Kylian Mbappé Joins the Elite: A Look at Real Madrid's Legendary No. 10 Jersey
Explore the legacy of Real Madrid's No. 10 jersey as Kylian Mbappé joins the ranks of football legends who have worn this iconic number.

Kylian Mbappé has officially taken on the revered No. 10 jersey at Real Madrid for the 2025-26 season, marking a new chapter in the storied history of this iconic shirt. Here’s a look at some of the greatest players who have donned the No. 10 for Los Blancos.
Raymond Kopa
STAFF/AFP via Getty Images Kopa, known as "Little Napoleon," joined Real Madrid in 1956 and quickly became a key player in their dominant era, winning three European Cups and two LaLiga titles. He was awarded the Ballon d'Or in 1958.
Ferenc Puskas
ullstein bild/ullstein bild via Getty Images Puskas, a Hungarian legend, joined Real Madrid at 31 and helped the club win three European Cups and five consecutive LaLiga titles. He scored 242 goals in 262 games.
Uli Stielike
Peter Robinson - PA Images via Getty Images Stielike moved to Madrid in 1977 and won the LaLiga title in his debut season. He wore the No. 10 jersey from 1979 to 1983 and was voted LaLiga's Best Foreign Player four times.
Gheorghe Hagi
Mark Leech/Getty Images Hagi, one of the most gifted midfielders of his generation, joined Real Madrid after the 1990 FIFA World Cup. Despite a lack of team success, he left a lasting impression.
Fernando Hierro
Etsuo Hara/Getty Images Hierro, more commonly associated with the No. 6, wore the No. 10 in the 1991-92 season, scoring 25 goals in all competitions.
Michael Laudrup
Tony Marshall/EMPICS via Getty Images Laudrup made a controversial move from Barcelona to Real Madrid in 1994, helping the team win the LaLiga title in his first season.
Clarence Seedorf
Andreas Rentz/Bongarts/Getty Images Seedorf won the Champions League and LaLiga in his first two seasons at Madrid, wearing the No. 10 jersey.
Luis Figo
Mike Hewitt /Allsport Figo's transfer from Barcelona to Real Madrid in 2000 was historic. He won LaLiga and the Champions League with the No. 10 on his back.
Mesut Özil
Angel Martinez/Real Madrid via Getty Images Özil joined Madrid in 2010 and quickly became a fan favorite, providing 25 assists in his debut season. He switched to No. 10 in 2011 and helped Madrid win LaLiga.
Luka Modric
Angel Martinez/Getty Images Modric inherited the No. 10 jersey in 2017 and went on to win numerous titles, becoming one of Madrid's most decorated players.
Mbappé now joins this illustrious list, and fans eagerly await his contributions to the legacy of Real Madrid's No. 10 jersey.