Sergio Ramos’ tattoos: what do they mean?

Without any single doubt Sergio Ramos is one of the most influenced soccer players in the world. the 34-year-old center back has been playing for over 15 years for Real Madrid since his arrival before 2005-2006 season. Since then, he has become a true icon of the club as well as an emblem of his national team having played over 170 matches and lifted 2-euro cups and the World Cup in 2010.

Sergio Ramos is famous for his leadership and his extraordinary defending skills but at the same time he's visually impressive because of having his body completely full of tattoos. As some reports cold he has 113 tattoos all around his body. We are going to have a look at some of them and the special meaning they have for him.

The backside of his right forearm contains the tattoo of a Microphone with a rose at its base. There is also a tattoo of a small glass of red wine right next to them. His right elbow contains little tattoos like a sailing wheel of a ship enclosed in an outline of the spade, also an airplane taking off, a lightning bolt danger sign, an anchor and a horseshoe.

The inner side of Sergio’s left forearm contains the letters and Numerals, “JM VII P” tattooed on it, which stand for José María and Paqui, his parents. In mid of them, his lucky number, seven, in Roman numbers. Ramos’ right shoulder contains the tattoo of Hamsa wearing a crown. The Hamsa or the Hand of Fatima is a symbol of protection. Among many others, he also has some tattoos in his hands devoted to Rubio, his wife, and also, his father’s nickname.

Ramos' tattoos in his hands (photo: BodyArtGuru)