In pictures: The best Spaniards ever to play in the Premier League

Xabi Alonso, Cesar Azpilicueta and Ivan Campo – do they make our list

One of Bolton Wanderers’ biggest even signings, the mop-haired enforcer was a class act.

Great for Everton and now Manchester City’s coach is being linked as Arsene Wenger’s eventual successor at Arsenal.

We may never see Arsenal 33-year-old grace the Premier League again because of injury but in his prime he was outstanding.

Chelsea like a Spaniard just as much as Liverpool, and Azpilicueta gets better every season

Chelsea’s first ever Spanish signing, he played in the first ever all-foreign XI to take to the field in the Premier League for the Blues as Southampton in 1999.

Another Liverpool European Cup winner, he had vital moments in their 2005 triumph.

Brazilian born, but could have a big part to play for Spain in the World Cup. Scored 52 times in 89 Chelsea appearances.

Forgetting Chelsea Torres for the moment, the Liverpool Torres was a joy to behold.

Always a favourite wherever he plays, Chelsea and Manchester United fans know what he brings.

Another of Liverpool’s Spanish stars, arguably the best Reds keeper in the Premier League era.

What do you get a player who has literally won it all? A place in our top Spaniard list, of course.

Finally seems to be getting the recognition he deserves. A Premier League great.

Easily the best goalkeeper in the league, perhaps even in the world at the moment.

The 36-year-old retired this year and will always be remembered in Liverpool.