This article will tell you about the 10 greatest ever Real Madrid players
Real Madrid is one of the most successful and iconic football clubs in the world. The club has won a numerous of titles including:
- 35 La Liga titles
- 7 FIFA Club Worlds Cups
- 19 Copa del Rey titles
- 12 Spanish Super Cup
- 14 UEFA Champions League titles
- 2 UEFA Cups
- 3 Intercontinental Cups
- 5 UEFA Super Cups
Throughout its history, Real Madrid has been home to some of the greatest players in the world. Here is a list of the top 10 greatest players in Real Madrid’s history, in no particular order:
Real Madrid’s Greatests
Alfredo Di Stefano (1945-1964)
Di Stefano was an attacking midfielder who is one of the most influential players in Real Madrid’s history. He was was known for his dribbling skills and powerful shots.
He scored 216 goals in 282 appearances for Real Madrid and helped them win five consecutive European Cup titles from 1956 to 1960. He was also named European Footballer of the Year twice (1957 and 1959).
Francisco Gento (1953-1971)
Gento was a left winger who played for Real Madrid for 18 years and made 612 appearances for them. He won 12 La Liga titles and six European Cup/Champions League titles with Real Madrid, making him one of their most decorated players ever.
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He was known for his speed, dribbling skills and crossing ability which made him an integral part of their attack during his time at the club.
Raul Gonzalez (1994-2010)
Raul is widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers to ever play for Real Madrid. He scored 323 goals in 741 appearances for them over 16 seasons which makes him their all-time leading scorer in official competitions.
He won six La Liga titles, three Champions League titles and four Spanish Super Cups with them during his time at the club.
Iker Casillas (1999-2015)
Casillas is considered to be one of the best goalkeepers in football history. He spent 16 years at Real Madrid where he made 725 appearances for them across all competitions.
During his time at the club he won:
- 5 La Liga titles
- 2 Champions League titles,
- 2 Spanish Super Cups
- 4 UEFA Super Cups
Cristiano Ronaldo (2009-2018)
Arguably the greatest player in the club’s history, Cristiano Ronaldo joined Real Madrid from Manchester United in 2009. He went on to become one of their best ever players during his nine year spell at the club.
He scored 450 goals in 438 appearances across all competitions which makes him their second highest scorer behind Raul Gonzalez. During his time at Real Madrid he won:
- 4 Champions League titles
- 2 La Liga titles
- 2 Spanish Super Cups
- 3 UEFA Super Cups
Zinedine Zidane (2001-2006)
Zidane joined Real Madrid from Juventus in 2001. There he went on to become one of their greatest ever midfielders during his five year spell at the club.
He made 155 appearances across all competitions scoring 37 goals along with providing numerous assists. During his time at Real Madrid he won:
- 2 La Liga titles
- 1 Champions League title
- 2 Spanish Super Cups
Hugo Sanchez (1985-1992)
Sanchez joined Real Madrid from Atletico Madrid in 1985. There he went on to become one of their greatest ever strikers during his seven year spell at the club.
He scored 208 goals in 283 appearances across all competitions for the club. During his time at Real Madrid he won:
- 5 La Liga titles
- 2 Copa del Rey titles
- 1 UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup
- 1 Intercontinental Cup title
- 4 Pichichi Trophy
Roberto Carlos (1996-2007)
Roberto Carlos joined Real Madrid from Inter Milan in 1996. There he went on to become arguably their greatest left back during his 11 year spell at the club.
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He made 527 appearances across all competitions scoring 68 goals along with providing numerous assists. During his time at Real Madrid he won:
- 4 La Liga titles
- 3 UEFA Champions League trophies
- 2 Spanish Super Cups
- FIFA World Player Of The Year award
Luis Figo (2000-2005)
Figo joined Real Madrid from Barcelona in 2000. There he went on to become arguably their greatest right winger during his five year spell at the club.
He made 164 appearances across all competitions scoring 28 goals along with providing numerous assists. During his time at Real Madrid he won:
- 2 La Liga trophies
- 1 UEFA Champions League trophy
- 2 Spanish Super Cups
- FIFA World Player Of The Year award
Emilio Butragueno (1984-1995)
Butragueno joined Real Madrid from Castilla CF in 1984. There he went on to become arguably their greatest striker during his 11 year spell at the club.
He made 527 appearances across all competitions scoring 208 goals along with providing numerous assists. During his time at Real Madrid, he won:
- 6 La liga trophies
- 2 Copa del Rey titles
- 1 UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup title
- 1 Intercontinental Cup title
- 2 Pichichi trophy winner