Real Madrid have drawn African stars to the Bernabéu across eras, from Samuel Eto'o's brief but brilliant spell to Achraf Hakimi's swashbuckling full-back runs, with players representing Cameroon, Morocco, Algeria and across the continent.
1Mahamadou DiarraMali defensive midfielder who made 128 appearances from 2006 to 2011, providing physicality and winning two La Liga titles and the Copa del Rey.1000pts
2Achraf HakimiMorocco right-back who was part of Real Madrid's 2018 Champions League-winning squad, making 17 appearances before his breakthrough loan to Borussia Dortmund.912pts
3GeremiCameroon midfielder named by coach Del Bosque as one who 'made the team', winning two Champions League titles and the La Liga during his 1999-2003 spell.912pts
4Eduardo CamavingaAngola-born midfielder who joined in 2021 and won two Champions Leagues and two La Liga titles in his first seasons at Real Madrid.560pts
5Brahim DiazMorocco attacking midfielder who joined from Manchester City in 2019, spending three successful loan seasons at AC Milan before establishing himself at the Bernabeu.560pts
6Emmanuel AdebayorTogo striker who arrived on loan from Manchester City in January 2011, scoring 8 goals in 22 games including a hat-trick against Almeria.410pts
7Michael EssienGhana midfielder who joined on loan in 2012 to reunite with Jose Mourinho, making 35 appearances and rediscovering his best form.0pts
Photo credits
- Mahamadou Diarra — Florian K, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Achraf Hakimi — Laloumance, CC BY 4.0
- Brahim Diaz — Laloumance, CC BY 4.0
- Emmanuel Adebayor — Roger Gorączniak, CC BY 3.0
