Founded in 1902, Real Madrid Football Club has grown to become one of the most famous and valuable companies in the world. This club brings together young talented and the best players. Football legends played here.
Real Madrid footballers wear white uniforms, which have not changed throughout the entire time. Let's take a look at the top ten and ten worst footballers to have played / are playing at the royal club. It is one of the most renowned clubs in Spanish football. He has 62 national titles: a record 33 La Liga titles, 19 Spanish Cups and 10 Spanish Super Cups. He holds the record for the most victories and goals in the Champions League (13 times, the only team to win this tournament - then the European Cup - 5 times in a row).
According to Deloitte, in the 2016/17 season, Real was the second highest earning club among clubs with an annual income of 674.6 million euros. It is one of the most valuable clubs worth $ 4.1 billion. A huge number of companies operate in the sports betting market. Among them you will find legal Russian bookmakers, as well as foreign ones. A beginner will easily get confused in this variety, so there is a rating of bookmakers so that he can find a reliable partner for making a bet.
10. Santillana is the best
Part of the undefeated Los Blancos was an amazing footballer named Carlos Alonso Gonzalez or simply Santillana. His performance in Real Madrid was admired by a large number of fans. Over 17 seasons, the footballer played in La Liga and played 643 official games, for which he scored 186 goals. If you count, Santillana has won 9 La Liga titles in his career, 4 Spanish Cups and the UEFA Cup.
For Real, he became one of the best forwards in history. Won La Liga three seasons in a row. Awesome footballer of all time.
10. Predrag Spasich is the worst
Predrag Spasic is a Serbian defender who retired at the age of 30 (now 52). Spent one season at Real Madrid Football Club. Moved to the "cream" in 1990 from the then Yugoslavian Partizan. At the 1990 World Championships, he showed a brilliant game in the national team and spent a good season in Partizan. Real Madrid hoped to close their weak position in the back line of defense. But unfortunately the player did not show a game worthy for a team with such ambitions. In total, he played 22 matches in a Real Madrid jersey and did not score a single goal. The fans disliked Predrag Spasic. After a failure at the royal club, he moved to Osasuna for 3 seasons. This is how Real Madrid fans will remember - one of the worst players of all time.
9. Luis Nazario de Lima Ronaldo is the best
Famous Brazilian forward who retired from his football career. He was considered the best footballer in his time. He played for Real Madrid from 2002 to 2007. Moved from Inter. He showed an interesting and effective game. When the ball hit Ronaldo's feet, it was unstoppable. He became a superstar of this club thanks to his 83 goals scored in 127 matches. Many of his football records have not been broken to this day. Became part of "Galacticos" (star cast) Florentino Perez. Ronaldo is one of the best Real Madrid players ever.
That only "nibbler" did not win in Madrid. In La Liga, he scored 23 goals in the first season. In 2003-2004, Ronaldo won 3 trophies. His injury prevented Real Madrid from reaching the Spanish Cup final. The team also dropped out of the Champions League, where they lost to Monaco in the quarterfinals. Ronaldo was also of great importance to the Brazilian national team. In 2013, he was voted the best Real Madrid starter of all time.
9. Edwin Congo is the worst
In the history of Real Madrid, there has been such a player, Edwin Congo. After an impressive season with Colombian club Onse Caldas, he moved to Real Madrid in 1999. But he did not show the game for which he was loved at home.
I was literally lost in the club right away. At 23, it was not original and did not develop. Therefore, Congo was immediately loaned out, and then he left the royal club altogether without playing a single match. Since the age of 33 he has been playing amateur football. His transfer was Real Madrid's big mistake.
8. Ferenc Puskas is the best
Footballer Ferenc Puskas was the first player from Hungary to start playing for Real Madrid in 1958. In Budapest, his name has become synonymous with football. He was considered the best player in his position at that time. He showed an unsurpassed game in Real Madrid. He finished his career at the age of 31.
In the first season for Real Madrid, he scored 4 hat-tricks. Ferenc Puskas won 4 La Liga titles with Real Madrid and scored 7 goals in the Champions League finals. He was ready to conquer all the peaks of football with this team. In 1993 he coached the Hungarian national team. He died at the age of 79.
8. Peritsa Ognenovic is the worst
Another Serbian footballer who played for Real Madrid is Perica Ognenovic. This forward joined the team in 1999 and stayed there until 2001. After a brilliant game in Crvena Zvezda, the Spanish giant decided to acquire the footballer before the transfer window closed. Peritsa Ognenovic played only 30 games for the “creamy” and was not remembered for anything. All matches started from the bench. I could not get a foothold in the starting lineup of one of the best clubs in the world. Didn't score a single goal for Real Madrid and said goodbye to him after 2.5 seasons.
Perica Ognenovic turned out to be one of the worst players in Real Madrid. His last chance was the German club Kaiserslautern, where he was eventually given away for free as a free agent. In Germany, he played only 2 matches.
7. Roberto Carlos is the best
Roberto Carlos is one of the best football defenders in the world of his time. Notable for a very powerful blow. He was the leader of the Brazilian national team. Played many seasons for Real Madrid. Was part of the Galacticos roster. Moved to Real Madrid in 1996 and stayed there until 2007. Scored 47 goals. Was the main player on the left flank of the defense.
The fans nicknamed him "Bullet" for his super powerful long-range shots. During his time with Real Madrid, he won 4 La Liga titles and the Champions League. He is considered one of the best players in his position in the history of this club. Roberto Carlos is undoubtedly a Real Madrid legend.
7. Jamie Sanchez Fernandez is the worst
Jamie Sanchez Fernandez was a defensive midfielder for the Spanish national team and played for Real Madrid. But he did not show a decent game. Born in Madrid, first played for RSD Alcala in the second division of the Spanish league before moving to Real Madrid. At a big club, he only spent 82 minutes in the Champions League final against Juventus, which ended 1-0. This footballer can rightfully be considered one of the most unfortunate players of the royal club.
6. Zinedine Zidane is the best
Zizu is a great footballer of his time who played for Real Madrid. It was bought from the Italian Juventus for 77.5 million euros. In Real Madrid, the Frenchman became a legend and part of the stellar Galacticos. In Real Madrid, he played phenomenal football. He is considered one of the best footballers of his time. He knew how to handle the ball elegantly and scored decisive goals in important matches.
Thanks to his phenomenal performance, Real Madrid won the 2002 Champions League final. Then Zidane scored a rally with his left foot into the corner farthest from the goalkeeper. This goal is considered one of the best in the history of the Champions League. Played for Real Madrid until 2006. His farewell match ended 3-3 against Villarreal.
6. Royston Drenthe is the worst
At the age of 30, Dutch footballer Royston Drenthe became a player in the Bani Yas club from Abu Dhabi. However, this footballer had a bright streak in his career - he was a Real Madrid player. He was in the Spanish grandee from 2007 to 2016 and played 46 matches, for which he scored only 2 goals. After the first season in Real Madrid, there was hope that Drenthe would show strength and get in shape. Be that as it may, Marcelo completely ousted Drenthe from the starting lineup, sending him to the bench. Real Madrid fans were also unhappy with the Dutchman's game. Then the coach finally stopped including him in the starting lineup. The player's physical condition deteriorated and the management of the “creamy” sent the player on loan. Then Drenthe signed a contract with the Russian club Spartak Vladikavkaz.
5. Francisco Gento is the best
The Spanish footballer played for the royal club between 1953 and 1971 and played 428 games. He was a great player during 1956-1961, when Real Madrid won the Champions League 5 times. Francisco Gento wore the number 11 jersey at the club and quickly became a legend. Played in midfield. I ran the 100-meter distance in 11 seconds. Thanks to his speed and football skills, he had excellent ball control, showing an amazing game. Was the most dangerous midfielder at the time. Francisco Gento is a great player who won 6 European Cups. His record has not been broken even today - participation in eight finals. He was the king of European football, the best of the best.
5. Carlos Secretariat is the worst
Portuguese footballer Carlos Secretariat played on the right in defense and was considered a promising footballer. Won 17 trophies with Porto and 3 with Real Madrid. Over the course of three years, he played only 13 matches for Real Madrid. Started in 11 games. Unfortunately for the Secretariat, the management of Real Madrid signed Christian Panucci, who got a place at the base.
The playing career of the Secretariat in Real Madrid was unsuccessful.
4. Iker Casillas is the best
He was the best goalkeeper of Real Madrid in history and proved it more than once with his brilliant play on the outs and in the goal. Iker Casillas has always been in the starting lineup. Since 1990 he played for the youth team of Real Madrid. He started playing for the main team in 1999 and left the club in 2015. For Madrid, he became the second player with the most matches. According to this indicator, only Raul is ahead of him with 725 matches.
With Real Madrid, Iker Casillas won the La Liga 5 times, the Champions League 3 times and the Spanish Cup 2 times. He was one of the best goalkeepers ever and will forever be remembered by Real Madrid fans. A true legend. After leaving the club, Raoul handed him the captain's armband.
4. Francisco Villarroya is the worst
Let's go back to 1990 and remember how the Spanish midfielder signed a contract with Real Madrid. Prior to that, Francisco Villarroya spent 2 seasons in Zaragoza and helped the team finish in the top ten for 2 years in a row. In Real Madrid, the footballer closed the left flank of the defense. He stayed in the team before Roberto Carlos came to this position.
Spent 83 matches for the team and scored one single goal, not really showing in defense. Roberto Carlos played better.
3. Alfredo di Stefano is the best
If we talk about the victories of Real Madrid, the name of Alfredo di Stefano must be mentioned. This footballer spent a lot of time wearing a cream shirt. He showed a good game, set many football records. He also played for various teams in Argentina and Colombia before moving to Real Madrid in 1953. Spent 9 seasons with this team until 1964 and scored 216 goals in 282 matches. Alfredo di Stefano was a talented head player.
As part of Real Madrid, he became a real legend, helped the team win 5 Champions League titles over 5 seasons in a row. He is one of the greatest Real Madrid players of all time. He was the leader of the team and successfully played matches against the worst enemy of Barcelona.
3. Dejan Petkovic is the worst
Serbian footballer who played for the Spanish giant. Moved to Real Madrid from Crvena Zvezda club. He showed his football capabilities at a good level in his own championship.
After a bad season for Real Madrid, he was loaned to Sevilla. Then he moved to Racing Santander. Played in midfield.
2. Raul Gonzalez Blanco is the best
For many years he was the captain of Real Madrid and the player of the Spanish national team. One of the most famous footballers in Real Madrid history. He played in the position of an attacking midfielder and knew how to complete scoring chances perfectly. Spent 16 seasons for Real Madrid. Joined the team in 1994. Played 741 matches and scored 323 goals. This figure is the second after Cristiano Ronaldo. Raul won the Champions League 3 times. Was the leader of Real Madrid. Won 6 La Liga titles. He was the successful captain of his team from 2003 to 2010. A famous person in Madrid and a legendary footballer.
2. Julien Faubert
The French midfielder signed with Real Madrid in 2010 and was transferred from the English club West Ham. In the English championship, he has proven himself well. His transfer was estimated at £ 1.5 million. A 3-year contract was signed with Real Madrid. But already in the first month he showed a failed football. He came out at the base only twice for the "creamy". Basically, he showed up in training and polished the bench. Against Villrreal, he started at the base and it was Real's worst match of that season. As a result, the Spanish grandee got rid of Julien Faubert.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo is the best
The best player of his time and the best Real Madrid player in history is Cristiano Ronaldo. Now there is a constant debate, who is the best footballer - Messi or Ronaldo? Most think Ronaldo deserves second place. The Portuguese midfielder started playing for Real Madrid in 2009. During this time, he became the best attacking footballer in the history of this club.
He was named the best player in the world several times. Thanks to his goals, the "creamy" won many victories. Ronaldo has set a huge number of football records in the world. Extended the contract with Real Madrid until 2021. The name of Ronaldo will forever remain in the memory of Real Madrid fans. The best footballer of all time.
1. Fernando Sanz is the worst of the worst
Fernando Sans is the worst player in Real Madrid's history and is also the son of former club president Lorenzo Sansa, who owned 97% of the club's shares. He ended up in football by pull. The Spaniard has played 35 matches in the shirt of the first team of Real. I started 11 times. The center-back has not scored a single goal in all time and has rarely played. Then he went to Malaga.
