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Players who played for both AC Milan and Real Madrid
17 famous players have played for both AC Milan and Real Madrid, including Ronaldo, Luka Modrić, Kaká and Robinho. 2 of them played for AC Milan first; 14 started at Real Madrid.
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- Christian PanucciEarliest on this list to play for both: AC Milan (1993–1997), then Real Madrid from 1997.
Luka ModrićLatest on this list: Real Madrid first, then AC Milan from 2025.
KakáWent back for a second spell at AC Milan.
All 17 players, most famous first
Ronaldo
Brazil · Forward · born 1976- AC Milan
- 2007–2008
- Real Madrid
- 2002–2007
- Luka Modrić
Croatia · Midfielder · born 1985- AC Milan
- from 2025
- Real Madrid
- 2012–2025
- KakáBrazil · Midfielder · born 1982
- AC Milan
- 2003–2009, 2013–2014
- Real Madrid
- 2009–2013
RobinhoBrazil · Midfielder · born 1984- AC Milan
- 2010–2015
- Real Madrid
- 2005–2008
Gonzalo Higuaín
Argentina · Forward · born 1987- AC Milan
- 2018–2019
- Real Madrid
- 2007–2013
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar
Netherlands · Forward · born 1983- AC Milan
- 2009–2010
- Real Madrid
- 2009
Álvaro Morata
Spain · Forward · born 1992- AC Milan
- 2024–2026
- Real Madrid
- 2010–2014, 2016–2017
Clarence SeedorfNetherlands · Midfielder · born 1976- AC Milan
- 2002–2011
- Real Madrid
- 1996–1999
- AC Milan
- 2014–2015
- Real Madrid
- 2012–2013
- Antonio Cassano
Italy · Forward · born 1982- AC Milan
- 2011–2012
- Real Madrid
- 2006–2008
- Brahim DíazSpain · Midfielder · born 1999
- AC Milan
- 2020–2023
- Real Madrid
- from 2019
- Luka Jović
Serbia · Forward · born 1997- AC Milan
- 2023–2025
- Real Madrid
- 2019–2022
- Théo Hernandez
France · Defender · born 1997- AC Milan
- 2019–2025
- Real Madrid
- 2017–2019
- Christian PanucciItaly · Defender · born 1973
- AC Milan
- 1993–1997
- Real Madrid
- 1997–1999
- EmersonBrazil · Midfielder · born 1976
- AC Milan
- 2007–2009
- Real Madrid
- 2006–2007
- Diego LópezSpain · Goalkeeper · born 1981
- AC Milan
- 2014–2017
- Real Madrid
- 2005–2007, 2013–2014
- Fernando RedondoArgentina · Midfielder · born 1969
- AC Milan
- 2000–2004
- Real Madrid
- 1994–2000
Years are club stints from Wikidata (snapshot 2026-09-28); a loan that runs straight into a transfer is shown as one stint. “from YEAR” means no end year is recorded — it is not a claim about a current club.
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Questions
How many famous players have played for both AC Milan and Real Madrid?
17 in our data, including Ronaldo, Luka Modrić, Kaká and Robinho. The list covers famous footballers only — players covered by at least 45 language editions of Wikipedia — so it is not every player who ever wore both shirts.
Who was the first player on this list to play for both clubs?
In our data, Christian Panucci: AC Milan (1993–1997), then Real Madrid (1997–1999).
Where does this list come from?
Club careers from Wikidata, the open database behind Wikipedia (public domain, CC0), snapshot 2026-09-28. Senior spells count, loans included when Wikidata records them; youth and reserve teams do not. Found a mistake? Tell us via the About page.