
Joan CapdevilaĬapdevila was a regular left-back for Spain throughout the 2010 World Cup, with his gritty defensive style and attacking influence helping them dominate that side. Marchena’s currently looking for his new venture in his coaching career. He retired in 2015 after playing one season at Kerala Blasters and last worked as an assistant coach of the Spanish national team in 2018. Marchena came off the bench a couple of times in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, playing a small role in Spain’s joy. The former Barcelona captain retired in 2014 and is now working as a social campaigner. He even scored the winner against Germany in the semi-finals to usher his side into the final.

Puyol was an uncompromising leader figure for Spain in 2010, with his rough defensive style rattling many strikers. He’s now evolved into a leader at Barcelona, with whom he’s fighting to win the La Liga and Champions League titles this season. Pique’s composed work helped Spain’s possession-based style a lot as he was one of their breakout stars from the World Cup. He’s now matured into a no-nonsense centre-back, who’s won four Champions League titles with Real Madrid and is looking for add to his tally with Los Blancos. Ramos was actually still a right-back and played a crucial role in maintaining that fantastic defensive record in 2010. Albiol currently plays for Villarreal, having made 29 appearances for them this season. He still managed a medal for being part of the squad and has used that experience to have a decent career. Raul AlbiolĪlbiol was still an up-and-coming defender in 2010 so didn’t get the opportunity before the regulars. He retired from football in 2017 and was recently appointed as the manager of freestyle Youtube club Mambo FC.

The former Real Madrid full-back earned his medal despite featuring majorly on the bench in the World Cup.
