Santiago Cañizares
Awards & Honours
10
Awards Won
2
Honours
2
Records
Cañizares' career is marked by consistent excellence and a knack for winning. He claimed Olympic gold in 1992, then went on to lift the Champions League with Real Madrid and two La Liga titles there. At Valencia, he added two more league crowns, the UEFA Cup, and the Copa del Rey. His individual recognition includes the Ricardo Zamora Trophy, awarded to La Liga's best goalkeeper, which he won multiple times. As one of Spain's most dependable shot-stoppers, he earned 46 caps and appeared at three World Cups and three European Championships. His legacy is one of reliability, leadership, and a competitive fire that carried him from the Bernabéu to the Mestalla and into the hearts of Spanish football fans.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Real Madrid Hall of Fame
Recognized as a historical player of the club.
Valencia CF Legend Status
Regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers in the club's history, with 416 official appearances.
Records & Feats
Most appearances for Valencia as a goalkeeper
Made 416 official appearances for Valencia, a club record for a goalkeeper.
Only goalkeeper to win the Ricardo Zamora Trophy with two different clubs
Won the Zamora Trophy with both Real Madrid and Valencia, a rare feat.