Sergio Ramos boasts an amazing array of tattoos, from symbolic numbers on his knuckles to the Champions League trophy
Sergio Ramos is famous for amazing array of tattoosCredit: Instagram @sergioramos
Spain legend Ramos boasts over 40 tattoos – but what do some of them mean?Credit: Getty
“I would have liked to have said goodbye at the Bernabeu,” he emotionally revealed.
“You are never really prepared for this day, it’s the most difficult of my career.”
The news has reportedly alerted Manchester United and PSG to Ramos’ availability.
With the next chapter in his career to begin, expect the defender to mark the occasion with a new tattoo.
Over the years, Ramos has collected as many tattoos as he has trophies. Here’s a selection of his most prominent and what they mean.
NUMBERS GAME
Found on the knuckles of Ramos’ left-hand are a set of numbers that are dear to the tough-man’s heart.
Etched on there are 35, +90, 32, 19, all with their own separate meanings.
Etched on Ramos’ knuckles are meaningful numbers that include squad numbers and a goal scored in the 2014 Champions League finalCredit: Getty
The +90 signifies his injury-time goal in the 2014 Champions League final against Atletico Madrid.
The rest are squad numbers he has worn through the years.
And the rose above that features the No4. The date 14.11.2015 is a nod to the birth date of his son, Marco.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE WINNER
Of course, being a four-time Champions League winner, Ramos was always going to mark the occasion.
On his left calf to commemorate winning the trophy Real Madrid – he has a reminder inked on his leg.
Below the card of the king are the following cities where he’s been victorious and they read: LISBON 2014, MILANO 2016, CARDIFF 2017, KIEV 2018.
Incidentally, on the back of his right calf is the World Cup, which he won in 2010.
On his left Ramos has a Champions League trophy inked, while above are the cities where he’s won the trophyCredit: AFP
MUM’S THE WORD
On the outside of his left-hand he has the name ‘Paqui’ scribbled on there.
That’s the name of his mother, and is the ultimate dedication to the woman that raised him.
On the other hand he has ‘Rubio’ – a surname for wife Pilar Rubio and his father’s nickname.\
‘Paqui’ is the name of his motherCredit: AFP
SCRUFF OF THE NECK
On the back of Ramos’ neck he has a tattoo of a heart being stabbed by a dagger with wings.
Below that is the quote: “A Lion Never Loses Over The Opinion Of The Sheep”.
It’s a reference to his playing style, as well his aggressive edge that has meant Ramos has had his critics over the years.
Ramos’ neck tattoo symbolises his courage on the pitch as well as a note to his criticsCredit: AFP
DREAM CATCHER
In the middle of his back Ramos has a dream catcher with his initials in the middle of it and a crown over them.
And there’s a quote with it too. “Only Those Who Went Hungry With Me And Stood By Me Will Eat At My Table,” it reads.
A dream catcher is used as a talisman to protect you from bad dreams or luck.
The dream catcher in the middle of Ramos’ back is his lucky charm – next to that it reads ‘Only Those Who Went Hungry With Me And Stood By Me Will Eat At My Table’Credit: Getty – Contributor
TRUE RELIGION
Ramos boasts several crucifix tattoos on his torso.
All are symbolic of his religious faith – he is a devout Catholic and that shows with his tattoo choices.
“I consider myself to be a believer, and I come from a Christian family, one that always had that belief,” he once said.
“And at the end of the day, it’s about where you’re brought up and the way you take on all that’s around you, so I consider myself religious.”
Faith is very important to RamosCredit: AFP
HUNGRY LIKE THE WOLF
Many people would say their favourite animal is a dog, cat or even a bird.
Not Sergio Ramos, though. His is the wolf – because of its fierce nature and courage.
Behind his left ear is a Chinese symbol – and it translates as ‘Wolf’.
The Chinese symbol next to Ramos’ ear translates to ‘Wolf’Credit: Getty
‘I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU’
Incredibly, Sergio is a fan of the Lord of the Rings films/books.
On the inner side of his left forearm he has ‘JM VII P’ tattooed. The VII which is number seven is what Ramos considers his lucky number. JM stands for Jose Marie while P is Paqui for his parents.
There’s also a white dove thrown on there with the meaning of peace.
But quite brilliantly, written in Elvish like in the Lord of the Rings, he has etched ‘I Will Never Forget You’.
