The world of football continues to have emergence of new footballers who striking a chord with the fans and gain unmeasured popularity. However, there are many accomplished footballers that are timeless and still relevant today, and at times, unforgettable.
Allsportspk presents some of these timeless players who till now are remembered for their remarkable performances and skills.
Alfredo Di Stefano
Born on 4th July, 1926 in Argentina – Died on 7th July, 2014 in Madrid.
- Known for his achievements with Real Madrid, where he played an instrumental role in the club’s domination of the European Cup – won it 5 times in a row during the 1950s.
- Alfredo Di Stefano was blessed with tactical versatility, creativity and prolific vision on the pitch, for these qualities he possessed he was known as ”Saeta Rubia”.
- He is the only player to score in 5 European Finals.
- Di Stefano is the top 3rd goalscorer of Real Madrid, netting 308 goals for the Los Blancos.
- In 1957 and 1959 he was awarded the prestigious Ballon d’Or and is the only player to win the Super Ballon d’Or in 1989 (After retirement).
- In his international career he played with three different national teams during his career, scoring 6 goals in 6 appearances for Argentina, and 23 in 31 appearances for Spain.
- He never played in the FIFA World Cup.
- Di Stéfano also played four times for Colombia, during the Dimayor period of Colombian football.
- Alfredo Di Stefano after his retirement from professional Football, served as Real Madrid Coach from 1982 to 1984.
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