Player Profiles:
FC Barcelona will have 7 + 1 (David Villa) players in South Africa. Real Madrid is the club with second most players in the squad with 5 players: Casillas, Albiol, Arbeloa, Sergio Ramos, Xabi Alonso.

Casillas 1
Iker Casillas is the number 1 in the goal for Spain and is expected to play every match in South Africa.

Ramos 15
Sergio Ramos is first choice for the right back. Ramos is expected to play in most matches.

Alonso 14
Xabi Alonso is in a tough spot in the middle of the field where competition is fierce. Xavi, Iniesta, Silva, Busquets are also competing for a place in the starting lineup. After Senna was not elected Xabi must have improved his chances though due to his good defensive credentials.

Albiol 18
Raul Albiol will probably not start for Spain. The spots at central defense are taken by the Barca duo Puyol and Pique. Albiol is first reserve though in case any substitutions will take place or if any injuries occur.

Arbeloa 2
Alvaro Arbeloa is a very versatile player. He can play left and right back and will also be able to help out at central defense if necessary. However, both backs are occupied with good players in the likes of Capdevilla and Sergio Ramos who both have more to bring in the forward directed play than Arbeloa. But Arbeloa could very well see playing time in South Africa in case there are injuries or through substitutions.

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