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Record 15-time European champions Real Madrid are the most celebrated club in soccer history. Almost every player worth their salt dreams of playing there, but only the very best get the invitation to join them.
On July 16, Kylian Mbappe fulfilled his dream of becoming a Real Madrid player. The former Paris Saint-Germain forward got a grand reception, with over 80,000 Real Madrid fans coming to greet him. The Frenchman thanked the fans and the club for such a warm welcome and vouched to give his life for the badge.
Mbappe will inherit the No. 9 jersey from his countryman Karim Benzema in the 2024-25 season, following in the footsteps of his hero, Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo also sported the number in his debut season at Real Madrid before moving to his iconic No. 7. Due to his short run, he did not get the chance to become one of the greatest No. 9s in Real Madrid history.
We are unsure if Mbappe will keep the number or switch like his idol. However, if he does, he will have to match up to some of the best in soccer history to have a shot of making the all-time list.
Continue reading to meet the finest No. 9s Real Madrid have had the privilege of fielding:
#5 Ronaldo Nazario (2003/04–2006/07)
Ronaldo Nazario Won 2 La Liga Titles With Real Madrid
On the deadline day of the 2002-03 summer transfer window, Real Madrid secured Ronaldo Nazario’s services from Serie A giants Inter Milan. Madridistas were overjoyed with the signing, as the club had not only signed one of the top No. 9s in history but also a former Barcelona star.
Ronaldo, initially wearing the No. 11 jersey, wreaked havoc on the opposition, scoring stellar goals left, right, and center. The 2002 FIFA World Cup winner scored 23 La Liga goals in his debut campaign at Madrid, firing his new club to the title. He also scored in Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Olimpia in the Continental Cup. Ronaldo scored 24 goals in the Spanish top flight in his first season as the club’s No. 9, but Los…
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-07-18 07:18:36
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