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#3 Gareth Bale
Gareth Bale took the Premier League by storm. The winger was a talisman for Tottenham Hotspur during his tenure at the club, and his awe-inspiring abilities often made them almost a one-man team. His performances forced Real Madrid to take notice of the Welshman and secure his services for a then-world record fee of €101 million in 2013.
Blessed with blistering pace and a superb left-foot, Bale was a force to be reckoned with in the Premier League. He racked up 72 goals and 63 assists for Spurs before his shift to the Spanish capital.
At Real Madrid, Bale formed a dangerous trio with Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema. The Welshman was also crucial in the side's four Champions League wins, scoring in two Champions League finals for Los Blancos.
Bale's relationship with the club and fans has deteriorated in the last few years but his move to Real Madrid remains a successful one.
#2 Luka Modric
Luka Modric is another signing from Tottenham Hotspur who will retire as one of the most important players in Real Madrid's history. The midfielder made a name for himself in the Premier League before moving to the La Liga giants in 2012.
Modric took some time to find his feet in the Spanish capital but proved his naysayers wrong with time. The Croatian genius was at the heart of the Madrid team which went on to win four Champions League trophies in five years.
Modric also broke the duopoly of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to claim the coveted Ballon d'Or in 2018. With 17 trophies during his tenure at Real Madrid, the former Premier League star continues to be a key player for Carlo Ancelotti's side at the age of 36.
#1 Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo needs no introduction. The greatest goalscorer in Real Madrid’s rich history takes our #1 spot following his extraterrestrial exploits with the club. After arriving from Old Trafford in 2009, Ronaldo scored 450 goals in 438 appearances during his nine-year tenure at the club.
Ronaldo was already a world beater in the Premier League, playing a key role in the Manchester United's success under Sir Alex Ferguson. The Portuguese icon went on to establish himself as one of the greatest players of all time for Los Blancos.
Ronaldo helped Real Madrid enjoy unprecedented domination on the European circuit with his otherworldly exploits in the Champions League. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has now returned to Manchester United and continues to fire on all cylinders for the Red Devils.
Take a peek into Ronaldo's family, his parents, wife, and children.
