Band of Outsiders

Because it would be very easy to talk about Maldini, Baresi, Koeman or Sammer. To make matters worse, the protagonists of this post they put no goals except rare exception and had to avoid the work, sometimes not always with elegance and distinction that could itself with arts and less showy and more rudimentary. The important thing was to save the result and they contributed to that company with dedication and efficiency. Any goalkeeper would be proud to have them in front. They are some of the defenders who defended the goals of the Spanish teams of the nineties, attracted no further outbreaks or those who used to defend the national team jersey, but those who earned a place in the memory of the amateur.

Patxi Ferreira

His expression and denotes that a sequel would star the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. No drastic resource spared, although in his defense it should be noted that, rather than malice, sometimes not well measured. Athletic debuted at age 17 and was a confidant of Luis Aragones, who directed him in Atletico, Sevilla and Valencia. It was also twice internationally. A joke at the time, as we recalled Albert Sebastian , claimed that Luis Aragones Ferreira urged to be punctual in their presentation as Valencia: "-In Mestalla at five in the afternoon, introduce yourself there without fail! - Without missing? And that how? "

Jesus Merino

Many are offended by the "Pepe kill him" is sung at the Bernabeu, but in El Sardinero already screaming that of "Merino kill him" as war chant when Pepe was only a kid, and no tearing their hair. However it is still a clue how to work the racinguista defender, who walked with a few jokes. As Ferreira, emerged from the ranks at Athletic but was in the Racing where he made his name in first division, forming a good defense with Zygmantovich and Pablo Alfaro, other illustrious defenses of the time, which helped to establish the team in the Cantabrian top flight. Also scored goals with some regularity.

Juanma Lopez

How to forget Super Lopez? One club Atletico Madrid man, shared with other illustrious rojiblancos behind as Solozábal or Toni and earned a reputation as perhaps excessive leñero Spanish football, although they parted tow with some joy. It was Olympic gold medal in Barcelona 92 ​​and protagonist of the doublet rojiblanco 1996, in which he reinvented Antic at right back and even as skilful midfielder, something that surprised few. He also played with Clemente, who took him to his first round selection.

Diego Rodriguez

Also known as the gypsy or Gitanazo Diego Diego. One of the most charismatic manes of Spanish football and a legend in Sevilla. Not so much in Betis, where he played for six years before joining the rival amid much controversy. Sonada was also his marriage to the singer Lucia, who had represented Spain at Eurovision in 1982. He, meanwhile, was present at Euro 1988 but did not play any games. It was once internationally. Natural Tenerife, played nearly 450 first division matches based on courage, simplicity and efficiency. Ornaments, the least. At 36, he still had time to play a couple of seasons at Albacete.

Javier Bellido

Not everything would be Valencias, Athletics and Sevillas. At that Compostela Spain surprised the soccer in the nineties, along with Fabiano, Christensen or Ohen militated Javier Bellido, a fence around the center of the rear Galician.'s Wall was called San Lazaro. Nor was given bad the opponent: in the year in which the Compos dropped to second with seven goals was the second top scorer in the team. He played for the club Galician a total of 337 matches and emerged as Ferreira or Merino Lezama quarry, from where he moved to Éibar and Elche before reaching Santiago. And today, at San Mames, are the absence of central ...

Luis Sierra

If the player does not sound, you do not know what is football nineties. If Diego was one of the manes charismatic bald Luis Sierra was a classic of Spanish football. He divided his career between Sporting, the Mérida and Palencia. Seven years with Sporting Merida signed for another team, without ever so much as mentioned highlight Compostela, starred some surprises in Spanish football at the time. There he played seven years in which the team Extremadura became the definition of elevator equipment with two promotions and three drops. Later he would retire in his native Palencia.

Xavi Aguado

Every personality in Zaragoza. Undisputed part size of the board then, was champion of the Copa del Rey in 1994 and the 1995 Cup Winners remembered alongside Esnáider, Poyet and Aragon. It is also the most capped player has worn his shirt with 473 units, and also has another record that will not be so proud as to be, along with Pablo Alfaro, the most capped player has been sent off in the first division, with 18 red cards, but Sergio Ramos seems determined to beat him. No Zaragoza defense forgets he formed with Belsué, Cáceres and Solana. I remember a player then seemed perfectly selectable, but never debut with the Red.

Loren Juarros

A unique case in this post, is that Loren also played center forward. In common with the fact Diego Rodriguez star in a controversial transfer (more if possible), when the Athletic paid 300 million pesetas of the clause to the Royal Society, which caused a sharp break between the two clubs. This move led to the Royal opened its doors to foreign players, not finding a striker guarantees. Once in Bilbao, signed as a striker, Clemente was at the center of defense. He had no fortune at San Mames excessive and was hired by Burgos, where he again played as a striker. He then returned to San Sebastian, where he remained seated and nine seasons as defender.

Jorge Otero

Now it is the turn to the side: these Otero, the Celtic squad that won a place in the Spanish league thanks to its efficiency and versatility, as well on both sides surrendered. As Diego and Loren starred in a controversial transfer to Celta and Deportivo faced since allegedly had a pre-contract with the blue and white that was not an obstacle to play for Valencia. That was not forgotten during each visit Otero made Riazor. Like Ferreira, was a confidant of Luis Aragones, who took him to the Mestalla after Betis and Atletico. It was nine caps, disputing the World U.S. Euro and England.

Miquel Soler

Spain known as Nanu Soler few. This is the only post that has played for Real Madrid or Barcelona (specifically two) in addition to Atletico, Espanyol, Sevilla, Zaragoza and Mallorca. Rarely you will see on any list of the best defenders, but was always a highly regarded left-back. He won three Cups with three different teams that lost final UEFA Espanyol in 1988 with Clement, was twice runner-up Recopa with Mallorca and Barcelona, ​​winning in 1989 with Barca, was reinforcing Madrid Valdano league champion and was at Euro 1988. As to argue merits.