Players come and go at the Bernabeu, but some leave an enduring mark on the hearts of Real Madrid fans. Let's take a look at the top five players in Real Madrid's history in this article. Follow along with us.
Cristiano Ronaldo
For many, the debate about football's greatest is a one-man show featuring
Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese maestro's nine-year reign at Real Madrid
was a masterclass in goal-scoring and trophy-winning. His name is synonymous
with the club, and his impact on the Madridista faithful is immeasurable.
Cristiano Ronaldo's stats with Real Madrid
In a truly astonishing statistic, Cristiano Ronaldo contributed to 582 goals
for Real Madrid, scoring 450 goals and providing 131 assists, all within
just 438 appearances for the club!.
Zinedine Zidane
The legendary French midfielder Zinedine Zidane's achievements with Real
Madrid extend beyond his managerial successes. The artistic performances he
delivered have left an indelible mark in the memories of Bernabéu fans,
earning him a special place among the top five players in the club’s
history.
Zidane’s ability to shine in crucial moments, much like Cristiano Ronaldo,
and his knack for making a difference against top European clubs and
national teams over many years make him one of the greatest midfielders of
all time.
Zinedine Zidane's stats with Real Madrid as a player
During his playing career with Real Madrid, the legendary midfielder
Zinedine Zidane played 227 matches, contributing to 117 goals by scoring 49
and assisting 68.
Iker Casillas
We must also highlight one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of the
Bernabéu, the Spanish legend Iker Casillas. It's impossible for Real Madrid
fans, and Spanish football fans in general, to forget his remarkable
performances, which earned him recognition as one of the greatest
goalkeepers of all time.
Iker Casillas' stats with Real Madrid
Throughout his career with Real Madrid, Iker Casillas played 725 matches,
specifically clocking 64,913 minutes on the pitch, and kept a clean sheet in
264 matches. This is an impressive statistic considering he played during an
era with some of the best forwards in La Liga history and top European
strikers.
Casillas received 23 yellow cards during his time with Real Madrid and was
sent off on three occasions.
Raúl González
Another Spaniard on our list is Raúl González, the legendary forward whose
career with the team ended 14 years ago, in 2010, after spending 16 years
with the club.
Raúl González's stats with Real Madrid
Raúl's record with Real Madrid features the highest number of appearances
among the players on this list. He played 741 matches, contributing to 437
goals by scoring 323 and assisting 114.
Sergio Ramos
How could the name of the legendary Spanish defender Sergio Ramos be missing
from the list of the greatest Real Madrid players of all time? Ramos led the
team to numerous achievements with his leadership and tenacity on the
Bernabéu pitch, earning the nickname "El Capitano."
Many defenders have etched their names in gold in this position, but few
have combined defensive and offensive capabilities like Sergio Ramos with
Real Madrid.
Sergio Ramos' stats with Real Madrid
The legendary Spanish defender Sergio Ramos played 671 matches for Real
Madrid, contributing to 141 goals by scoring 101 and assisting 40.