Only three non-EU nationals can be on the pitch at anytime. Those with European ancestry can claim a passport from the nation their ancestors came from. e.g Gago can claim an Italian passport as he has Italian ancestry. If a Latin American player cannot prove European ancestry he can claim a Spanish passport by playing in Spain for 2 years.
Gonzalo Higuaín
Fernando Gago
Roberto Carlos
Emerson
Robinho
Mahamadou Diarra
Fabio Cannavaro
