Becerril

Becerril

1953 - 1958

  • Full nameJosé Becerril
  • Place of birthMadrid
  • Date of birth21/08/1926
  • Full nameJosé Becerril
  • Place of birthMadrid
  • Date of birth21/08/1926

Featured in club's first three European Cup triumphs

Position: Midfielder

A member of the Real Madrid squad that captured the club's first three European Cup crowns, José Becerril checked in from Málaga at the age of 27. The Madrid-born midfielder was part of the first team between 1953 and 1958. Following his spell as a madridista, he moved on to Granada.

He played his part in in the club’s first three European Cup successes, lining up in the knockout ties against Partizan, Nice, Manchester United and Royal Antwerp. In addition to the continental triumphs,  Becerril lifted four league titles (1954, 1955, 1957 and 1958) and two Latin Cups (1955 and 1957). He passed away on 24 May 1982 at the age of 55.

Honours

  • 3 European Cups
  • 4 league titles
  • 2 Latin Cups