Cristiano, Iker, Raul, Zidane. Who makes The Mail's 50 best players?
Seven of the current squad are included in the list put together by the British media outlet as well as some of the club's most iconic figures from the past.
The Daily Mail has combined a list made up of Real Madrid players past and present ordering them as they consider the best 50 ever to pull on the famous white jersey.
Legends together
According to the media outlet, current star Cristiano Ronaldo takes second place while the legend that is Alfredo Di Stéfano pips him to the number one spot. Paco Gento is in third position. The top 10 is completed with names that could've graced any team: Puskas, Zidane, Raúl, Casillas, Amancio, Pirri and Butragueño.
Real Madrid legends: Puskas and Di Stefano
Over 10% playing today
As well as Cristiano there are another six players on the list from the current Madrid squad. Sergio Ramos (13), Bale (15), Pepe (31), Benzema (41), Marcelo (42) and Modric (43).
Of the 50 on the list 31 have won the European Cup/Champions League while in with the Spanish club.
The list in full:
The Daily Mail Top 50
Player | Period | |
1 | Di Stéfano | 1953-1964 |
2 | Cristiano Ronaldo | 2009- |
3 | Gento | 1953-1971 |
4 | Puskas | 1958-1966 |
5 | Zidane | 2001-2006 |
6 | Raúl | 1994-2010 |
7 | Casillas | 1999-2015 |
8 | Amancio | 1962-1976 |
9 | Pirri | 1964-1980 |
10 | Butragueño | 1984-1995 |
11 | Hugo Sánchez | 1985-1992 |
12 | Hierro | 1989-2003 |
13 | Sergio Ramos | 2005- |
14 | Juanito | 1977-1987 |
15 | Bale | 2013- |
16 | Mijatovic | 1996-1999 |
17 | Redondo | 1994-2000 |
18 | Santillana | 1971-1988 |
19 | Camacho | 1973-1989 |
20 | Kopa | 1956-1959 |
21 | Ronaldo | 2002-2007 |
22 | Bernabéu | 1911-1928 |
23 | Zamorano | 1992-1996 |
24 | Sanchís | 1983-2001 |
25 | Zamora | 1930-1936 |
26 | Rial | 1954-1961 |
27 | Roberto Carlos | 1996-2007 |
28 | Zoco | 1962-1974 |
29 | Míchel | 1982-1996 |
30 | Chendo | 1982-1998 |
31 | Pepe | 2007- |
32 | Gordillo | 1985-1992 |
33 | Buyo | 1986-1997 |
34 | Zárraga | 1949-1962 |
35 | Miguel Muñoz | 1948-1958 |
36 | Marquitos | 1954-1962 |
37 | Martín Vázquez | 1983-1990 |
38 | Di María | 2010-2014 |
39 | Makelele | 2000-2003 |
40 | Morientes | 1997-2005 |
41 | Benzema | 2009- |
42 | Marcelo | 2007- |
43 | Modric | 2012- |
44 | Goyo Benito | 1966-1982 |
45 | Del Bosque | 1968-1984 |
46 | McManaman | 1999-2003 |
47 | Santamaría | 1957-1966 |
48 | Cunningham | 1979-1984 |
49 | Quincoces | 1945-1948 |
50 | Beckham | 2003-2007 |
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