Modric to join Real Madrid Clasico legends

Countless stars know what it’s like to play in a Barcelona vs Real Madrid match, but here is the updated ranking of the players with the most Clasicos in history. Modric will enter the top 10 with 37 appearances.

The Clasico record is written year after year. One of the most thrilling matches a footballer can play, it fills the historical rankings with the names of greats. Many key figures have made their mark at Real Madrid and Barcelona, and it’s these players who are the main focus of this list.

BeSoccer Pro has compiled the list of players who have featured the most times in the Clasico across all competitions. Among them, historical heroes and modern-era legends who have electrified the fans of their clubs stand out.

This highlights the careers of players such as Sergio Busquets, Sergio Ramos and Leo Messi, who, despite being modern Clasico history, are the three men with the most encounters played. After Sergio Busquets’ departure, the most recent Clasicos have lacked any historical leader in terms of appearances – until now.

Indeed, Luka Modric will enter the top 10 of players with the most Clasicos in history if he plays on Saturday. He will equal the 37 matches played by three Real Madrid legends: Iker Casillas, Raul Gonzalez and Fernando Hierro.

Here are the players with the most Clasicos in La Liga history:

Fernando Hierro (37)

Raul Gonzalez (37)

Iker Casillas (37)

Andres Iniesta (38)

Gerad Pique (40)

Paco Gento (42)

Manolo Sanchis (42)

Xavi Hernandez (42)

Karim Benzema (43)

Lionel Messi (45)

Sergio Ramos (45)

Sergio Busquets (48)