Real Madrid is one of the most successful football clubs in the world. The club has won a record 33 La Liga titles, 19 Copa del Rey titles, 10 UEFA Champions League titles, and 2 UEFA Cups. With such a rich history, it is no surprise that Real Madrid has had some of the greatest players of all time. Here is a list of the top 10 legends of Real Madrid.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo: The Portuguese superstar is Real Madrid’s all-time leading goal scorer with 438 appearances and 450 goals. He is the only player to have won the Ballon d’Or four times while playing for the club. He won four Champions League titles and two La Liga titles during his time at the club.
2. Zinedine Zidane: The French midfielder is one of the greatest players of all time. He made 225 appearances for Real Madrid and won two La Liga titles and one Champions League title. He is also remembered for his iconic goal in the 2002 Champions League final.
3. Ferenc Puskas: The Hungarian forward is one of the greatest goalscorers of all time. He made 225 appearances for Real Madrid and scored 242 goals. He won three La Liga titles and five European Cups during his time at the club.
4. Iker Casillas: The Spanish goalkeeper is the most decorated player in Real Madrid’s history. He made 725 appearances for the club and won five La Liga titles and three Champions League titles. He is also the only goalkeeper to have won the FIFA World Cup Golden Glove award.
5. Alfredo Di Stefano: The Argentine forward is considered to be one of the greatest players of all time. He made 307 appearances for Real Madrid and scored 216 goals. He won eight La Liga titles and five European Cups during his time at the club.
6. Francisco Gento: The Spanish winger is one of the most decorated players in Real Madrid’s history. He made 602 appearances for the club and won 12 La Liga titles and six European Cups. He is also the only player to have won the European Cup six times.
7. Raul Gonzalez: The Spanish forward is the second-highest goalscorer in Real Madrid’s history. He made 550 appearances for the club and scored 323 goals. He won six La Liga titles and three Champions League titles during his time at the club.
8. Hugo Sanchez: The Mexican forward is one of the greatest goalscorers of all time. He made 332 appearances for Real Madrid and scored 208 goals. He won five La Liga titles and one European Cup during his time at the club.
9. Roberto Carlos: The Brazilian left-back is one of the greatest defenders of all time. He made 527 appearances for Real Madrid and won four La Liga titles and three Champions League titles. He is also remembered for his iconic free-kick goal against France in 1997.
10. Emilio Butragueno: The Spanish forward is one of the greatest goalscorers of all time. He made 463 appearances for Real Madrid and scored 206 goals. He won six La Liga titles and two European Cups during his time at the club.
Real Madrid has had some of the greatest players of all time and this list is a testament to that. These players have left an indelible mark on the club and will be remembered for generations to come.