Players who shone after swapping England for Spain.
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1) Luis Suarez
A player really getting into form for Barcelona, Luis Suarez is lighting up La Liga at the moment just as he did in his final season in the Premier League with Liverpool.
2) Thierry Henry
Perhaps past his peak when he left Arsenal for Barcelona, Thierry Henry still enjoyed three great seasons at the Nou Camp, winning two La Liga titles, including the famous 2008/09 treble.
3) David Beckham
A huge name for Manchester United and right at home alongside Real Madrid’s Galacticos, David Beckham won just one La Liga title in his time in Spain, but became a big player at the Bernabeu.
4) Xabi Alonso
A superb midfield playmaker Real might regret letting go last summer, former Liverpool star Xabi Alonso became a key member of the Madrid squad to help them to the La Liga title in 2012 and last season’s Champions League.
5) Ruud van Nistelrooy
A goal machine for Manchester United, Ruud van Nistelrooy carried on his prolific form when he moved to Real Madrid.
6) Cesc Fabregas
Not quite at his best in a Barcelona shirt, but there’s no doubt Cesc Fabregas made his mark in three seasons at the Nou Camp, notching up great figures in goals and assists and winning one La Liga title.
7) Javier Mascherano
A rock solid defensive midfielder for Liverpool, Javier Mascherano has performed well as a defender for most of his time at Barcelona, enjoying no end of success with the Catalan giants.
8) Carlos Vela
Barely given a chance during his time at Arsenal as a youngster, Carlos Vela has blossomed into a superb forward since quitting the Gunners for Real Sociedad, sparking rumours of a return to his old club.
9) Gareth Bale
A bit hit and miss, but Real Madrid fans are overly harsh on former Tottenham Hotspur star Gareth Bale due to his £85m price tag. The Welshman has kept up his fine displays in Spain, and scored a crucial extra time goal to help Real to a win in last season’s Champions League final.