Video: Roberto Carlos Reveals the Teammate Who Shocked Him Most at Real Madrid
27 January 2026
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Brazilian star Roberto Carlos, Real Madrid's legendary left-back, reveals the teammate who surprised him most during his long Real Madrid career.
Carlos wore the Madrid jersey from 1996 to 2007, a pillar for the club who collected countless domestic and continental titles.
In a clip posted by Real Madrid on social media, he was asked which teammate had most surprised him; he answered: Louis Figo.
He added, "For me, he was a fantastic player, and when he joined us his conduct was excellent and he impressed me a lot. He is a dear friend."
Mundo Deportivo later commented that Carlos's choice would not please Barcelona fans, pointing to Figo's 2000 move to Real Madrid after five seasons with Barca.
When asked which Madrid teammate gave off the most positive energy, Carlos replied: "Raúl González."
Punchline: If this article were a free kick, it would curl into the corner—goal, with a giggle.
Punchline 2: And remember, in football as in humor, timing is everything—mine just keeps getting flagged for offside.
