Discover the 11 stars unveiled
This Tuesday, a highly anticipated Champions League showdown will take place at Anfield, as Liverpool hosts the 15-time champions Real Madrid. The Reds enter the match with six points from their first three games, while Los Blancos boast a flawless record, having won all their matches and conceded just one goal. Trent Alexander-Arnold and manager Xabi Alonso are set to return to familiar territory, but which other players have worn the jerseys of both Liverpool and Real Madrid over the years? Let’s explore.
Players Who Have Represented Both Liverpool & Real Madrid
We have compiled a list of the 11 players who have played for both clubs, ranked by their total appearances. Leading the list is midfielder Steve McManaman, who made 364 appearances for Liverpool and 158 for Real Madrid, totaling 522 games. In second place, current Madrid manager Alonso boasts 446 combined appearances for both teams. Following him is Trent Alexander-Arnold, with 354 matches for Liverpool plus 10 this season with Real Madrid. Former striker Michael Owen ranks fourth with a total of 342 appearances, and former full-back Álvaro Arbeloa rounds out the top five with 336 games played.
Additionally, three more players have surpassed 100 combined appearances for both clubs: former striker Fernando Morientes (333 appearances), defensive midfielder Fabinho (220 appearances), and former goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek (198 appearances). There are also three individuals who are less commonly remembered for their time at either club: Nicolas Anelka (55 appearances), Antonio Núñez (41 appearances), and Nuri Şahin (22 appearances).
