Jude Bellingham becomes first Englishman to reach 50 goals for Real Madrid

Jude Bellingham became the first Englishman to score 50 goals for Real Madrid as the club defeated Racing Santander 3-0 on Sunday. The milestone places Bellingham top of the list of English goalscorers in the club’s history with 50 strikes.

Only a handful of English players have worn Real Madrid’s shirt in the club’s 118-year history, though notable names include David Beckham and Michael Owen. Laurie Cunningham was the first Englishman to play for Real Madrid after two strong seasons with West Bromwich Albion. In the summer of 1979 Madrid paid what was then the club’s largest transfer fee — one million euros — to sign Cunningham. David Beckham left Manchester United to join Real Madrid in the summer of 2003 and, across four seasons, won two trophies, made his LaLiga debut with a header, and recorded 20 goals and 59 assists in all competitions.

Steve McManaman scored in the UEFA Champions League final against Valencia to secure Real Madrid’s ninth European championship during his rookie year. During his time at the club he also won two league titles, a Supercopa de España, a European Super Cup and an Intercontinental Cup.

Michael Owen was given the number 11 shirt and is identified in the article as the 2001 Ballon d’Or champion and one of Florentino Perez’s Galacticos. Owen had the opportunity to play alongside Luis Figo, Zinedine Zidane, Roberto Carlos and David Beckham, despite significant attacking competition from players such as Raul and Ronaldo Nazario. The piece notes that, given his playing time, Owen’s goal-scoring output was excellent; the compiled list credits him with 16 goals for Real Madrid.

Laurie Cunningham earned acclaim from Real Madrid supporters and is noted as the only Los Blancos player to receive an ovation from the Camp Nou fans. His arrival followed two standout seasons with West Bromwich Albion and the club-record fee paid in 1979.

The article’s compiled ranking of English scorers at Real Madrid lists: 1. Jude Bellingham (50); 2. David Beckham and Laurie Cunningham (20 each); 3. Michael Owen (16); 4. Steve McManaman (14).

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