Top 6 footballers with more than 100 wins for their national teams; check out who makes the cut

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Jehan Mucadum
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Most Football Wins: Just like wins at club level are important for its success, victories at the international stage are vital for their progress.

Gaining victories in international football is a challenge in today’s day and age of modern football, given the prominent presence of club football in the year.

Hence, it is vital for players who are called up for representing their nations in striking form immediately, otherwise their careers start dipping quickly.

Today, we look at the awe-inspiring figure of 100 wins or more at the international stage and how many players have managed to eclipse this feat.

100 wins for the nation is an illustrious achievement and footballers who’ve been a part of this journey need to be given their credit.

It’s their drive, desire, passion, dedication and umpteen levels of performances that have helped them gain this invaluable figure.

Without further ado, we look at the top 5 players with more than 100 wins for the national side.

Lionel Messi

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Lionel Messi notched up his 100th win for Argentina in the 3-0 success over Jamaica in a friendly match.

Apart from scoring twice, Messi also reached 90 goals for the country and remains their deadly force in front of goal after so many years.

This victory was brought up in his 164th game for the country which ensured a 60.97% success rate for the nation.

Messi is heading into a 5th World Cup and has probably the best Argentina squad to help him lift his ultimate glory in Qatar in less than two-months-time.

In a career filled with achievements, records, adulation; this stat of 100 wins will be nestled in one corner but remains a big part of Messi’s success.

Xavi

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The Spaniard wizard also managed 100 wins for his nation but in 133 matches. Xavi is a well-known entity across the footballing fraternity who mesmerized the world with his skillset, leadership and brilliant play.

Him alongside Iniesta played a vital part in helping Spain win the Euro 2008, 2012 and their first ever FIFA World Cup in 2010.

He is the 4th most capped player in the nation’s history in his 14-year helm with a success rate of 75.18%.

Andres Guardado

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The Mexican defensive midfielder has notched up 102 wins in 179 matches for the nation.

He is almost revered in his nation for his longevity and levels of performance. Guardado was a part of Mexico’s victories in the 2011, 2015 and 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup and has represented his nation in 4 World Cups as well.

Cristiano Ronaldo

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The Portuguese captain and supreme leader has picked up 113 wins in 191 appearances for the nation.

Ronaldo recently became the leading goal-scorer in international football and continues to remain a decisive factor for the nation.

In his 19-year career for Portugal, Ronaldo has done unbelievable things and has grown in stature. He captained his side to the Euro 2016 success in France and has been ever impress.

The 37-year-old still has one dream to achieve; being the World Cup and will lead his team out in November hoping to complete his career dream at a 5th time of asking.

Iker Casillas

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Spanish legend and all-time great, Casillas is next in line having won 121 matches for his nation in 167 appearances.

Just like Xavi, Casillas was part of the 3 momentous title wins for Spain in his career and is another living legend for the nation.

The shot-stopper was emphatic throughout his career and particularly in the 2010 WC Final, where his impressive saves off Robben helped Spain to the summit.

In a 16-year international career, few players have gained the respect, attitude and applause world over that Casillas has.

Sergio Ramos

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Sergio Ramos secured 131 wins for his nation in 180 appearances. Ramos has won it all as a player for Spain; from Under-19 Euro Championship to the FIFA World Cup.

Ramos’ resilience, ability to win matches for club and country when the chips were down put him as an all-timer. Like the previous 2 Spaniards; Ramos was a part of all the title successes that Spain registered.


       

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