5 players with most appearances in Real Madrid’s history 

#3 Manolo Sanchís — 687

Sanchís played for Los Blancos for 18 years

Manolo Sanchís has played for just one club throughout his career. After joining Real Madrid Castilla in 1983 as an 18-year-old, Sanchís earned ocassional call-ups to the senior side. Thanks to his prowess, the Spanish international quickly cemented his position with the senior team.

A talented defensive midfielder, Sanchís also aided his team by filling in the stopper’s position. Sanchís and Hierro built a strong pairing and helped the club in countless matches.

Sanchís played for Los Blancos for 18 years out of which 13 came as captain. He is one of the longest-serving captains in the club's history. Sanchís retired in 2001 with 687 appearances in his bag.

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#2 Iker Casillas — 725

Iker Casillas is arguably one of the most loved footballers of all time

Iker Casillas' departure in 2015 from the club has to be one of the most painful experiences for any Real Madrid lover. Thankfully, his career was not as bitter as his farewell. Casillas is arguably one of the most loved footballers of all time.

Known for his charisma, leadership, and goalkeeping skills, the Spaniard earned a reputation that is difficult for any player to match. At the age of 19 years and four days, Casillas became the youngest-ever goalkeeper to feature and win a Champions League final in 2002.

After the historic event, the former Spain captain was appointed Real Madrid's No. 1. Casillas won two Champions Leagues and two La Liga titles in his first three seasons. He set a record of 962 minutes without conceding a goal in the Champions League in 2014.

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#1 Raul — 741

Raul started creating an impression during his youth days at Atletico Madrid

Raul Gonzalez, popularly known as Raul, is arguably the most celebrated Real Madrid player of all-time. He is also the most prolific and successful native Real Madrid player. If it wasn't for Cristiano Ronaldo, Raul would have been at the pinnacle of every Real Madrid record.

Raul started creating an impression during his youth days at Atletico Madrid. He made a sensational switch to rivals Real Madrid in 1992. After playing for two seasons with the junior side, Raul became a permanent member of the senior team in 1994.

Since then, there was no stopping for the Spaniard as his goal scoring exploits coincided with Real Madrid's success. Raul led the club as captain for seven years.

He is the fifth-highest goalscorer (228) in the history of La Liga and the highest Spanish scorer (256 goals) in the European leagues. He is also Los Blancos' second-highest goal scorer with 323 goals.

Raul left Real Madrid for Schalke in 2010.