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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
Ballon d'Or 1957 · Ballon d'Or 1959 · 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 Ballon d'Or 1957, Ballon d'Or 1959, Hall of Fame.