Former Spain and Real Madrid captain, and one of the most highly regarded and decorated football players in history, unveiled the exclusive Fernando Hierro Gold and Silver coin range at the stunning Palacio Cibeles alongside a host of his ex-teammates including the likes of Luis Figo, Raul, Predrag Mijatovic and Iker Casillas.
To mark the limited edition range of coins going on sale, the highest scoring Real Madrid & Spain defender of all time sat down to choose his Golden XI, comprised of only his ex-teammates from a stellar 18-year playing career that saw him represent Real Valladolid, Real Madrid, Al-Club Rayyan, and Bolton Wanderers as well as win 89 caps for the Spanish National team. During this time, he won the Champions League 3 times as well as 5 La Liga titles.
Considering the quality of players he has lined up with across nearly two decades of almost uninterrupted success, selecting his Golden XI was no easy task – indeed few players have been able to consider so many multiple Champions League, World Cup and Ballon D’Or winners as teammates.
Ultimately, the final selection by the 2002 Champions League winning captain is surely a winning one. The 4-4-2 formation has allowed him to include some of the best players in the game’s history in his Golden XI and features the likes of Zinedine Zidane, Raul, Ronaldo, Iker Casillas, Roberto Carlos, and Luis Figo to name just a few. To manage the team, he has opted for the man who gave him his big break in professional football at Real Valladolid: Vicente Cantatore.
