France · 1980sMichel Platini
Rating
96
Caps
72
Goals
41
Life
1955
Clubs
A.S. Nancy-Lorraine, AS Saint-Étienne, Juventus
Honours
Ballon d'Or 1983 · Ballon d'Or 1984 · Ballon d'Or 1985
#2
Editorial rank of 33 for France
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The people's rank, live from duel votes
A three-time Ballon d'Or winner, this elegant playmaker orchestrated France's Euro 1984 triumph, netting nine goals in a single tournament – a record that still stands. Career record: 72 caps and 41 goals for France; club career at A.S. Nancy-Lorraine, AS Saint-Étienne, Juventus; honours include Ballon d'Or 1983, Ballon d'Or 1984, Ballon d'Or 1985.