Odegaard to Ozil: 9 stars who have played for Arsenal and Real Madrid
sports Apr 11 2025
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1. Martin Odegaard
Struggled for chances at Real Madrid, but his career took off at Arsenal as a creative captain with 40 goals in 188 games so far.
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2. Jose Antonio Reyes
He won his first La Liga title while on loan at Real Madrid after dazzling at Arsenal with his speed and skill, playing a key role in their ‘Invincibles’ season.
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3. Julio Baptista
The Brazilian played on loan at Arsenal from Real Madrid for one season and had some great moments, including scoring 4 goals in one match against Liverpool.
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4. Nicolas Anelka
He received a career breakthrough at Arsenal as a young sensation before making a big move to Real Madrid, where he had a trophy-winning spell.
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5. Mesut Ozil
The German star was a legend at Real Madrid and Arsenal, where he played a pivotal role in creating goals with his vision, passing, and calmness under pressure.
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6. Lassana Diarra
He played for both clubs for a short time. At Arsenal, he showed promise as a hardworking midfielder, and later became a regular player at Real Madrid.
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7. Emmanuel Adebayor
He was a top goal scorer for Arsenal and later joined Real Madrid on loan in 2011, where he scored important goals in their Copa del Rey campaign.
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8. Davor Suker
Croatian legend Davor Suker joined Arsenal after a successful time at Real Madrid. At Arsenal, he played as a backup striker and helped the team with his experience.
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9. Dani Cebollos
He was loaned from Real Madrid to Arsenal and played well, showing good energy and control in midfield, especially during their 2020 FA Cup win.