Marcelo began playing on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro. Now he is one of the great football stars of the world.

Roberto Carlos, the cheerfulness of football. Born in the center of a humble family, Roberto Carlos quickly developed an unbelievable power in his legs. His cheerfulness hasn’t only been proverbial in the locker-room, but he would also transmit it to the rest of his team on the field. Alongside his friend KaKa, they revolutionized their role as left-wing players in new soccer tactics.

His ability with the ball left his parents and scouts speechless in little league soccer tournaments. Since his debut with Mallorca Football Club he has been in the eye of the greatest teams and have focused their attention on his talent. Today he is one of the greatest stars of the new generation.

Educated in Zaragoza since a young boy showed strength and leadership that caught the attention of his coaches. Since then he has been forging the Spartan legend of the player that gives all for his team.

As a child he would cry out of anger when he lost a little league soccer match. He would always run after ball, a perfect student that would not settle with only passing his classes... Real Madrid notices him and scouts him and begins to guide which without a doubt you could say is the perfect homegrown player. Carvajal is defined with one word: competitiveness.

Felipe Reyes: From his hometown Cordoba (Spain) to leading Real Madrid basketball as their captain, Felipe Reyes had the support of his brothers and an example to look up to. Working on his weak points he has become the top rebounder in the history of ACB league and la Copa del Rey.

Since he was little, Lucas has had an amazing ability for playing soccer where different soccer club scouts showed great interest in him. A natural born goal scorer, talented dribbler, Real Madrid has noticed him for their school of talent.

A basketball player and father leads the fans as golden boy Sergio. During the afternoons at home, he would make paper hoops and cellophane balls as not to make noise while he would play with his brother. Sergio Llull's career takes him abroad at a very young age.

A lover of history books, Nacho has the discipline like an old time general, the personality of a fighter. Self-taught since he was born, he knew how to adapt this handicap. His daughter was born while he was facing the 11th Champions League final.

Another exceptional player - product of Madrid’s homegrown players. Álvaro Morata is above all an athlete that had to give up his promising career in tennis to play his beloved soccer. He was handed over to Juventus for two seasons, where he met his wife, Alice Campello with whom he has maintained a beautiful relationship.

As a member of the “Golden Generation” that won the World Cup against the almighty United States of America, Andrés Nocioni is an example of dedication and effort, of which great Argentinian players have had to face to be able to play on the best teams of the world. Argentina in the heart of basketball and basketball in the heart and mind of Argentina.

Raphaël Varane: Varane was born in the coal mining area of northeastern France. He was quickly picked up by professional scouts from Lens and Lille... until one day he received a phone call from Zinedine Zidane.

Since his first day Luka was taught to do things with love from his studies to his emerging passion for basketball. As a boy of merely 12 years of age Real Madrid noticed and scouted him for their minor league team. Little by little his talent and the carefully personalized education uncovers the best talent that has been seen in the last years.

In a country where being successful at soccer is a dreamer’s way out, in 2015 Danilo became the best paid defensive player. Looking back over his life, he presents his family, including his wife, who he met in a cemetery.

In a postwar Spain, Amancio Amaro Varela begins to stick out for his ability and ingenuity with the ball. Part of what was called Real Madrid Ye-Ye, suffers the harshness of 70s soccer as a coach and later discovers alongside Di Stéfano what was to be called the "Quinta del Buitre" of the 80s.

In the town of Guarnizo he grew up in the countryside. He was extremely fast comparable to his ability to stop and throw off his rivals. Paco Gent now is the Honorary President of the Real Madrid Club and has also brought important players to the soccer and basketball teams.

A legendary star of the 80s and the 90s. He was capable of making an entire stadium hold back their breath when he would stop in front of a defensive player. He was a prominent player of Madrid’s comebacks that struck so much fear in European teams. Today he is the director of the club’s Institutional Relations.

As we accompany Carroll through his ranch in Evaston where he goes over his vital path alongside his parents, colleagues and friends from university. There is something special about Carroll and maybe it has to do with his decision to have been a missionary in Chile where he abandoned his studies and basketball. But Jaycee came back turning himself into a skilled free throw shooter.

Thompkins displays his home, his environment in the city of Lithonia. In his first season as a Bulldog at the University of Georgia Thompson was included as the fifth best newbie of the Southeastern Conference. Trey and his family tell us how his personal and professional development have come to be and his arrival to Real Madrid.

Jesus Vallejo in his early career drew attention to himself for his sportsmanlike conviction and his high degree of responsibility and team spirit. As time passed he specialized in the position of defense. His teachers, parents and friends all tell his story of endeavor and sacrifice in completing his dream of playing in the best of the world.

He not only stood out in basketball but was also very good at football. But his maturity is gained with decisions and one which took him to Joventut at a very young age made him mature far from home. His exceptional playing took him to the NBA where he attained the highest debut of a Spanish player and the first European player in history to be chosen to participate in an NBA slam dunk contest.

Joining Real Madrid in the summer of 2017, Borja Mayoral is expected to be one of the center forwards in the immediate future. The street was his real football school until a little league soccer tournament sparked the interest of the three main teams of Madrid: Rayo Vallecano, Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid. In the end he joined the homegrown team of Real Madrid

At the age of seven he was recruited by Seville but was unable to reach the strong physical development that was expected of him. It was a great disappointment to him and he wanted to quit football. However, upon returning to his hometown team (Ultera) Betis noticed his incredible talent and ability. In Betis he flourishes and in the summer of 2017 and he is drafted to Real Madrid.

If there is something that distinguishes Santi Yusta from all the rest, it is his discretion. Born into a passionate family for basketball, his own older brother reached the ranks of the white team, Real Madrid. His family alongside Santi go over his track record up until now, in which he has converted himself into the most valuable player born to this homegrown team.

The effort, study and enjoyment of all things, ‘one life, once chance’ is what Fabien has tattooed and is what defines his attitude. His strength and passion have taken him to play in the thriving German basketball league and landing him in the best league in Europe, the Spanish league. In 2017 Fabien joins Real Madrid.

He was a restless boy that one day the ceiling of his bedroom caved in after time and time again of bouncing the ball off of it. ‘Facun’ is known to be impulsive and emotional which at times play against him. But in other occasions, delivers impossible plays for any sport fanatic.

‘There are no limits of improvement, there are no limits in the game’, is Jonas’ slogan and by no coincidence wears the number 8 on his dorsal as a symbol that represents the infinity sign as an 8 laying down.

Achraf’s parents immigrated to Spain while they were very young. Achraf was born in Getafe and has spent all of his life in Spain. In 2006 when he was only 6 years old after a tryout with the “Sport City” Real Madrid recruited him for the minor league team. Since then he has not left the team

Nowadays, alongside Tavares, Jeff is the life line for the Real Madrid defense.

Join the French player and discover the stellar rise of his football career. Years of success in France and Spain. From the French Cup with Stade Rennais to winning everything with Real Madrid. His former coaches from his clubs in France and his Real Madrid teammates, Rodrygo y Tchoumeni tell us who Camavinga really is.

From Bolaños de Calatrava (Ciudad Real) to Real Madrid City, and from Real Madrid City to the Santiago Bernabéu. Fran García demonstrated that with a foundation of hard work, effort, support from your family and consistency, dreams can come true.

Learn all about Mario Hezonja's story. Thanks to his mother we learn about his childhood in Croatia, his coaches tell us what they saw in him, his first steps in basketball and his evolution into one best players in Europe, before signing for Real Madrid and winning the Euroleague.

Join us for Campo de Estrellas featuring Athenea. Discover the Real Madrid player's most humane side. Her family, her psychologist her friends and the staff from her former clubs tell us all about Athenea. What makes her tick, her love for football, the work she puts in on the pitch and above all, for her family.