Lthe pools placed Vinicius with 11 next season. And there are even those who pointed out that he could last another year with 20 to inherit 10 of Luka modric, who wears the most mythical number in Brazil, that of Pel. But the Brazilian had another idea in his head, executed as soon as Hazard’s departure was made official and confirmed minutes before Fran García’s presentation. “I want the 7 of Cristiano, Butragueo and Ral”Vinicius told those in charge at Real Madrid, who enthusiastically welcomed the idea. The footballer who sells the most shirts, with the most mythical number in the history of Real Madrid. The perfect couple.
Vinicius During the last two seasons he has worn number 20, the number with which they debuted at Flamengo. A personal decision to keep in mind his origins. And the next step seemed that it could be the 11th, the one he has in the Brazilian team. But Vini is very aware of the history of Real Madrid, which he has soaked up from the first minute of his arrival, and he was always clear that he wanted to wear the 7. One more way of honoring the history of the white club and of giving a step forward. The 7 in Madrid are big words.
Since Cristiano Ronaldo left, the most important number in the history of Real Madrid had lost weight. First Mariano took it, which came out the way it came out. And then Hazard inherited it by imperative of the club, which took it from the striker. Nor has the Belgian honored the number of Kopa, Juanito, Amancio, Butragueo, Ral or Cristiano as he deserved. Now, with Vini, it seems that he is in good hands again. Because Vinicius is more than an extraordinary player and his figure begins to transcend beyond what he does on the pitch. Keeping an eye on everything that happens in Madrid, he is always the first to cheer on Castilla, the women’s team or the basketball team.. “It’s pure Real Madrid”, signal from the club.
From Kopa to Vinicius
It was Raymond Kopa, member of one of the most spectacular forwards that the white team has had in its history along with Di Stfano, Gento, Rial and Puskas, the first to value the 7. Winner of three European Cups (57, 58 and 59), the French striker had to change his position when he arrived at the white team so that Di Stéfano, the team’s great leader, would continue to occupy his position on the field. He lay down to the band and put the 7 on the shirt.
Then it would be Amancio who would inherit this number, making it mythical, although not at first. He started playing with number 2, but immediately began to make mischief with number ‘7’. Nicknamed El Brujo for his ability to dribble, debut in European competition against Anderlecht (3-3 at the Santiago Bernabeu), and in LaLiga against Betis, with a 2-5 result in favor of Madrid. The Galician arrived at Madrid in the 62/63 season and left the club at the end of 75/76, played 344 games and scored 119 goals, almost all with seven behind his back. He retired in 1976.
After Amancio, it was Juanito who took the number 7 elastic for a decade. The player, a smart, skilful, intuitive and fast winger like few others, earned the affection of Bernabu for his dedication and his name is still shouted in the stadium today when the 7th minute of the game is over. I played 284 matches for white and scored 75 goals.
The scorers with the 7
butragueo, the player who gave the Fifth its name and led the best generation of Spanish footballers in the club’s history, also wore the number ‘7’ throughout his career. A great footballer who stood out for his calm inside the area and his dribbling and definition. “He was capable of stopping time in the area,” Amancio Amaro said of him. He scored 171 goals in a total of 463 games played, in addition to winning five consecutive Leagues and two UEFA Cups, among other titles.
Ral Gonzlez inherited the 7 from Butragueo after wearing the 17 during his first season. With Ral, number 7 was left in the hands of a myth, the player who has played the most games with the Real Madrid shirt: 741 games.
Bernabu turns to Vinicius: ovation, banner and everyone with the ’20’ shirt
Ral made his debut with Real Madrid on October 29, 1994 and left Madrid in 2009, becoming the mythical number 7 and the eternal captain. Three European Cups shine a spectacular track record with 16 titles. He now trains Castilla.
CR7 was CR9 for one season, due to Ral’s presence in the team in the 2009-2010 season. But in 2010 he inherited the number ‘7’ and with that shirt he destroyed all the goalscoring records in the club’s history, leaving his records at 451 goals in 450 official matches. During his stay, a huge flag with the number 7 ruled the south end in his honor.
After him, Mariano and Hazard arrived, who have not given shine to the legend of the 7 at Real Madrid, and now Vini has it, which may cause the flag with the 7 to return to the South Fund of the Bernabu.
