SPAIN | FIFA RANKING

FIFA has released (updated) their monthly ranking with Spain in the 11 th position. Germany regains the Nº1 spot position after Brazil drops a slot, while Portugal jumps to the Nº3 position. Notable drop in ranking is Italy which falls to the Nº17 position after losing against Spain in their World Cup group qualifier on the 2nd of septiembre.

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FIFA RANKING | SPAIN FALLS OUT OF THE TOP 10

FIFA released today its monthly list - ranking of top Football Nations with the news that Spain falls out of the Top 10 to sit in the 11th place.  The current FIFA World Champions Germany sit in the Nº1 spot with 1,770 pts, followed by Argentina & Colombia in third place.

FIFA Rankings TOP 20 - released 12th of March:

1 Germany 1770 pts
2 Argentina 1577
3 Colombia 1499
4 Belgium 1471
5 Netherlands 1415
6 Brazil 1348
7 Portugal 1191
8 France 1180
9 Uruguay 1164
10 Italy 1146
11 Spain 1130
12 Switzerland 1126
13 Costa Rica 1095
14 Romania 1081
15 Chile 1057
16 Czech Rep 1045
17 England 1031
18 Algeria 986
19 Croatia 963
20 Côte d'Ivoire

Next release 09/04/2015

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FIFA RANKINGS | SPAIN IN 10TH POSITION

FIFA has released its monthly Football Nations World Rankings, in this case for the month of October. In the case of SPAIN they drop to Nº10 from Nº8 position, with the defeat against Slovakia 2 - 1 in their Euro 2016 Group match a prime cause. 

Current World Champs Germany remains on top & Nations like Colombia & Belguim are enjoying some unprecedented high positions. Portugal gets back into the Top 10.

Top 10 FIFA Ranking for October 2014:

1- Germany (1)
2- Argentina (2)
3- Colombia (3)
4- Belgium (5)
5- Netherlands (4)
6- Brazil (6)
7- France (9)
8- Uruguay (7)
9- Portugal (11)
10- Spain (8)

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FIFA RANKING | SPAIN DROPS TO 8TH POSITION

As expected Spain has been dethroned from the Nº1 spot on the FIFA World Ranking. Their disastrous Brazil 2014 World Cup campaign - with elimination after just two Group matches - puts the Spain National Team down to the 8th position after reigning in the Nº1 spot for the last 6 straight years.

The newly crowed FIFA World Champions Germany now takes the Nº 1 spot with 1,724 pts & Argentina runner-up is in second position. The rest of the placings take more or less how the Nations ended in the recent World Cup.

Spain has a chance to add some points & perhaps lift in rankings when they meet Germany in a International Friendly match here in Spain (Vigo) in Novembre. 

FIFA World Ranking Classification (July):

1. Germany 1724 pts
2. Argentina 1606
3. Holland 1496
4. Colombia 1492
5. Belgium 1401
6. Uruguay 1330
7. Brazil 1241
8. Spain 1229
9. Switzerland 1216
10. France 1202
11. Portugal 1148
12. Chile 1098
13. Greece 1091
14. Italy 1056
15. USA 989
16. Costa Rica 986
17. Croatia 955
18. México 930
19. Bosnia-Herz. 917
20. England 911.

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REVISED FASTEST FOOTBALL - SOCCER PLAYERS IN THE WORLD | FIFA RANKING

Some time ago I published a list by FIFA listing the "Fastest Football Players on the Planet". The current & ongoing FIFA World Cup in Brazil has put on show some of those listed & apparently has lead to modify the list. One devastating example was the opening match of Group B between Spain & Holland, where Arjen Robben reached 37 Km/h to overtake Sergio Ramos & later score. This registered velocity has put Arjen Robben as the "Fastest Footballer in World Soccer" at this moment. I say at the moment because speed has to do with current physical conditions of the players. The differences between Nº 1 & Nº10 are few & can change over weeks & months depending on how the players are in form at any given time.

Below is the current & latest list of the Top 10 quickest Football Players on Earth. 

Arjen Robben reaches 37 km/h

1. Robben 37 Km/h (Bayern Munich)

2. Walcott. 35,7 km/h (Arsenal FC)

3. Valencia. 35,1 km/h (Manchester United)

4. Bale. 34,7 km/h (Real Madrid CF)

5. Lennon. 33,8 km/h (Tottenham Hotspurs)

6. Cristiano Ronaldo. 33,6 km/h (Real Madrid CF)

7. Messi. 32,5 km/h (FC Barcelona)

8. Rooney. 31,2 km/h (Manchester United)

9. Ribéry. 30,7 km/h (Bayern Munich)

10. Sergio Ramos 30,6 km/h (Real Madrid CF)

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SPAIN GOES INTO WORLD CUP Nº1 IN FIFA RANKING

SPAIN goes into the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Brazil as the Nº1 Ranked Football Nation. FIFA has released its monthly rankings with Spain remaining Nº1 with 1485pts, followed by Germany with 1300 pts & hosts Brazil third with 1242.

The Spanish Football National Team are the current World Champions & will attempt to defend title, a feat that is very difficult as no Nation has won back-to-back FIFA World Cup Championships.

The Brazilians are the "hot" favourites, along with other countries like Germany. But Football observers mention that Belgium could be a "dark horse". Either way we will soon see as the World Cup kicks off the 12th of June with the opening match between Brazil & Croatia. Spain begins its campaign the following day against Holland.

Spanish Football National Team World Cup 2014 Squad

FIFA Ranking month of June 2014:

.1. Spain 1485 Pts

.2. Germany 1300

.3. Brazil 1242

.4. Portugal 1189

.5. Argentina 1175

.6. Switzerland 1149

.7. Uruguay 1147

.8. Colombia 1137

.9. Italy 1104

10. England 1090

11. Belgium 1074

12. Greece 1064

13. USA 1035

14. Chile 1026

15. Holland 981

16. Ukraine 915

17. Francia 913

18. Croatia 903

19. Russia 893

20. Mexico 882

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SPAIN Nº 1 FOOTBALL - SOCCER NATION | SIXTH YEAR IN A ROW | FIFA RANKING

FIFA has released today its monthly World Rankings for December with Spain Nº1. The Spanish Football National Team finishes the year as the "Best Football Nation" & it is the 6th consecutive year that Spain finishes in the Nº1 position.

Incredible statistics & achievement which includes back to back European Nations Titles ( 2008 & 2012 ) & the 2010 FIFA World Champions Title. Now the big objective is to win back to back World Cup titles, a very difficult aim, but if done it would be historical.

FIFA Ranking - Top 10 - 19th of December 2013

1.SPAIN - 1507 pts.
2.Germany - 1318.
3.Argentina - 1251.
4.Colombia - 1200.
5.Portugal - 1172.
6.Uruguay - 1132.
7.Italy - 1120.
8.Switzerland - 1113.
9.Holland - 1106.
10.Brazil - 1102.

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SPAIN FEMALE NATIONAL TEAM | 15TH IN FIFA RANKING

Football is a relatively a male dominated Sport in the majority of cases, & more so in Spain. The Spanish Male National Football Team is the current European & FIFA World Champions & take all the spotlight. However, there is Female Spanish National Football Team which is doing well & deserves much more media coverage & attention.

Thought that I would post up the great news that our Female Footballers have jumped up two places in the latest FIFA World Rankings to the 15th position. This year has been good to our girls having the National Team reach the quarterfinals of the Euro Championships in Sweden.  

FIFA Female World Rankings updated 13th of Dec. 

1 USA         2228 pts

2 Germany         2156

3 Japan        2071

4 Brazil 2031

5 France 2027

6 Sweden 2021

7 Canada        1978

8 Norway 1973

9 Australia         1957

10 N Korea         1956

11 Germany         1942

12 Italy         1892

13 Denmark         1872

14 Holland         1868

15 Spain 1849

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FIFA RANKINGS NOV 2013 | SPAIN Nº1

FIFA has released its monthly ranking. Here is the Top 10 Football Nations for November 2013:

1. Spain 1507 pts

2. Germany 1318

3. Argentina 1251

4. Colombia 1200

5. Portugal 1172

6. Uruguay 1132

7. Italy 1120

8. Switzerland 1113

9. Holland 1106

10. Brazil 1102

Spain continues in the Nº1 spot even though the team lost to South Africa in their last Friendly International match. There was a chance that the game could be called null due to the "goalkeeping extra substitute" issue ( > 6 changes ) , but FIFA has announced that it stands & will be official. Spain has a "healthy" points lead over second placed Germany which is second. The Nation that has made a big leap in positions is Portugal which lifts nine places into the Nº 5 position.

The next actualization of the FIFA Rankings will be next month.

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FIFA RANKINGS AUGUST 2013 | SPAIN Nº 1

FIFA has released its monthly "National Football Teams Rankings" with Spain retaining the Number 1 position for another month. The loss in the FIFA Confederations Cup Final against Brazil has made Spain lose points but retains a "healthy" margin over second placed Germany. The winners of the said Final, Brazil,  jumps up back into the Top 10 Football Nations.

FIFA Ranking for August 2013:

1. Spain: 1.484 pts.
2. Germany: 1.257.
3. Colombia: 1.219.
4. Argentina: 1.210.
5. Holland: 1.165.
6. Italy: 1.142.
7. Portugal: 1.099.
8. Croatia: 1.098.
9. Brazil: 1.089.
10. Belgium: 1.079.
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FIFA RANKING JULY 2013 | SPAIN NUMBER ONE

FIFA has released its monthly ranking - July - of Football Nations with Spain remaining in the Nº1 position. The big movers are Brazil that jumps back into the Top 10 positions after their Confederations Cup win & performance & Colombia grab attention with their Nº 3 position. England surprisingly drops places from 9th to 15th position. Full list below.

1 Spain 1532 pts
2 Germany 1273
3 Colombia 1206
4 Argentina 1204
5 Holland 1180
6 Italy 1142
7 Portugal 1099
8 Croatia 1098
9 Brazil 1095
10 Bélgium 1079
11 Greece 1038
12 Uruguay 1016
13 Ivory Coast1009
14 Bosnia-Herzegovina 995
15 England 994

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SPAIN REMAINS NUMBER ONE FOR JUNE | FIFA WORLD RANKING

FIFA has released today its "World Ranking" of Football nations for the month of June. SPAIN remains once again the Number One position as the "Best Football Nation", ahead of Germany & Argentina, second & third respectively.

However, the real big news is Brazil, which fell to a historical low number 22 position. The lowest spot in the World Rankings for Brazil since FIFA put into place the current system. There is an explanation, Brazil hasn't has not had as many official matches as other nations & this has affected their ranking. They have a chance to lift again if they can put in a good performance in the upcoming FIFA Confederations Cup tournament.

FIFA Ranking : Last Updated 06 Jun 2013. Next Release 04 Jul 2013

Jun 2013

Rnk Team Pts +/- Pos

1 Spain 1614 0

2 Germany 1416 0

3 Argentina 1287 0

4 Croatia 1222 0

5 Netherlands 1158 4

6 Portugal 1137 -1

7 Colombia 1123 -1

8 Italy 1097 0

9 England 1095 -2

10 Ecuador 1066 0

11 Russia 1059 0

12 Belgium 1035 3

13 Côte d'Ivoire 1022 -1

14 Switzerland 1010 0

15 Bosnia-Herzegovina 1008 6

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FIFA RANKING | SPAIN Nº 1 APRIL 2013

The World Football governing body FIFA has released its monthly ranking of Top Football Nations. Spain remains in the Nº1 position again as the Best Football Nation on the Planet.

Here is the list of the Top 20 Football Nations according to FIFA for the month of April:


.1. Spain 1538 Pts
.2. Germany 1428
.3. Argentina 1292
.4. Croatia 1191
.5. Portugal 1163
.6. Colombia 1154
.7. England 1135
.8. Italy 1117
.9. Holland 1093
10. Ecuador 1056
11. Russia 1052
12. Ivory Coast 1008
13. Greece 986
14. Mexico 971
15. Switzerland 967
16. Belgium 953
17. Uruguay 932
18. France 914
19. Brazil 909
20. Denmark 900 

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IFFHS JANUARY WORLD CLUB RANKINGS | FC BARCELONA TOP

The FIFA backed "International Federation of  Football History & Statistics" (IFFHS) has released its Top World Football Clubs for January 2013. FC BARCELONA holds the top spot ahead of another Spanish Football Club ATLETICO DE MADRID. The surprise is to see REAL MADRID in a relative low position of 7th place on the IFFHS list.

FC Barcelona has been in the top position as Nº1 since 2011, 22 straight months & a record since the IFFHS began the compilation of statistics in this category.

IFFHS List for January 2013:
1. FC Barcelona (Spain) 307,0 pts
2. Atletico de Madrid (Spain) 298,0
3. Chelsea FC  (England) 281,0
4. Boca Juniors (Argentina) 278,0
5. Bayern Munich (Germany) 274,0
6. Corinthians Sao Paulo (Brazil) 272,0
7. Real Madrid (Spain) 269,0
8. Olympique Lyonnais (France) 230,0
9. Borussia Dortmund (Germany) 226,0
Universidad de Chile (Chile) 226,0

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FIFA RANKING | SPAIN NUMBER ONE

FIFA has release today its monthly ranking ( Jan 2013 )of World Football Nations. SPAIN remains N º 1 as the "Best Team in the World". The next update from FIFA is due teh 14th of Feb 2013. Below is the list released today.

FIFA Ranking January 2013:

1. Spain (-) 1606 pts

2. Germany (-) 1437

3. Argentina (-) 1290

4. Italy (-) 1165

5. Colombia (-) 1164

6. England (-) 1151

7. Portugal (-) 1144

8. Holland (-) 1124

9. Russia (-) 1070

10. Croatia (-) 1064

12. Ecuador (+1) 1007

15. México (-) 994

16. Uruguay (-) 975

18. Brazil (-) 946

28. USA (-) 782

30. Chile (-4) 774

35. Paraguay (+2) 682

41. Bolivia (+1) 609

43. Peru (+3) 603

46. Panamá (+5) 594.

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FIFA RANKING DEC 2012 | SPAIN Nº 1

FIFA has handed in its December 2012 WORLD NATIONS RANKING with SPAIN finishing the year in the Nº1 position. Its the 5th straight year for SPAIN in the number one position & remarkable & historical achievement.

Since the creation of the FIFA ranking system back in 1993 only 7 Nations have occupied the Nº1 position at any one moment: Germany, Brazil, Italy, France, Argentina, Holland & Spain.

The FIFA Top 20 Ranking for December 2012

Dec 2012

	Rnk	Team	Pts	+/- Pos
	1	Spain	1606	0
	2	Germany	1437	0
	3	Argentina	1290	0
	4	Italy	1165	1
	5	Colombia	1164	3
	6	England	1151	0
	7	Portugal	1144	-3
	8	Netherlands	1124	-1
	9	Russia	1070	0
	10	Croatia	1064	0
	11	Greece	1033	1
	12	Switzerland	1004	4
	13	Ecuador	999	4
	14	Côte d'Ivoire	995	1
	15	Mexico	994	-1
	16	Uruguay	975	-5
	17	France	949	1
	18	Brazil	946	-5
	19	Algeria	887	0
	20	Sweden	870	3

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