Alfredo Di Stéfano

Known for the largest single omission in this file. A continental championship with Argentina covers criterion 1, five European Cups with goals in every final is the strongest criterion 2 record in the history of the competition, and two Ballon d'Or plus the only Super Ballon d'Or ever awarded covers criterion 4. He belongs immediately behind Maradona and Messi, which is where this rating places him. Biggest achievements: Copa América winner 1947 with Argentina, 6 goals in 6 appearances; five consecutive European Cups with Real Madrid (1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960), scoring in all five finals; Ballon d'Or 1957 and 1959; Super Ballon d'Or 1989; eight La Liga titles; Argentine championship 1947 with River Plate.