Real Madrid has been home to some of the greatest footballers in history. While many have left their mark, only a few have had the longevity and consistency to rack up hundreds of matches in the famous white shirt.

Below is a detailed look at the top 15 players with the most official appearances in Real Madrid history.

Most Matches Played by Real Madrid Legends – Top 15 All-Time

Rank	Player	Appearances
1	Raúl	741
2	Iker Casillas	725
3	Manolo Sanchís	710
4	Sergio Ramos	671
5	Karim Benzema	648
6	Santillana	645
7	Fernando Hierro	601
8	Luka Modrić	597
9	Paco Gento	596
10	José Antonio Camacho	577
11	Pirri	562
12	Míchel	559
13	Marcelo	546
14	Guti	542
15	Roberto Carlos	527

Top 15 Real Madrid Players with the Most Appearances in Club History

Real Madrid has been home to some of the greatest footballers in history. While many have left their mark, only a few have had the longevity and consistency to rack up hundreds of matches in the famous white shirt.

Raúl – The Ultimate Icon of Madridismo

At the top of the list stands Raúl González, who leads all players with an incredible 741 official matches over 18 seasons. A symbol of Real Madrid’s identity, Raúl is unmatched in longevity and leadership.

Casillas & Sanchís – Defensive Greats with Club Legacy

Right behind Raúl is legendary goalkeeper Iker Casillas with 725 appearances, a true symbol of stability between the posts.

Coming in third is Manolo Sanchís, a product of La Fábrica, who made 710 appearances and won 21 trophies. He debuted under Alfredo Di Stéfano and captained the side through multiple successful eras.

Ramos & Benzema – Modern Day Giants

Sergio Ramos (671 games) and Karim Benzema (648 games) round out the top five. Both were key figures in Real Madrid’s golden generation, winning four Champions League titles together, with Benzema adding a fifth in 2022 before departing the club.

Modrić – The Midfield Maestro

Croatian legend Luka Modrić joined the club in 2012 and wrapped up his Madrid career in 2024. He finished with 597 appearances and a joint-record six Champions League titles, becoming one of the most decorated midfielders in football history.

Gento, Santillana & Hierro – Icons of Earlier Eras

Paco Gento played 596 matches for Real Madrid and remains the only player with 12 La Liga titles and six European Cups—both still club records.
Santillana, known for his aerial prowess, played 645 games, while Fernando Hierro, a defensive rock, featured in 601 matches.

Brazilian Magic – Marcelo & Roberto Carlos

Marcelo made 546 appearances during a glittering spell in which he won numerous European titles.
Roberto Carlos, another legendary left-back, ended his Real Madrid career with 527 games and three Champions League trophies.

Club Servants – Camacho, Pirri, Míchel & Guti

Several players in this list represent loyalty and consistency more than headlines:

José Antonio Camacho – 577 appearances
Pirri – 562 appearances
Míchel – 559 appearances
Guti – 542 appearances

Though not all of them lifted as many trophies, their long-term contributions helped shape Real Madrid’s history.