Mbappe Joins Exclusive Company: Reaching 50 Real Madrid Goals, But Trails Ronaldo
Kylian Mbappé has quickly established himself as a force for Real Madrid, reaching 50 goals in 64 games – a blistering pace that places him among the club’s all-time greats. While an extraordinary feat, Mbappé currently ranks ninth in the list of fastest players to reach the half-century mark for los Blancos, behind legendary figures like Fernando Sañudo and Cristiano Ronaldo.
This milestone underscores Mbappé’s immediate impact as arriving at the Santiago Bernabéu,having already notched 44 goals in his debut season across LaLiga and the Copa del Rey,and continuing his prolific form with six goals in his first five games of the current campaign. The ranking highlights the past context of Mbappé’s performance and sets a benchmark for his future contributions to the club.
Fernando Sañudo holds the record for the fewest games to 50 goals, achieving the milestone in just 47 appearances. He famously scored four times in real Madrid’s 8-2 victory over Barcelona in 1935, though his career with the club was cut short due to military service during the Spanish Civil War.
Cristiano Ronaldo ranks third, having needed 54 games to reach 50 goals following his €94 million transfer from Manchester United in 2009. Alongside Alfredo Di Stefano, widely considered Madrid’s greatest player, who ranks fourth, Ronaldo represents a benchmark of attacking excellence.
Other notable names just outside the top ten include Brazilian striker Ronaldo (11th), Karim Benzema (23rd), and Raúl (27th). Mbappé’s rapid ascent signals his potential to climb this prestigious list and further cement his legacy at Real Madrid.