Spain 23-Man World Cup 2018 Squad & Possible Starting Lineup
Julen Lopetegui has declared the last 23-man squad for Spain and the picture underneath is the official declaration of Spanish Squad. Alvaro Morata passes up a great opportunity for the world glass while Aspas, Rodrigo, Lucas Vasquez and Asensio joins Diego Costa in the last 23 man squad.

Spain Coach: Julen Lopetegui
Julen Lopetegui Argote is a former Spanish footballer who played as a goalkeeper, and is the manager of the Spain national team.Spain will be one of the favourites to go all the way in 2018 world cup under new coach Julen Lopetegui who was a surprise appointment back in 2016 after Vicente Del Bosque retired from international coaching role. Spain have been doing pretty well under Lopetegui since he took over and he has been forced to change from that famous 4-3-3 system to more of a 4-5-1 due to lack of quality wingers. Lopetegui do have to improvise with his team selection as the squad is not as talented as it used to be.
Possible Starting Lineups:
David De Gea is surely set to start in goal for Spain after his incredible form over the last few seasons. Jordi Alba and Dani Carvjal/Cesar Azpilicueta as full backs. Sergio Ramos and Pique to continue playing in central defense roles. Sergio Busquets to start as defensive midfielder with Saul Niguez and Thiago Alcantara taking central midfield roles. Spain do not have proper recognized pacy wingers and we can expect Isco and Koke to start on either side of the flanks and depending on match situations Marco Asensio and Suso can be used as forwards in three man attack . Diego Costa is surely first choice striker with Alvaro Morata as back up.
Youngsters to watchout for: Marco Asensio and Suso
Asensio is as yet youthful and won't not begin each diversion but rather he is a player who may amaze a couple of one given a possibility. As of now a first cooperative person at Real Madrid scoring in the Champions League last he unquestionably have what it takes to be a first cooperative person with national group. Suso is another name at present playing at Milan who can be utilized as right winger and behind the striker.
Spain Schedule of World Cup 2018:
- Portugal vs Spain – 15 June 2018
- Iran vs Spain – 20 June 2018
- Spain vs Morocco – 25 June 2018
Possible Spain 23 Men Squad Confirmed: Spain’s confirmed final 23man squad is listed below with couple of surprise inclusions in Alvaro Odriozola and Lucas Vazquez as Morata misses out in the final squad.
PLAYER | CLUB | AGE | POSITION | |
1 | David de Gea | Manchester United | GK | |
2 | Pepe Reina | Napoli | GK | |
3 | Sergio Rico | Sevilla | GK | |
4 | Gerard Piqué | Barcelona | Defender | |
5 | Alvaro Odriozola | Real Soceidad | Defender | |
6 | Sergio Ramos | Real Madrid | Defender | |
7 | Jordi Alba | Barcelona | Defender | |
8 | Monreal | Arsenal | Defender | |
9 | Nacho | Real Madrid | Defender | |
10 | Dani Carvajal | Real Madrid | Defender | |
11 | César Azpilicueta | Chelsea | Defender | |
12 | Javi Martínez | Bayern Munich | Defender | |
13 | Sergio Busquets | Barcelona | Midfielder | |
14 | Andrés Iniesta | Barcelona | Midfielder | |
15 | Thiago Alcantara | Bayern Munich | Midfielder | |
16 | David Silva | Manchester City | Midfielder | |
17 | Marco Asensio | Real Madrid | Midfielder | |
18 | Isco | Real Madrid | Midfielder | |
19 | Koke | Atlético Madrid | Midfielder | |
20 | Lucas Vazquez | Real Madrid | Forward | |
21 | Iago Aspas | Forward | ||
22 | Rodrigo Moreno | Valencia | Forward | |
23 | Diego Costa | Atletico Madrid | Forward |
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