5 greatest Real Madrid strikers of all time

Karim Benzema in action for Real Madrid
Karim Benzema in action for Real Madrid

#3 Raul

Raul was a product of the Real Madrid academy.
Raul was a product of the Real Madrid academy.

A product of the Real Madrid academy, Raul is a bonafide Los Blancos legend and one of the greatest Spanish players of all time.

The striker made his debut for Real Madrid in 1994 and immediately established himself as a key player in their attack. A creative forward with a prolific goalscoring record, Raul was a technically gifted player whose longevity at the highest level was well renowned.

The Spain international made 741 appearances in all competitions for Real Madrid, scoring 323 goals. He won six La Liga titles and three Champions League trophies with the club before leaving Real Madrid in 2010 to join Schalke.

After subsequent stints with Schalke, Al Sadd and New York Cosmos, the 43-year old retired in 2015. He is currently the manager of Real Madrid Castilla.


#2 Ferenc Puskas

Ferenc Puskas
Ferenc Puskas

One of the greatest players of all time, Ferenc Puskas spent his entire career representing two clubs.

The Hungarian striker spent much of his time in Hungary, playing for Budapest Honved, where his prolific goalscoring for club and country saw Real Madrid acquire him in 1958.

Puskas dazzled at Real Madrid, scoring goals consistently for Los Blancos in the biggest of competitions. He scored 156 goals in 180 games for Real Madrid and won four Pichichis (top scorer in a La Liga season). Puskas also played a key role in Real Madrid's European Cup success in the late 50s.

Ferenc Puskas retired in 1966 and embarked on a managerial career. Puskas managed the likes of Vancouver Royals, Alaves, Panathinaikos, Colo-Colo and AEK Athens. He also managed international teams - Saudi Arabia and Hungary.


#1 Alfredo Di Stefano

Alfredo Di Stefano (left)
Alfredo Di Stefano (left)

Ferenc Puskas' attacking partner, Alfredo Di Stefano was an equally prolific goalscorer and enjoyed legendary status at Real Madrid.

Di Stefano began his career with River Plate before making his name with Colombian club Millionarios. His exploits for the club saw Real Madrid sign him in 1953 in a controversial deal. Barcelona appeared to be the frontrunners for his signature before Los Blancos seemingly 'hijacked' the deal.

The striker proved to be a shrewd acquisition. Di Stefano made 396 appearances in all competitions for Real Madrid, scoring 308 goals. He won the Ballon d'Or award in 1957 and 1959.

Like Puskas, he played a key role in European Cup success for Real Madrid. In international football, Di Stefano represented Argentina, Colombia and later Spain.

The legendary forward retired in 1966 after a stint with Espanyol. He managed Valencia thrice, Real Madrid twice and Boca Juniors twice, apart from stints with Sporting CP, River Plate and Rayo Vallecano.


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