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Ramos crowned as La Roja conquer

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:05:00 GMT

Sergio Ramos has topped the Castrol Index at the end of a FIFA World Cup in which Spain's outstanding defence provided the foundation for a first-ever world title.

Spaniards on top as Lahm slips

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:49:00 GMT

Sergio Ramos has moved to the top of the latest Castrol Index and is followed in the leading positions by each of his Spanish defensive colleagues.

Lahm's the number one for Germany

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 10:58:00 GMT

Germany are being talked about as possible world champions again so it is fitting that as the FIFA World Cup™ enters its final week their captain should be ahead in the Castrol Index.

Castrol Index: The ratings explained

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 11:41:00 GMT

The Castrol Index has produced some interesting scores at the FIFA World Cup™. FIFA.com rounds up some typical questions from users - together with the experts' answers.

Spain reign as fullbacks climb

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:54:00 GMT

Spain are building momentum as the FIFA World Cup™ knockout rounds continue, and their fullbacks have climbed to the top of the Castrol Index, with Joan Capdevila pipping Sergio Ramos to pole.

Lahm on the rise but Chile still rule

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 10:58:00 GMT

Germany captain Philipp Lahm rocketed up to to third but Chile duo Gary Medel and Waldo Ponce held on to top spot in a Castrol Index dominated by defenders.

Medel maintains defensive supremacy

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:59:00 GMT

There is a South American flavour to the second Castrol Index of South Africa 2010, and it is once again a defender, Chile's Gary Medel, who is leading from the front.

Heinze leaves strikers in the shade

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:02:00 GMT

With goals at a premium in the opening round of matches at South Africa 2010, defenders and goalkeepers dominate the first Castrol Index - with Gabriel Heinze on top.