Real Madrid: the nine Germans to have graced the Bernabéu

Günter Netzer joined Real Madrid in 1973 and spent three seasons at the Bernabéu.

Günter Netzer joined Real Madrid in 1973 and spent three seasons at the Bernabéu.

Paul Breitner represented Real Madrid from 1974 to 1977.

Paul Breitner represented Real Madrid from 1974 to 1977.

Paul Breitner represented Real Madrid from 1974 to 1977.

Uli Stielike spent eight seasons at Real Madrid between 1977 and 1985, racking up more than 300 games and 50 goals.

Uli Stielike spent eight seasons at Real Madrid between 1977 and 1985, racking up more than 300 games and 50 goals.

Uli Stielike spent eight seasons at Real Madrid between 1977 and 1985, racking up more than 300 games and 50 goals.

Bernd Schuster, one of few players to play for Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid, arrived at the Bernabéu in 1988 and spent two seasons at the club.

Bernd Schuster, one of few players to play for Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid, arrived at the Bernabéu in 1988 and spent two seasons at the club.

Bernd Schuster, one of few players to play for Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid, arrived at the Bernabéu in 1988 and spent two seasons at the club.

Bodo Illgner played for Real Madrid between 1996 and 2001, winning two Liga titles and two Champions Leagues.

Bodo Illgner played for Real Madrid between 1996 and 2001, winning two Liga titles and two Champions Leagues.

Bodo Illgner played for Real Madrid between 1996 and 2001, winning two Liga titles and two Champions Leagues.

Christoph Metzelder spent three seasons at Real Madrid between 2007 and 2010.

Christoph Metzelder spent three seasons at Real Madrid between 2007 and 2010.

Christoph Metzelder spent three seasons at Real Madrid between 2007 and 2010.

Mesut Özil signed for Real Madrid in 2010 and remained at the Bernabéu until 2014.

Mesut Özil signed for Real Madrid in 2010 and remained at the Bernabéu until 2014.

Mesut Özil signed for Real Madrid in 2010 and remained at the Bernabéu until 2014.

Sami Khedira arrived at the Bernabéu from Stuttgart in 2010 and spent five seasons at the club.

Sami Khedira arrived at the Bernabéu from Stuttgart in 2010 and spent five seasons at the club.

Sami Khedira arrived at the Bernabéu from Stuttgart in 2010 and spent five seasons at the club.

Toni Kroos arrived at Real Madrid in 2014 after helping Germany to the World Cup title.

Toni Kroos arrived at Real Madrid in 2014 after helping Germany to the World Cup title.

Toni Kroos arrived at Real Madrid in 2014 after helping Germany to the World Cup title.