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Which footballer has played against the most international teams?

Sergio Ramos fails to pull off a dramatic goal against Honduras at the 2010 World Cup
Sergio Ramos fails to pull off a dramatic goal against Honduras at the 2010 World Cup, one of scores of international sides he lined up against. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian

“The Spin claims that Mohammed Nabi has played against 43 international teams. There are a lot more international football teams than cricket teams, so who has played against the most?” asks Mark Jones.

Like all the best stories, this one starts with a decorated Estonia midfielder. “In the men’s game Martin Reim will take some beating,” writes Mick McMenemie. “He played against 65 different countries. If anyone else can beat that then fair play to them.”

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