France · 1970–88Alain Giresse
Rating
90
Caps
47
Goals
6
Life
1952
Clubs
FC Girondins de Bordeaux, Olympique de Marseille
#12
Editorial rank of 33 for France
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The people's rank, live from duel votes
Known for three quarters of the Magic Square are listed (Platini, Tigana, plus Euro 1984 coverage) but its fourth member, a Ballon d'Or runner-up and European champion, is missing. Biggest achievements: Euro 1984 winner as part of the Carré Magique; runner-up in the 1982 Ballon d'Or; 2 Ligue 1 titles with Bordeaux (1984, 1985) and the Coupe de France 1986; 47 caps.