Players who played for AC Milan and Real Madrid
21 players have played for both AC Milan and Real Madrid, according to Wikidata. The best known include David Beckham, Ronaldo and Luka Modrić. 11 of them moved straight from one club to the other, including Ronaldo. The earliest arrival at one of the two clubs was in 1993 (Christian Panucci), the most recent in 2022 (Mario Gila).
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The full list (21 players)
| Player | Position | Nationality | AC Milan | Real Madrid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Beckham | Midfielder | England | 2009–2010 | 2003–2007 |
| Ronaldo | Forward | Brazil | 2007–2008 | 2002–2007 |
| Luka Modrić | Midfielder | Croatia | since 2025 | 2012–2025 |
| Kaká | Forward | Brazil | 2003–2014 | 2009–2013 |
| Robinho | Midfielder | Brazil | 2010–2015 | 2005–2008 |
| Gonzalo Higuaín | Forward | Argentina | 2018–2019 | 2007–2013 |
| Álvaro Morata | Forward | Spain | 2024–2026 | 2010–2017 |
| Klaas-Jan Huntelaar | Forward | Netherlands | 2009–2010 | 2009 |
| Clarence Seedorf | Midfielder | Netherlands | 2002–2011 | 1996–1999 |
| Michael Essien | Midfielder | Ghana | 2014–2015 | 2012–2013 |
| Antonio Cassano | Forward | Italy | 2011–2012 | 2006–2008 |
| Luka Jović | Forward | Serbia | 2023–2025 | 2019–2022 |
| Brahim Abdelkader Díaz | Midfielder | Morocco | 2020–2023 | since 2019 |
| Théo Hernandez | Defender | France | 2019–2025 | 2017–2019 |
| Christian Panucci | Defender | Italy | 1993–1997 | 1997–1999 |
| Emerson | Midfielder | Brazil | 2007–2009 | 2006–2007 |
| Diego López | Goalkeeper | Spain | 2014–2017 | 2005–2014 |
| Fernando Redondo | Midfielder | Argentina | 2000–2004 | 1994–2000 |
| Pablo García | Midfielder | Uruguay | 2000–2002 | 2005–2008 |
| Mario Gila | Defender | Spain | since 2026 | 2022 |
| Júlio César Santos Correa | Defender | Brazil | 2000 | 1999–2002 |
Players ranked from best known to least known (number of language editions of their Wikipedia page). Data from Wikidata: spotted a mistake? Let us know.