In 610 games, he scored 127 goals and won three Champions League titles with the club. Nobody could match his ability as a consistent defender.

3 Marcelo

Marcelo Stye's style of play made him a famous shield of Real Madrid, and he was also a playmaker who provided many assists to his teammates. He was Real Madrid's best left-back after Roberto Carlos, and his breakthrough season came in 2011.

He was popular for his speed and dribbling, which allowed him to break through any defense, and his crosses were among the best. He was one of the best offensive and defensive defenders of all time, winning the Champions League five times and leaving Real Madrid with 546 appearances.

2 Pepe

He was the most ruthless defender you'll ever see in your playing career; he did not pity his opponents and was always a hot-headed man with splendid defensive skills. He was crucial in Real Madrid's pursuit of Champions League trophies. Pepe was a defensive partner with Sergio Ramos, and the two developed one of the best defensive pairings in football history.

A brilliant defender who worked his way up at Real Madrid and won major trophies. Pepe'swork rate and tough-tackling style of play gave him an advantage over other defenders. He spent nine years with the club, appearing in 334 games.

1 Sergio Ramos

He would have gone on to become Real Madrid's leading goal-scorer as a defender if not for contract issues. Ramos had 101 goals in 671 appearances for the club. He was signed by Sevilla at the age of 18 and has since cemented his reputation as one of the best defenders of all time.

He was an unplayable defender who would do anything to preclude the opposition from scoring a goal. His mentality and captaincy were what distinguished him as a player. He was a threat in set-pieces, and his famous stoppage-time goal against Atletico Madrid led to the club's first Champions League title since 2002.