The only current Spanish-based player is Republic of Ireland International Steve Finnan at RCD Espanyol and it's been since the 80's since a NI, Scottish, or Welsh player has gone to the Spanish top division.
Last Player From:
England - David Beckham (Real Madrid: 2007)
Rep of Ireland - Steve Finnan (currently at RCD Espanyol)
Northern Ireland - James Hagan (Celta da Vigo: 1989)
Scotland - Ted McMinn (Sevilla: 1988)
Wales - Mark Hughes (Barcelona: 1987)
This is the All-time list of UK/Ireland players who've made at least one first division appearance in Spain.
ENGLAND -- (17)
Dalian Atkinson – Real Sociedad – 1990-91
Peter Barnes – Real Betis – 1982-83
David Beckham – Real Madrid – 2003-07
Stan Collymore – Real Oviedo – 2000-01
Laurie Cunningham – Real Madrid, Sporting de Gijón – 1979-82, 1983-84
Mark Draper – Rayo Vallecano – 1999-00
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Georges Green – RCD Espanyol – 1935-36
Adrian Heath – RCD Espanyol – 1988-89
Sammy Lee – CA Osasuna – 1987-89
Gary Lineker – FC Barcelona – 1986-89
Harris Lowe – Real Sociedad – 1934-35
Steve McManaman – Real Madrid – 1999-03
Raphael Meade – Real Betis – 1987-88
Michael Owen – Real Madrid – 2004-05
Kevin Richardson – Real Sociedad – 1990-91
Vinny Samways – UD Las Palmas, Sevilla FC – 2000-03
Jonathan Woodgate – Real Madrid – 2005-06
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REPUBLIC OF IRELAND -- (8)
John Aldridge – Real Sociedad – 1989-91
Liam Buckley – Racing – 1986-87
Alan Campbell – Racing – 1984-86
Steve Finnan – RCD Espanyol – 2008-Current
Ashley Grimes – CA Osasuna – 1989-90
Ian Harte – Levante UD – 2004-05, 2006-07
Kevin Moran – Sporting de Gijón – 1988-90
Michael Robinson – CA Osasuna – 1986-89
NORTHERN IRELAND -- (2)
Gerry Armstrong – RCD Mallorca – 1983-84
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James Hagan – Celta de Vigo – 1987-89
SCOTLAND -- (3)
Steve Archibald – FC Barcelona – 1984-87
Ted McMinn – Sevilla FC – 1986-88
Jack Watson – Real Madrid – 1948-49
WALES -- (1)
Mark Hughes – FC Barcelona – 1986-87
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ReplyDeleteKeith Anthony Thompson in Real Oviedo (1985-89). In my team (Deportivo La Corunna) in second division... Brian Louie Donowa (1985-88) and the scottish James Steel (1986-87).