10 most successful debuts by great players

A debut is always a pressure-packed situation. More often than not, players require time to adapt to their new club and do not sparkle on their first appearance, which is quite understandable. However, there are footballers who hit the ground running and become instant heroes with their new sets of fans. Getting a successful debut under the belt is the ultimate launch-pad for forging a solid career with a football club or to get their international careers off to a great start, and some players have managed it admirably. Here are 10 of the most successful debuts by great players.

#10 Ronaldo

Match: Real Madrid 5-2 Alaves  (6th October, 2002)

Ronaldo may not have stolen the headlines at the San Siro but his Real Madrid debut was the much more memorable for the striker. Coming off the bench, Ronaldo sealed the victory will two typically well-taken goals.

The Galactico had got his journey with Real off to the ideal beginning. It was one of the finest moments of Ronaldo’s career as the Santiago Bernabeu rose to their feet to applaud their new superstar.