5 former Real Madrid players you would be surprised to know are still active

Real Madrid v AS Roma - UEFA Champions League
Real Madrid v AS Roma - UEFA Champions League

#3 Wesley Sneijder

Real Madrid v Osasuna - La Liga
Real Madrid v Osasuna - La Liga

Wesley Sneijder started his professional footballing career with Ajax and scored 59 goals in 181 appearances for them. In the wake of performing in five effective seasons with the Dutch club, the Sneijder was purchased by Real Madrid.

Sneijder was given the 23 number shirt - which had been worn by David Beckham in the past - at Los Blancos.

However, his stretch with Real Madrid was not as fruitful as some anticipated it to be. And, he played there for two seasons - scoring 11 goals in 66 appearances.

Post-Madrid, Sneijder went through four seasons with Italy's Internazionale, afterwards another 5 with Turkish goliaths Galatasaray, and a singular season with French club Nice.

The veteran attacking midfielder was brought in by Qatari club Al-Gharafa before the 2017-18 season. He is as of now with them and has additionally delighted in a fruitful run of form wherein the 34-year-old has scored 18 goals in 29 appearances.

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