From Paris to Madrid: The Stars who've worn both shirts
The rivalry between PSG and Real Madrid has taken on added weight over the past decade, with battles fought both on and off the pitch. In that time, several players have worn the colours of both clubs - the most high profile of course being Kylian Mbappé after his move to the Spanish side last summer. Here is a list of other players who have represented both clubs:
🇫🇷 Kylian Mbappé
- PSG Career (2017–2024): Bursting onto the scene from Monaco, Mbappé became PSG’s all-time leading scorer (256 goals in 308 matches), won six Ligue 1 titles, and reached a Champions League final
- Real Madrid Move (July 2024): Joined on a free transfer, signing a five-year deal. Made his debut at the July 16, 2024 unveiling at the Bernabéu. Delivered strong performances during the 2024–25 season — matched club rookie records and took home the Pichichi and European Golden Shoe.
- CWC 2025 Impact: Now fully settled in, Mbappé has returned to form. He scored in extra time during a 3–2 quarter-final win vs Dortmund. After recovering from a minor illness, he's set to feature in the semi-final against his former club.
🇫🇷 Nicolas Anelka
- PSG: Youth product turned first-team star, debuting in 1996 before returning in 2000.
- Real Madrid: Signed in 1999 for €35m. Despite a turbulent spell, scored crucial Champions League goals en route to the 2000 title.
- Legacy: One of the first modern-era stars to connect the two clubs.
🇫🇷 Claude Makélélé
Real Madrid: 2000–03 — became a key defensive pillar, winning 2 La Liga titles and the 2002 Champions League.
PSG: 2008–11 — returned home to wrap up his career, earning captaincy and becoming a fan favourite.
🇦🇷 Gabriel Heinze
PSG: 2001–04 — cemented his status as a no-nonsense defender.
Real Madrid: 2007–09 — earned a La Liga title before departure.
🏴 David Beckham
- Real Madrid: The Galáctico who arrived in 2003, winning La Liga in 2007 before moving on.
- PSG: Signed in 2013 for a five-month swansong, donating his salary to charity and ending his glittering career at the Parc des Princes.
- Legacy: A global icon who bookended his journey in Paris with grace and class.
🇨🇷 Keylor Navas
Real Madrid: A three-time Champions League winner (2016–18), known for his heroics on the biggest stage.
PSG: Joined in 2019, instantly becoming a fan favourite with standout performances in Europe.
Legacy: A serial winner who brought elite-level experience to the PSG dressing room.
🇦🇷 Ángel Di María
Real Madrid: Instrumental in La Décima (2014), especially in the final.
PSG: Joined in 2015 and became one of the club’s all-time greats, scoring 93 goals in 295 matches and winning 18 trophies.
Legacy: A true bridge between the two clubs, adored in both white and Rouge et Bleu.
🇪🇸 Sergio Ramos
Real Madrid: A legendary captain, 22 major trophies, and 101 goals from defence.
PSG: Joined in 2021 and helped bring leadership and intensity to Paris.
Legacy: Few defenders are more iconic; Ramos’s leadership qualities transcend clubs.
🇲🇦 Achraf Hakimi
Real Madrid: Came through the academy and made a handful of first-team appearances.
PSG: Since 2021, has been among the world’s best right-backs, combining defensive discipline with attacking verve.
Legacy: A talent shaped in Madrid but unleashed in Paris.
🇫🇷 Alphonse Areola
PSG: A youth graduate who made over 100 appearances and won multiple domestic titles.
Real Madrid: Spent the 2019/20 season on loan as backup to Thibaut Courtois.
Legacy: A French international whose development at PSG opened doors across Europe.
🇪🇸 Jesé Rodríguez
Real Madrid: A promising forward from the academy who impressed early before injuries struck.
PSG: Signed in 2016 but struggled to adapt, making just 18 appearances.
Legacy: A case of unfulfilled potential, but one of the earliest direct transfers between the clubs.
🇫🇷 Lassana Diarra
Real Madrid: A trusted midfield enforcer from 2009–2012.
PSG: Arrived late in his career (2018–19), providing cover and experience in a short stint.
Legacy: One of the few Frenchmen to represent both sides.
🇪🇸 Marco Asensio
Real Madrid: A gifted attacking midfielder who won three Champions Leagues and scored in the 2017 final.
PSG: Signed in 2023 on a free transfer, although was loaned to Aston Villa last season.
Legacy: A recent mover whose best PSG chapter may still lie ahead.
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