Top four players to score most goals for Real Madrid in their debut season

All four breached the 30-goal mark in their debut season.

When a player walks onto the field wearing the famous jersey of Real Madrid, it is one of the most pressure-filled moments in his football career. There have been a lot of legendary players who have played for the club. But only some players have made an instant impact in their very first season while wearing the iconic white jersey.

Settling into a team like Real Madrid with the pressure on is always tough. But these players have made it a cakewalk to absorb the pressure and deliver in their very first season at the Santiago Bernabeu. They have dominated and registered their names in the storied legacy of Los Blancos.

Some players haven’t been able to absorb the pressure in the Los Blancos jersey and have crumbled in their very first season. However, the four players to follow in this list have been those special players who have delivered the results with the weight of the expectations of the fans on their shoulders.

In this listicle, we will take a look at the top four players with the most goals scored in their debut seasons for Real Madrid. It will comprise legendary Real Madrid stars and also the modern best.

4. Ruud van Nistelrooy – 33 Goals (2006-07)

Ruud van Nistelrooy arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu from Manchester United in 2006. The Real Madrid faithful were excited that they are signing a proven finisher. But little did they expect that he would become the most important player in his very first season for the club.

He scored 33 goals across all competitions. Out of those 33, 25 of them were scored in LaLiga, which helped him win the Pichichi Trophy as well. Ruud was sharp inside the box and was clinical as a finisher.

He helped Real Madrid win the league in his very first season.

3. Cristiano Ronaldo – 33 Goals (2009-10)

Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest footballer in the history of Real Madrid. In 2009, he attracted huge hype as he arrived from Old Trafford to Real Madrid for a then-world record fee. The Portuguese international faced a huge amount of pressure.

But he displayed why he thrives under intense pressure. CR7 scored 33 goals in all competitions, and 26 of them came in LaLiga. He was fast, pulled off his trademark free-kicks and also scored goals with towering headers.

Ronaldo’s debut season performance displayed that Real Madrid were getting ready for a new era, and what followed was just glorious history in the rich legacy of the club.

2. Iván Zamorano – 37 Goals (1992-93)

The Chilean striker Iván Zamorano is now the number two man on the list. He scored 37 goals in the 1992/93 season. It was a benchmark for Real Madrid newcomers until today. Zamorano arrived at Real Madrid from Sevilla and was known for his hunger for goals and being dominant in the air.

He helped Real Madrid win the Copa del Rey and the Supercopa that season. He also made him a fan favourite in his very first season.

1. Kylian Mbappé – 40 Goals* (2024-25)

Kylian Mbappé was the star whom Madrid were keeping tabs on three to four seasons before he finally arrived at the Santiago Bernabéu in the summer of 2024. The Frenchman was involved in one of the twisted transfer sagas. Los Blancos were always pushing for him.

So, when he arrived at the club, there was naturally a lot of hype and pressure on him to shine. Mbappé did not falter, as he has already scored 40 goals in the ongoing season, breaking Zamorano’s long-standing record with a hat-trick against Barcelona.

He has been integrated effortlessly into Real Madrid’s team and is the main man of the team. However, his team has already been knocked out of the UEFA Champions League and lost the final of the Super Copa de España and the Copa del Rey to Barcelona. However, Mbappé’s performance has clearly proved that Madrid fans can expect big things from him.

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