Alfredo Di Stéfano vs Luis Suárez Miramontes
Spain against Spain. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Alfredo Di Stéfano
Spain · 1945–66 · ST
- Almanac rating
- 98
- Rank in Spain
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 31 · 23 goals
- Clubs
- Millonarios, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, RCD Espanyol de Barcelona
- Honours
- 2× Ballon d'Or (1957–1959) · 2× Hall of Fame
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.
Luis Suárez Miramontes
Spain · 1953–73 · CM
- Almanac rating
- 92
- Rank in Spain
- #7 of 33
- Caps
- 32 · 14 goals
- Clubs
- FC Barcelona, Inter Milan, U.C. Sampdoria
- Honours
- Ballon d'Or · Hall of Fame
The sole Spanish male Ballon d'Or winner, Luis Suárez Miramontes was a deep-lying playmaker who wove magic for Barcelona and the legendary Grande Inter side of the 1960s. Career record: 32 caps and 14 goals for Spain; club career at FC Barcelona, Inter Milan, U.C. Sampdoria; honours include Ballon d'Or, Hall of Fame.
The verdict
The almanac puts Alfredo Di Stéfano ahead by 6 rating points, 98 against 92.
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