Sergio

A talented midfielder he is a product of the Espanyol youth system after signing as a youngster from Hospitalet. He played for the second team for three seasons before forcing his way into the first team towards the end of the 1997-1998 season. He was a key in the team's midfield and his excellent performances earned him his first international cap in April 2001 against Japan. He moved to Deportivo La Coruna in the summer of 2001 for a £ 10 million fee and he has been a regular member of the Spanish squad since. He may have to be content with a position on the bench in the Finals as the Spanish squad is loaded with talent in the central positions.