Watches of Real Madrid Players

Mere days ago, Real Madrid once again proved their iconoclastic status in professional football with a spectacular win at the Champions League against another powerhouse, Borussia. In honor of the occasion, we spotlight the players of the team and their exquisite timepieces.

Toni Kroos’s Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph

One of the highlights of Real Madrid’s midfielder Toni Kroos’s watch collection is the coveted Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph. There hardly could be any timepiece matching the fierceness and precision of the player’s style. Its minimalist yet sturdy stainless steel case, navy-blue grand tapisserie dial punctuated with bold Arabic numerals, and three chronograph registers at 12, 6, and 9 o’clock attest to that elusive balance between simplicity and utility, making this watch truly worth the sports legend it belongs to. 

Luka Modrić’s Patek Philippe Nautilus Perpetual Calendar White Gold

Croatian central midfielder for Real Madrid Luka Modrić has a rather classic taste in watches (which we can’t help but celebrate), as seen, for example from his Patek Philippe Nautilus Perpetual Calendar in white gold, which he wore to the signing of the extension of his contract with the iconic football club. The staple sports watch, ref. 5740/1G features a smooth, aerodynamic case, sunburst dial with horizontally-embossed texture, and calendar functions at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock. 

Antonio Rüdiger’s Patek Philippe Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar Chronograph

Real Madrid’s center-back player from 2022, Antonio Rüdiger has a rather special Patek Philippe Grand Complications Perpetual Calendar in platinum. The ref. 5270 is, perhaps, most noteworthy thanks to the arresting emerald-green hue of its lacquered dial. What captures one’s attention (as well as Rüdiger’s we hope) is the harmonious arrangement of calendar displays, moon phase at 6 o’clock, and a twin day/month aperture at 12 o’clock. Despite having a wealth of complications – powered by the almighty Caliber CH 29-535  PS Q – the ref. 5270 retains a certain degree of dressiness that no doubt takes the player from casual hangs with his teammates to black-tie events. 

Ferland Mendy’s Rolex Chronograph Daytona Rainbow and AP Royal Oak Concept “Black Panther” Flying Tourbillon

Left-backer at La Liga Real Madrid since 2019, 28-year-old French footballer Ferland Mendy has, much like the best of us, a soft spot for Rolexes. One of the highlights of his collection is, by far, this extravagant Cosmograph Daytona Rainbow with – you guessed it – colorful baguette-cut gemstones adorning the bezel and hour markers. This particular variant has a case and bracelet cast from Everose gold (matching its subdials in hue) and rose-cut diamonds at its elegant lugs. Another watch in Ferland Mendy’s collection that deserves attention is the iconic Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Concept “Black Panther” Flying Tourbillon. This one is not a mere timekeeping device but a piece of wearable art in its own right. The hand-painted three-dimensional sculpture of the beloved superhero adorns the skeletonized dial with a tourbillon nestled between T’Challa’s thighs. And, naturally, this watch wouldn’t be a truthful reference to Black Panther without purple accents, which here are realized on the purple rubber strap.

Vinícius Júnior’s Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph and Rolex Day-Date 40 Everose Gold

Brazilian footballer who’s been a member of Real Madrid’s La Riga since the tender age of 18, Vinícius Júnior has a career trajectory of a sports superstar in the making. And, naturally, his watch collection is worthy of a true protégé. A notable example is, of course, the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph in rose gold with a white grand tapisserie dial. While it is a slightly dressier take on the iconic sports watch, it still carries that dynamism associated with professional sports. It’s reasonable to assume that a young footballer like Vinícius Júnior would start building his watch collection with classic, timeless pieces that are remarkable in their wearability and outstanding in their design language. His Rolex Day-Date 40 in Everose gold, for example, is the perfect menagerie of tradition and utility. What lends this piece a certain aristocratic and old-timey almost charm is the fluted dial and Roman numerals, which stand out thanks to its sunburst green dial.

Carlo Ancelotti’s Patek Philippe Nautilus Steel

A football manager to the stars with a career that spans five decades, Carlo Ancelotti is among those responsible for shaping Real Madrid into an iconoclastic brand and an institution. Hence, it comes as no surprise that his watches of choice command reverence, just as much as his professional stature does. A case in point is the Patek Philippe Nautilus – one of the most coveted sports watches of this generation, which carries in itself both modernity thanks to its design language (encapsulated by the rounded case, minimalist hour markers, and stainless steel construction) and traditional, which manifests itself through the exquisitely built movement hidden behind the sapphire caseback.

Aurélien Tchouaméni’s Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Frosted Gold Double Balance Wheel Openworked

Another youngster in Real Madrid’s midst, defensive midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni (who scored his first goal for the league just last year) has a rather bold taste in watches (perhaps, as expected from the younger generation). A piece he’s often spotted wearing is the highly desirable Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Frosted Gold Double Balance Wheel Openworked. The austere futurism of the watch’s skeletonized dial is offset by a colorful arrangement of stones on the bezel, which works beautifully with the frosted white gold of its case and bracelet. 

Daniel Carvajal’s Patek Philippe Aquanaut Rose Gold

Real Madrid’s right-back, Daniel Carvajal Ramos was with the team since 2012 and won the hearts of millions of fans with his precise yet aggressive style of play and unmatched foresight on the field. Some refer to Carvajal as the team’s strategist, so it comes as no surprise that his watches are fit for a true intellectual, like his Patek Philippe Aquanaut. Pictured here is the rose gold variant with a brown dial on a rubber strap, which feels incredibly contemporary thanks, in turn, to enlarged Arabic numerals and a prominent chapter ring. 

Thibault Courtois’s Hublot Spirit Big Bang Tourbillon Carbon White

Real Madrid’s goalkeeper since 2018 and a veritable superstar in the world of professional football, Thibault Courtois reached global fame after he won the Golden Glove at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. So, one could naturally expect the Champion to wear fitting watches, like the Hublot Spirit of Big Bang Tourbillon Carbon White. This juggernaut features a whole 5-day power reserve and a tourbillon cage, both set against a skeletonized dial. The case of this timepiece is in a league of its own, for it’s made from carbon fiber with unique white composite inclusions. 

Lucas Vázquez Rolex GMT-Master II “Pepsi”

Right-back and, sometimes, a winger for Real Madrid’s La Liga, Lucas Vasquez, scored his first competitive goal for the team on December 30th, 2015. As far as his watch collection is concerned, Vasquez has a soft spot for timeless and universally adored models, like the Rolex GMT-Master II “Pepsi”. This one earned its name thanks to the red-and-blue bezel, of course. It also features unique geometric hour markers and a date window, which, together with the jubilee bracelet, grant it that unmistakably masculine feel. 

Eduardo Camavinga’s Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph Black Ceramic

Audemars Piguet's appeal among football players is an axiom, and Real Madrid’s midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is no exception. The 21-year-old protégé was spotted with the Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph Black Ceramic on a few occasions. This timepiece is a more elegant variation of the model thanks to its black ceramic case, bracelet, and matching dial. It’s also the kind of watch that’s best enjoyed up close – an opportunity granted to a selected few – thanks to the rose-gold outlines of its hands, hour markers, and subdials. 

David Alaba’s Patek Philippe Nautilus Flyback Chronograph Rose Gold

One of the highlights of Real Madrid’s center-backer David Alba’s watch collection is the Patek Philippe Nautilus Flyback Chronograph in Rose Gold. Boasting the Nautilus’ iconic horizontal embossed pattern and the date at 3 o’clock, the ref. 5980’s dial departs from regular Nautilus models with its singular chronograph subdial at 6 o’clock. Large due to housing its hour and minutes subdials, this two-handed subdial counts the minutes with its long hand and the hours with its shorter hand, with up to 12 hours of accuracy.

Federico Valverde’s Rolex Sky-Dweller 42 White Rolesor

25-year-old Uruguayan footballer Federico Valverde has been with Real Madrid since 2016. After receiving widespread praise during the match against Atético Madrid in 2020, Valverde was subsequently named the King of the Match in the subsequent season. As far as his collection is concerned, a beloved timepiece of his is the Rolex Sky-Dweller 42 White Rolesor. The combination of the annual calendar set against the black dial and bound by a fluted bezel makes the piece a surprisingly mature choice for someone in their twenties. But who are we to judge, especially since Valverde’s stellar career hardly lines up with that of a regular athlete his age? 

Rodrygo’s Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Rainbow Pavé Diamonds

Rodrygo Silva de Goes, who now holds the winger position at Real Madrid’s La Liga, scored his first goal for the team at 18 during the match against Galatasaray in 2019. His career has been nothing short of spectacular ever since. And,naturally, this rising football star status is also reflected in Rodrygo’s watches, like his Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Rainbow Pavé. As you might have guessed, this piece features an array of colorful gems at the bezel, a fully paved dial and lugs, and a partially paved bracelet. We are guessing he isn’t allowed to wear this one on the field because it might simply blind the opposing team before they even have a chance to sprint towards the ball. 

Nacho Fernández’s Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Everose Gold

Spanish full-backer for Real Madrid, Nacho Fernández, is known for his fast and agile style of play as well as his impressive stamina. As one might expect, his watch collection too matches that level of endurance – his Rolex Cosmograph Daytona Everose Gold, for example, boasts an impressive power reserve of 72 hours. And, of course, this model’s gold case, in contrast with a black bezel and sunburst brown dial, make it ever so elegant and classic.