Review of 7 English players in Real Madrid s history

In the history of Real Madrid Football Club in Spain, a total of 7 English players have officially joined. The latest one is Trent Alexander-Arnold, who recently completed the signing.

The first English player to play for Real Madrid was Laurie Cunningham (1979-1984). He helped the team win the La Liga and Spanish Cup REE in the early stages of joining. 15 years later, Steve McManaman (1999-2003) became the second franchisee, and during his time he won the UEFA Champions League twice and won the La Liga championship twice.

David Beckham (2003-2007) was an important member of the "Galaxy Battleship" period and contributed to the team's winning the 2006-2007 La Liga championship. Michael Irving (2004-2005) spent a season at Real Madrid. Jonathan Woodgate (2004-2007) has limited opportunities to play during the team due to injuries and other factors.

In recent years, young English players have performed well in Real Madrid. Jude Bellingham (joined in 2023) became the core of the team in his first season, helping the club win the double championship in La Liga and UEFA Champions League. The newly-joined Trent Alexander Arnold will serve as an important addition to the right-back position.

In addition, Welsh player Gareth Bale (2013-2022) won a total of 15 championships during his time at Real Madrid, including 5 Champions League titles and 3 La Liga titles. English women's football player Caroline Will also joins Real Madrid women's football team in 2022.

As a world-renowned football club, Real Madrid's international player lineup reflects the exchange and development of modern football.