Paco Gento
Awards & Honours
23
Awards Won
4
Honours
3
Rankings
3
Records
Paco Gento's achievements are nothing short of historic. He holds the record for the most European Cup wins with six titles, a feat that no other player has matched. His twelve La Liga titles stand as a joint-record for the most league titles won by a single player. The International Federation of Football History and Statistics named him the greatest Spanish footballer of the 20th century and ranked him 30th globally for that same period. His longevity is equally impressive, playing at the highest level for nearly 20 years. He was inducted into the Real Madrid Hall of Fame and received the Golden Medal of the Royal Order of Sports Merit, recognizing his immense contribution to Spanish sports.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Honorary President of Real Madrid
Appointed after the death of Alfredo Di Stéfano, serving until his own passing.
Golden Medal of the Royal Order of Sports Merit
Highest distinction awarded for sporting merit in Spain.
Knight of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
National honor recognizing contributions to culture and society.
Real Madrid Hall of Fame
Inducted as one of the club's greatest legends.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Footballer of the 20th Century
Greatest Spanish Footballer of the 20th Century
Greatest Wingers of All Time
Records & Feats
Most European Cup Wins
Won the European Cup six times, a record unmatched by any other player.
Most European Cup Finals Appeared
Appeared in eight European Cup finals, a joint record.
Most La Liga Titles Won
Won twelve La Liga titles, a joint-record for the most league titles won by a single player.