DeepSeek rated Real Madrid s top 10 No. 9 stars: Benzema second, Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo is on the list

The following are the selection results of the top 9 players in Real Madrid's history. The personal data, team honors, historical influence and representativeness during the player's playing time (only for formal performance in the No. 9 period) are sorted:

1. Alfredo di Stefano

- Time of playing: 1953–1964 (No. 9)

- Achievement: The core of Real Madrid's golden age, leading the team to achieve the five consecutive Champions League championships (1956–1960), and individuals scored goals in all 5 finals. He played 396 times for Real Madrid, scored 308 goals, 8 La Liga titles, and 5 Champions League Golden Boots.

- Historical status: It was officially rated as "Real Madrid's greatest No. 9", laying the foundation for the club's European hegemony.

2. Karim Benzema

- Time of play: 2010–2023 (No. 9)

- Achievement: Real Madrid's second scorer in history (354 goals), the only legend who has long held No. 9 after 2010. He led the team to win 5 Champions Leagues (including 3 consecutive championships) and 4 La Liga La Liga times. He won the Golden Ball Award with 44 goals in 2022, and the 27 goals in La Liga in a single season (2021/22) is the highest No. 9 in the past 30 years.

3. Ugo Sanchez

- Time of play: 1985–1992 (No. 9)

- Achievement: The King of Historical Efficiency in La Liga, 4 times La Liga Golden Boot, tied for the historical record for 38 goals in a single season (1989/90). Contributed 208 goals in 7 years, helping Real Madrid win the La Liga championship for five consecutive years.

4. Santilana

- Time of play: 1971–1988 (No. 9)

- Achievement: Real Madrid has played fourth (645 games), fifth goals (290 goals), 9 La Liga championships + 2 League Cups. He is famous for his heading skills and is known as the "Mr. Goldhead".

5. Ronaldo

- Time of play: 2003–2007 (No. 9)

- Achievement: Although the "Alien" was troubled by injuries, he still scored 104 goals in 104 games and won the La Liga Golden Boot + League championship in 2003/24 goals. The definition of a center for technological innovation, with a phenomenal influence.

6. Ivan Zamorano

- Time of play: 1992–1996 (No. 9)

- Achievement: 173 games, 28 goals in a single season (1994/95) set a record No. 9 at that time. He helped Real Madrid win La Liga + Copa del Rey once, and was called "terrifying Ivan" for his fighting style.

7. Davao Suk

- Time of performance: 1996–1999 (No. 9)

- Achievement: 96 games, 49 goals, artist who "can play the violin with his left foot". Key members helped Real Madrid win the 1997 La Liga + 1998 Champions League, and the Golden Boot of the European Cup continues to be efficient.

8. Fernando Morientes

- Time of play: 1999–2004 (No. 9)

- Achievement: Raul's best partner, 261 games, 99 goals, 3 times Champions League champion core (including 2000 final goals). The role of tactical fulcrum is irreplaceable.

9. Manuel Fernandez (Pahiño)

- Time of play: 1948–1953 (No. 9)

- Achievement: Early legend, averaging 0.86 goals per game (144 games 124 goals) is the most efficient team history, with 2 La Liga Golden Boots. Flag of the pre-Stefano era.

10. Cristiano Ronaldo

- Time of playing: 2009–2010 (No. 9 in 1 year only)

- Achievement: Although he only wore No. 9 in one season, he established the scorer king gene in 33 games (La Liga) in a single season, and achieved a legend after changing No. 7 the following year.

Key Lost and Notes

- Butragno: Mainly wearing No. 7, he has not been on the list for a short time during No. 9.

- Soldado/Saviola: Short-lasting performance and limited contribution.

- Mbappe: New No. 9 in 2024, and the achievement remains to be observed.

This ranking is based on long-term contribution + peak height as the core standards. Distiffano and Benzema represent the peaks of the two eras, while Sanchez, Santilana, etc. define the No. 9 spirit of different eras.

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