100 International Caps Trivia Quiz

Answer: Andoni Zubizaretta

Goalkeeper Zubizaretta's first game for Spain was against Finland on 23rd January, 1985. Spain won the game 3-1 and it wasn't until his 10th game that he tasted defeat for the first time in a 1-0 loss to Brazil during the 1986 World Cup. He played his last game for Spain in the 1998 World Cup in a 6-1 demolition of Bulgaria on 24th June. Camacho gained 81 caps between 1975-88, Butragueno earned 69 between 1984-92, and Gordillo 75 caps between 1978-88.

Answer: Lothar Matthaus

Midfield maestro Matthaus' first game for the then West Germany came in a 3-2 win over Holland on 14th June, 1980. His last game, on 20th June 1980 was a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Portugal in the European Championships. Klinsmann is also a member of the 100 club, having notched up 108 caps between 1987-98. Brehme earned 86 caps between 1984-94, and Helmer 68 caps between 1990-98.

Answer: Peter Shilton

Shilton played his first England game in goal against East Germany on 25th November, 1970. England won the game 3-1. His last appearance wearing the three lions was on 7th July, 1990 in a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Italy in the World Cup. Butcher played 77 times for England between 1980-90, Pearce earned 78 caps between 1987-99 and Wilkins played 84 times between 1976-86.

Answer: Alberto Garcia Aspe

Garcia Aspe played his first game for Mexico on 26th April 1988 in a 4-1 win over Honduras. His last game came in the World Cup of 2002 during a 2-0 defeat at the hands of USA on 17th June. Hermosillo played 90 times for Mexico between 1984-97, Sanchez earned 58 caps between 1977-98, and Pelaez played 43 times between 1989-99.

Answer: Pat Jennings

Jennings' debut for Northern Ireland came in a 3-2 victory against Wales on 15th April, 1964. His last game was over 20 years later in a World Cup game against Brazil on 12th June, 1986. Brazil won the game 3-0. Donaghy played 91 times for his country between 1980-94, Nicholl earned 73 caps between 1976-86, and O'Neill gained 64 caps between 1972-85.

Answer: Thomas Ravelli

Ravelli made his debut for Sweden in a 2-1 defeat to Finland on 15th February, 1981. His last game for his country came in a World Cup qualifying game game against Estonia on 11th October, 1997. Sweden won the game 1-0. Andersson played 83 times for his country between 1990-2000, Mild earned 74 caps between 1991-2001, and Stromberg gained 52 caps between 1982-90.

Answer: Peter Schmeichel

Schmeichel made his Denmark debut on 20th May, 1987 in a 5-0 win over Greece. His last full international came on 25th April, 2001 when Slovenia were beaten 3-0. Laudrup is another member of the 100 club, earning 104 caps for his country between 1982-98. Sivebaek played 87 times between 1982-92, and Rieper gained 61 caps between 1990-2000.

Answer: Dino Zoff

Zoff's first game for Italy came on 20th April, 1968 in a 2-0 win over Bulgaria. His last appearance was a 2-0 win against Sweden on 29th May, 1983. Baresi earned 81 caps between 1982-94, Bergomi also played 81 times between 1982-98, and Gentile gained 71 caps between 1971-84.

Answer: Oleg Blokhin

Blokhin's first game for his country was a 1-1 draw with Finland on 16th July, 1972. His last appearance came in a 1-0 defeat to West Germany on 21st September, 1988. Dasaev played 97 times between 1979-90, Aleinikov gained 77 caps between 1984-91, and Kuznetsov earned 63 caps between 1986-92.

Answer: Kenny Dalglish

Dalglish made his Scotland debut on 10th November, 1971 in a 1-0 win against Belgium. His last game was in a 3-0 win over Luxembourg on 12th November, 1986. Leighton earned 91 caps for Scotland between 1983-99, Law played 55 times between 1959-74, and Bremner earned 54 caps between 1965-76.