5 players with whom Cristiano Ronaldo has combined for most goals (clubs + country)

#3 Mesut Ozil - 38 goals

Real Madrid CF v Getafe CF - La Liga

Dubbing Mesut Ozil and Cristiano Ronaldo as soulmates of the footballing world would not be an exaggeration. The duo did not exactly spend a lot of time together at Real Madrid, but their understanding on the pitch was nothing short of telepathic.

Ozil was signed in 2010 from Werder Bremen and had the opportunity to link up with Real Madrid’s record goalscorer for three seasons at the Santiago Bernabeu. His vision and execution made him an invaluable asset to Los Blancos and the man himself.

Between 2010 and 2013, Ozil set up Ronaldo a whopping 31 times. The Portuguese superstar did not get many opportunities to return the favor too many times, as Ozil rarely ventured into the penalty box.

The 36-year-old assisted the Fenerbahce star seven times during their time together. They celebrated one La Liga, one Copa del Rey, and one Spanish Supercup in Real Madrid colors.

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#2 Gareth Bale - 41 goals

Real Madrid v Deportivo Alaves - La Liga

Real Madrid signed Gareth Bale from Tottenham Hotspur for €101 million in 2013, making him the most expensive player in the club’s history, dethroning Ronaldo in the process.

Bale, alongside the Portugal international and Karim Benzema, formed one of the most fearsome attacking trios in football. The right-winger quickly built a good rapport with his team-mates and eventually helped them to the Champions League crown at the end of the season.

Between 2013 and 2018, Bale shared a good relationship with the Portuguese superstar, with the duo combining for 41 goals across competitions. Had it not been for Bale’s incessant injuries, the number would have been significantly higher.

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#1 Karim Benzema - 76 goals

Athletic Club v Real Madrid CF - La Liga

Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema played alongside one another for nine long years at the Santiago Bernabeu. While the Portugal international almost always stole the spotlight with his goals, Benzema was also just as influential with his movement.

Between 2009 and 2018, the Frenchman often operated as a decoy, drawing attention away from the Real Madrid no.7, allowing him to get his shot away.

Ronaldo, who has often been criticized for his selfish play, used to square off to Benzema more often than one would expect. Had the Frenchman been a tad more clinical, like he currently is, he could have added quite a few more to his tally.

Over the course of their time together, the two superstars combined for 76 goals, helping Real Madrid to unparalleled success in that timeframe.

With the duo leading the line, Los Blancos won 16 trophies, including two La Ligas and four Champions League titles.