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Paco Gento played as a left winger.

Gento began his career at Racing Santander in 1952 and moved to Real Madrid the following season. He appeared in a joint record eight European Cup finals, winning a record six, as well as winning 12 La Liga titles.

In a 14-year international career, Gento earned 43 caps for Spain, playing at the World Cup in 1962 and 1966.

Following the death of Alfredo Di Stéfano, Gento was appointed as the Honorary President of Real Madrid.

Honours

Real Madrid

• La Liga (12): 1953–54, 1954–55, 1956–57, 1957–58, 1960–61, 1961–62, 1962–63, 1963–64, 1964–65, 1966–67, 1967–68, 1968–69

• Copa del Rey (2): 1961–62, 1969–70

• European Cup (6): 1955–56, 1956–57, 1957–58, 1958–59, 1959–60, 1965–66

• Intercontinental Cup (1): 1960

• Latin Cup (2): 1955, 1957

Individual

• World Soccer World XI: 1960, 1961, 1962

• Golden Foot Legends Award: 2004

• World Soccer: The 100 Greatest Footballers of All Time

• IFFHS Legends

Records

• Most La Liga titles: 12

• Most European Cup titles: 6

• Most European Cup final appearances: 8 (tied with Paolo Maldini)

• Most major trophies with Real Madrid: 23

References

Paco Gento played as a left winger.

Gento began his career at Racing Santander in 1952 and moved to Real Madrid the following season. He appeared in a joint record eight European Cup finals, winning a record six, as well as winning 12 La Liga titles.

In a 14-year international career, Gento earned 43 caps for Spain, playing at the World Cup in 1962 and 1966.

Following the death of Alfredo Di Stéfano, Gento was appointed as the Honorary President of Real Madrid.