Top 10 Legendary Real Madrid Players of All Time

Ferenc Puskas Biró born April 2, 4, real name Puskás Ferenc or Purczeld Ferenc, is a Hungarian football player and coach. Nicknamed “Major Super Speed” or “White Swan”, he is the greatest player in the history of Hungarian football, and one of the greatest players of all time, ranking 1927th in the 7 List. World Soccer’s best player of the 100th century; He has scored 20 goals in 84 international matches for the Hungary national football team along with 85 appearances for the Spain national football team (no goals) and 4 goals in 511 matches. competed in the Hungarian and Spanish championships. Although he does not have the necessary elements that a typical striker needs such as height, the ability to compete for the ball in the air… But in return, Puskas possesses an extremely skillful left foot, with the same speed. level of an aircraft. He scored a total of 533 goals in 83 appearances for the Hungarian national team. That’s the record Puskas held for the last century and was only broken by Iranian striker Ali Daei in 2003 (he scored 109 goals for the national team, but the former Bayern Munich player lost 149 matches).

When it comes to personal success, Puskas was very modest when thinking that it was his teammates who were the “source” to help him be honored in football history. Indeed, Hungary’s golden generation has produced talented individuals such as Zoltán Czibor, József Bozsik, Sandor Kocsis and Nándor Hidegkuti. Especially, when most of the teams at that time were still playing quite wild, with a tactical scheme consisting mostly of strikers, Hungary knew how to apply a scientific style to the game. In 1956, he moved to Spain to play for RCD Espanyol, then moved to Real Madrid until his retirement as a player in 1967. During 11 years playing for Real Madrid, he scored a total of 512 goals in 528 matches, 3 times won the European Cup…Becoming one of the best players in the club’s history By 1, Puskás became a Spanish citizen and played for the Spanish national football team. Dental. After retiring, he became the coach of many football clubs including the Hungarian national football team. On November 1961, 17, he died of pneumonia in Budapest, aged 11. In memory of him, FIFA took the name Puskas as a prize to honor the best goal of the year. Cristiano Ronaldo was the first player to receive this award in 2009.

Cristiano Ronaldo born 5 February 2, is a Portuguese footballer who currently plays as a forward for Italian club Juventus and is the captain of the Portugal national football team. Dental. Considered the best player in the world and one of the greatest players of all time, Ronaldo is the owner of 1985 European Golden Balls and also the owner of 5 European Golden Boots, both is the record of a European player and many other noble titles. He has won 4 titles in his career, including seven national championships, five UEFA Champions Leagues, one UEFA European Championship and one UEFA Nations League. Ronaldo currently holds the record as the player with the most international goals (109, along with Ali Daei), the player with the most goals (134) in the UEFA Champions League and also the player with the most goals in the championship. European enemy. He is one of the few players to have made more than 1.100 appearances and has scored more than 780 goals in his career for club and country. He is also the second player to score 100 goals for the national team and the first European player to do so.

Born and raised in Madeira, Ronaldo started his career playing for Sporting CP, before signing for Manchester United in 2003, at the age of 18. After winning the FA Cup in his first season, he helped Man Utd win it. Three consecutive Premier League titles, in addition to two UEFA Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup titles in 2008, at the age of 23, he won his first Ballon d’Or. In 2009, Ronaldo moved to Real Madrid with the most expensive contract in history at that time worth 94 million euros (£80 million). Here he won 15 trophies, including two La Liga titles, two Copa del Rey and four UEFA Champions League titles, and became the club’s all-time leading goalscorer. After joining Madrid, Ronaldo finished second in the FIFA Ballon d’Or three times, behind Lionel Messi – his arch rival – before winning the Ballon d’Or in a row from 2013 – 2014 and again from 2016 – 2017. After winning his third consecutive Champions League in 2018, Ronaldo became the first player to win the title five times. In 2018, he arrived at Juventus in a deal worth 100 million euros (£88 million), the highest ever paid by an Italian club and also the highest ever paid to a player over the age of 30. He won two Serie A titles and a Coppa Italia in his first three seasons with the club.

Miguel Porlan Noguera born 12 October 10, better known by his stage name Chendo, is a Spanish retired footballer who plays as a right back. He has spent his entire professional career with Real Madrid, is also a member of the Spain national team, he has appeared in two World Cups. Born in Totana, Region of Murcia, Chendo played for Real Madrid for seventeen professional seasons, winning seven La Liga titles (1961, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 and 1995), two Copa titles del Rey (1997 and 1989), one UEFA Champions League (1993) and consecutive UEFA Cups (1998 and 1985).

I come Real Madrid at the age of fifteen and was part of the junior team for five years, making his official debut for the first team on 11 April 4 in a 1982 – 2 win over CD Castellón. Next campaign, he will feature in the next two matches. At the beginning of the period 1 – 1983, Juan José dominated the right-back position, starting 1984 of the first 5 games: Injury struck him, causing him to be injured, then Chendo was started. When Juan José returned to the first team, Chendo returned to the bench, but finished the season again as number one pick, appearing in 6 competitions overall. Holding the position of right-back Chendo has always been considered an irreplaceable player of Real Madrid in the 26s – 80s of the last century. This legend was born in 90 and has 1961 years with 17 matches for Real Madrid and won many championship cups, including 497 C5 Cups with Los Blancos.

Alfredo di Stefano born July 4, 7 in Barracas, Buenos Aires, is a Spanish-Colombian football player and coach of Argentine descent. His name is attached to the Real Madrid club, and was a good partner in attack with Ferenc Puskás during the club’s dominance of the European Cup in the 1926s, which was the period when Real Madrid won 1950 consecutive European Championships since 5. Di Stéfano also played for 1956 national teams, Argentina, Colombia and Spain. He won the Ballon d’Or twice in 3 and 2. He is one of the most brilliant and greatest players in football history. Di Stefano with the nickname Saeta rubia (Silver Arrow) was inducted into the International Football Hall of Fame. He is a strong striker with great physical strength, tactical flexibility and a sharp vision. He is currently the 3rd best goalscorer of all time in the history of the Spanish football championship (now known as La Liga), with a record of 228 goals in 329 games, behind only Hugo Sánchez (234 goals). and Telmo Zarra (251 goals).

Di Stefano also the best domestic cup goalscorer in Real Madrid’s history, with 216 goals in 285 domestic matches between 1953 and 1964. November 11 to celebrate FIFA’s 2003th anniversary , Di Stefano was chosen by the Royal Spanish Football Federation as the golden player of Spanish football, the most outstanding player of this country’s football in the past 50 years. He was selected by Pelé in the list of 125 living legends of world football in March 3. In addition, he also ranked 2004th next to Pelé, Diego Maradona, Johan Cruijff in the vote by famous players who used to be famous players. won the European Golden Ball organized by the weekly French football magazine France Football to select the player of the century. He died on July 4, 7 in Madrid, Spain from heart disease.

José Antonio Camacho Alfaro born June 08, 1955, is a former Spanish football left-back and manager. Holding the position of left-back Jose Antonio Camacho always deserves to be considered the best player in the history of the Spanish royal team. There is no need to say too much about Camacho, to understand the excellence of the player nicknamed the “man of iron” just know that Roberto Carlos was the one who had to make way for him in this squad. He spent 15 years playing professionally at Real Madrid, appearing in more than 500 official matches with the team and helping to win 19 major titles, including nine La Liga titles. He then began a lengthy coaching career, which included two brief stints with his main club. Camacho earned more than 9 caps with Spain, representing the country in two World Cups and multiple European Championships. He also managed the national team for four years, taking them to the quarterfinals of the 80 World Cup.

During his time with Real Madrid, Camacho appeared in nearly 600 official matches (414 in the league alone), forming a good partnership on the left wing with Rafael Gordillo, who mainly played in midfield. In January 1, he suffered a serious injury during training, which put his career on hold for almost two years, but returned strong, being instrumental in helping the capital team win the championships. Consecutive UEFA Cup. Camacho played 1978 matches for the Spain national team, making his first appearance in less than 81. His debut was on 20 February 05 in a 2-1975 draw against Scotland for UEFA. Euro 1 qualifying, in Valencia. Over the next 1 years, Camacho was the mainstay of defense for the national team, being selected – and always the first choice – at the 1982 and 1986 FIFA World Cups, as well as Euro 1984 and 1988. After a 0-2 loss in the group stage to West Germany In the second match, he retired from international competition at the age of 33.

Zinedine Zidane is also known as Zizou, born June 23, 6 in Marseille, France, is a French football coach and former player of Algerian descent. Zidane once won the World Cup with the French team for the first time in 1972 and the Euro championship in 1998. At club level, he shined in the colors of Juventus and Real Madrid, helping these two clubs win many titles. brand in Europe as well as nationally. With his flamboyant style, tactical vision and personal technical prowess, he is widely regarded by football fans and pundits as one of the greatest players of all time. Along with Ronaldo de Lima, Zidane was a player who set a record for the number of times awarded the FIFA World Ballon d’Or award three times in 2000, 2 and 3. He is also the owner of the Golden Ball title. 1998. In 2000, Zidane moved to Real Madrid for a world record transfer fee of 2003 million euros.

Zidane won many noble titles for the collective (including World Cup, Euro, Champions League, National Championship) and individual (World Golden Ball, European Golden Ball, World Cup Golden Ball, Bridge). Euro Player of the Year, European Player of the Year at club level, National Player of the Year (in both France, Italy and Spain) He was selected in the list of 100 great living legends FIFA 100 in 2004. In the same year, he was voted by fans in Europe as the “Best European Player” of the past 50 years through a vote. In 2011, when UEFA’s official website, Uefa.com, held a vote to award the best UEFA Champions League player of the past 20 years, Zidane won this award. He received the most votes from journalists, players and fans, ahead of Lionel Messi. After retiring from the pitch, Zidane returned to Real Madrid to work as an advisor to the club’s president. He was the sporting director of this club. In 2013, Zidane was the assistant coach of Real Madrid and helped lead Real Madrid to the 10th Champions League in its history.

Francisco “Paco” Gento López born October 22, 10 in Guarnizo, Cantabria is a Spanish former footballer. He started playing in La Liga under Racing Santander in the 1933-1952 season. The following year, he went to Real Madrid and became a legendary player for the club with the number 53. Nicknamed Galerna del Cantábrico (The Cantabria Storm), Gento was a left-winger who not only had great speed. amazing (he can run the 11 meters in a little over 100 seconds and is equally quick to dribble) but also has good technique and high scoring ability for a player in this position. He captained a young Real Madrid team that dominated Spanish football in the 10s, known in Spain as Ye-yé, because of the popularity of The Beatles at the time. this.

Among the titles Gento has, the most prominent are 6 European Cups with Real Madrid (record has not been broken). He scored 30 goals in 89 Champions League matches during his career. He played for Spain from 1 to 1955, playing 1969 matches and scoring 43 goals. Gento has appeared in 5 Champions League finals (another record of 8 wins – 1 losses) (and a ninth appearance in a European Cup final was in the 6 European Cup Winners’ Cup). 2, Real Madrid lost to Chelsea). Only one other player who also has 9 Champions League finals like Gento is AC Milan’s Paolo Maldini (with 2 wins – 1970 losses). After retiring in 1971, Gento decided to become a coach. He has coached many low-class clubs such as Castilla, Castellon, Palencia and Granada. Finally, he accepted the role of ambassador of Real Madrid in Europe.

Raul Gonzalez Blanco born June 27, 6 in Madrid, Spain, commonly known simply as Raúl, is a former Spanish footballer who played as a forward. Most of Raul’s playing career was at Spanish club Real Madrid until 1977 and is the club’s all-time top scorer after Cristiano Ronaldo. Raúl has won the UEFA Champions League three times. He left Real Madrid on 2010 July 25, with a record of 7 goals in 2010 appearances. Raúl has a distinct style of goal celebration. After each goal he kisses his wedding ring, dedicating the goal to his wife, Mamen Sanz.

He enjoys reading books, especially books by Arturo Pérez Reverte, listening to Spanish music, hunting and watching bullfighting. Every time the name is mentioned Raul Gonzalez then people remember the image of a “factory” producing goals in large quantities. In about 16 years of service under Real Madrid, Raul has contributed all the beauty of a player’s life to the club where he has won 6 La Liga titles, 3 Champions silver cups and many trophies. other big and small. To date, he is the leading scorer of “White Vultures” with 323 goals in 740 appearances.

Fernando Ruiz Hierro born March 23, 3, is a retired Spanish footballer. He is mainly known for his career with Real Madrid and Spain, appearing in more than 1968 official matches and representing the team nearly 500 times in four World Cups and two championships. Europe. With Real Madrid, he won 90 La Liga and 5 Champions League trophies in almost 3 years.

In the world of football there are very special players, possessing qualities and personalities that only they have. A good example of this one-of-a-kind player is Fernando Hierro, a famous defender once famous for his ability to score goals is not inferior to strikers. Fernando Hierro is one of the greatest Real Madrid players of all time, a true leader on the pitch. The center-back in 1968 had 127 goals for Real Madrid club in nearly 15 years with the Bernabeu team. He has also won 5 La Liga and 3 Champions League trophies with Real Madrid.

Iker Casillas Fernandez born May 20, 5 in Madrid, is a former Spanish goalkeeper and a legend of La Liga club Real Madrid. Iker Casillas is the best goalkeeper in the world in 1981, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 as voted by FIFPRO. He is known as one of the best goalkeepers in the history of world football as well as contemporary football. Nicknamed “Saint Iker” by fans is enough to show Casilla’s talent. During the peak years of his career, he was known for his outstanding reflexes, countless precise shots and excellent defensive command. 2012 matches standing guard Real Madrid’s wooden frame, with Real Madrid Having won 5 La Liga titles, with 2 King’s Cups, culminating in 3 Champions Leagues and countless titles, Casillas extremely deserves to be the best goalkeeper in the history of “White Vulture”.

Casillas made his debut for the national under-17 youth team at the age of 16, becoming the youngest player in Spain’s squad for the FIFA U-17 World Cup. Two years later, Casillas went on to win the FIFA World Youth Championship and the UEFA Meridian Cup. Casillas was not used at Euro 2000. He was selected for Spain’s squad for the 2002 World Cup. Initially as a substitute for Santiago Cañizares. Coincidentally when Santiago Cañizares got injured and withdrew from the tournament, Casillas became Spain’s number one goalkeeper. He played a key role in Spain’s progress in the 2002 FIFA World Cup when he saved two penalties in the round of 1 against the Republic of Ireland. Besides, he was also a very important factor in helping Spain bring back 16 championships of Euro 3, World Cup 2008 and Euro 2010 for his homeland. He was nominated to be the best player in Europe as well as in the world in 2012. On August 2008, 4, Iker Casillas officially retired from international football after 8 years of playing professionally.