Real Madrid are one of the most successful clubs in the history of soccer. Their glory, however, has not come without sacrifices, with many club favorites paying the price for failing to keep up with the competition. Only the most adaptable and resilient manage to stay at the club for years, and today, we will take a look at some top midfielders who lead the way in longevity at Real Madrid.
Continue reading to meet the top five defenders who have played the most games for the All-Whites:
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#5 Toni Kroos – 455 Games
Top Wage Earner Toni Kroos Has Won 5 Champions League Trophies (1 Time With Bayern, 4 Times With Madrid)
Kicking off the list is Germany’s star central midfielder Toni Kroos. The 2014 FIFA World Cup winner, who joined Real Madrid in the summer of 2014, has played a whopping 455 matches so far in all competitions, scoring 28 goals and providing 96 assists.
The 34-year-old has always turned up for the big matches, winning every major trophy with Los Blancos. In the last 10 years, Kroos has won four UEFA Champions League trophies, including three on the trot; five FIFA Club World Cup trophies, three La Liga titles, and four UEFA Super Cups at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium among other honors. Kroos’ contract with the club expires in June 2024, but the club are reportedly keen on extending his stay.
#4 Luka Modric – 521 Games
Luka Modric Has Won Five UEFA Champions Leagues With Real Madrid
Questions were raised when Jose Mourinho signed Luka Modric from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2012. The central midfielder faced criticism in his debut campaign, with some media outlets branding him one of the worst performers of the season. Twelve years in, Modric now holds the crown for being one of the most impactful players in the club’s history. The Croatian icon has played 521 matches for the All-Whites, scoring 39 times and providing 84 assists.
Modric has won five UEFA Champions League trophies, three La…
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-03-26 06:54:59
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