Who is the best number 9 in Real Madrid history?

The #9 shirt at Real Madrid has been worn by some of the most prolific goalscorers in football history — strikers who terrorised defences at the Santiago Bernabéu. Who is the greatest number 9 in Real Madrid history?

1

Karim Benzema

French striker who wore #9 for 14 seasons, eventually winning the 2022 Ballon d'Or and the Champions League four times.

2

Ronaldo

Brazilian phenomenon who wore #9 at Real Madrid from 2002 to 2007, winning La Liga and scoring 104 goals.

3

Emilio Butragueño

Spanish striker nicknamed 'The Vulture' who was Real Madrid's lethal #9 throughout the trophy-laden 1980s.

4

Ívan Zamorano

Chilean striker who was one of La Liga's most prolific scorers during his three seasons as Real's #9.

5

Alfredo Di Stéfano

Argentine-Spanish legend often called the greatest Real Madrid player ever, who terrorised defences in the #9 position.