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#3 Ronaldo Nazario
One of Brazil's all-time greats, it is still a debate where Ronaldo Nazario would have ended up if not for his injuries. Make no mistake, Ronaldo remains one of the deadliest forwards to ever grace the game, even with all his injuries. Like all other clubs he played for, 'O fenemeno' left an incredible mark on Real Madrid.
Ronaldo was among Florentino Perez's recruits in the first batch of 'Galacticos'. In a squad which had the likes of Zinedine Zidane and Luis Figo, Ronaldo stood out and proved himself to be a threat constantly. Ronaldo was a prolific goalscorer but the way he scored goals amazed fans and critics alike in world football.
Ronaldo was also a majestic dribbler, had immaculate ball control and a superior eye for goal. The Brazilian forward used to get past defenders effortlessly and score fantastic goals, much to the joy of the Santiago Bernabeu crowd. His hat-trick against Manchester United in the Champions League was proof of his capabilities.
With 103 goals in all competitions, Ronaldo ended up being one of the finest foreign recruits for Real Madrid.
#2 Zinedine Zidane
Widely regarded as one of the greatest players ever, Zinedine Zidane needs no introduction. When we talk about grace and flair on the football pitch, Zidane's name immediately comes to our mind. Real Madrid were fortunate enough to have the French genius as he helped them to unprecedented success with some brilliant football.
The most fond memory of Zidane would be the majestic volley against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League final. That volley helped Real Madrid win the trophy. It was one of the greatest goals in Champions League history and is a testament to Zidane's caliber as a player.
For Real Madrid, Zidane was the definition of perfection. The French midfielder's ball control was out of the world. He would keep opponents guessing with his immense tactical intelligence. With Zidane on the ball, there was not a dull moment for the crowd at Santiago Bernabeu.
In his famed Real Madrid career, Zidane would end up with 49 goals and 68 assists. Of course, 'Zizou' would later come back as a manager and win three consecutive Champions League titles for Los Blancos.
#1 Alfredo Di Stefano
If there's one name which is synonymous with Real Madrid, then it is Alfredo Di Stefano. He was arguably football's first superstar, whose exploits led Real Madrid to unattainable heights in the sport. The Argentine was the undisputed talisman for the famous Los Blancos which dominated European football in 1950s and 1960s.
Famously known as 'The Blonde Arrow', Di Stefano went on to score more than 300 goals for Real Madrid. The Argentine legend has scored in five consecutive European Cup finals from 1956 to 1960.
His exploits became an integral part of Real Madrid's folklore. His skills and caliber on the pitch remain unmatched in the Spanish capital.
Alfredo Di Stefano remains the only player to win the Super Ballon d'Or and he is the greatest of the greats in Real Madrid history.
