.
In June 2014, Ramos became an ambassador for UNICEF Spain.
Ramos is the second cousin of former footballer José Mari. Ramos is Catholic, and was baptised at the Parish Church of Nuestra Senora de La Moraleja in Madrid.
Body art
Ramos has numerous tattoos, including depictions of Jesus, Mary, the Star of David, a lion, a wolf, a dreamcatcher, a map of Spain, a Native American chief, the hamsa, the FIFA World Cup and Champions League trophies, and tributes to his family members.
Amazon Prime documentary
In January 2019, Amazon Prime and Ramos announced an eight-episode documentary series about his life on and off the field, titled El Corazón de Sergio Ramos (The Heart of Sergio Ramos). On 5 March, while suspended for a Champions League match, Ramos watched from his VIP area and was filmed by the Amazon Prime crew. This led to controversy after Real Madrid lost and were eliminated, but Ramos clarified on social media that there were “certain commitments made and it never remotely went through my head that the game could have turned out as it did”.
After the success of his first documentary, Ramos announced in June 2020 that Amazon would release another series called La Leyenda Sergio Ramos (The Legend of Sergio Ramos). This six-episode series highlights his career. It was released in Spain in April 2021 and worldwide in June 2021.
Attempted acquisition of Sevilla FC
In 2026, Sergio Ramos and the investment group Five Eleven Capital attempted to acquire a controlling stake in Sevilla FC. The deal, valued at approximately €450 million, collapsed after Ramos’ group revised their offer, reducing the price and proposing a smaller initial share with plans for a future increase. Sevilla’s shareholders rejected the new terms and ended negotiations.
Career Update
- Early Years: Ramos started his career at Sevilla, his hometown club. At age 19, he made a record €27 million transfer to Real Madrid in 2005.
- Real Madrid Legend: During his 16 years with Los Blancos, Ramos played 671 matches, scored 101 goals, and captained the team to four Champions League and five La Liga titles.
- Recent Stints: After leaving Madrid, Ramos spent two seasons at Paris Saint-Germain, then returned to Sevilla for the 2023–2024 season. He later played in Liga MX and is currently a free agent, attracting attention for potential significant off-field ventures in Spanish football.
Net Worth
Sergio Ramos is a Spanish professional footballer who has a net worth of $80 million.
