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01 / Spain · 1947–1961Alfredo Di Stéfano
Caps · Argentina
6
Goals · Argentina
6
Caps · Spain
31
Goals · Spain
23
Life
1926–2014
Clubs
Millonarios, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Honours
2× Ballon d'Or
#1
Editorial rank of 33 for Spain
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The people's rank, live from duel votes
A true visionary, the iconic Argentine-born forward transformed Real Madrid into a European powerhouse, winning five consecutive European Cups. Career record: 31 caps and 23 goals for Spain; club career at Millonarios, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, RCD Espanyol de Barcelona; honours include 2× Ballon d'Or.
Career record
| 1945–1949 | Boca Juniors |
| 1946–1946 | Club Atlético Huracán |
| 1949–1953 | Millonarios |
| 1953–1964 | Real Madrid Club de Fútbol |
| 1964–1966 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona |
| Argentina | 6 caps, 6 goals |
| Spain | 31 caps, 23 goals |
Sources
- Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
- Caps · Argentina checked 4 October 2026
- Caps · Spain checked 4 October 2026
- Goals · Argentina checked 4 October 2026
- Goals · Spain checked 4 October 2026
- Honours · 2× Ballon d'Or checked 4 October 2026
From the daily quiz
To which club did Alfredo Di Stéfano move in 1953, in a transfer still argued over in Barcelona?
Reveal the answer
Real Madrid. Both clubs claimed him; the federation ruled in Real's favour.
Shared the era
Spain legends whose careers overlapped Stéfano's
Around Stéfano in the almanac
One rank below: Andrés Iniesta at #2.
Spain's editorial top five: Alfredo Di Stéfano · Andrés Iniesta · Xavi · Iker Casillas · Rodri.