Carlos Marchena

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Carlos Marchena's trophy cabinet is a testament to his consistency and winning mentality. With two La Liga titles, a UEFA Cup, a UEFA Super Cup, a Copa del Rey, and the two biggest international prizes in football, he achieved nearly everything the sport has to offer. His world record of 50 consecutive international appearances without defeat is a remarkable feat of longevity and reliability, one that has stood for over a decade and is only now being approached by a new generation. Marchena's career is a masterclass in the art of defending, and his honors reflect the respect he earned from teammates and opponents alike.

AwardsCarlos Marchena won two La Liga titles with Valencia (2001–02 and 2003–04), a UEFA Cup in 2004, a UEFA Super Cup in 2004, and a Copa del Rey in 2008. On the international stage, he was part of the Spain squads that won Euro 2008 and the 2010 World Cup. These team honors underscore his role as a key figure in one of the most successful eras of Spanish football.

Honours & Distinctions

UNCCD Land Ambassador

United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification·Past ambassador

Served as a Land Ambassador, promoting sustainable land management.

Records & Feats

Most consecutive international appearances without defeat

International Record·2002-2011

50 successive appearances for Spain without a loss, a world record. As of 2026, Fabián Ruiz is seven games away from matching it.