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Spain · 1945–66Alfredo Di Stéfano
Rating
98
Caps
31
Goals
23
Life
1926–2014
Clubs
Millonarios, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
Honours
2× Ballon d'Or (1957–1959) · 2× Hall of Fame
#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 (1957–1959), 2× Hall of Fame.
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 |
| Spain | 31 caps, 23 goals |
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.
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