Alfredo Di Stéfano
Alfredo Stéfano Di Stéfano Laulhé was an Argentine and naturalised Spanish professional footballer and manager who played as a forward, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and the greatest Real Madrid player ever. Nicknamed "Saeta Rubia", he is best known for his achievements with the club, where he was instrumental in the club's domination of the European Cup and La Liga during the 1950s and 1960s. Along with Francisco Gento and José María Zárraga, he was one of only three players to play a part in all five European Cup victories, scoring goals in each of the five finals.
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Background
- Born in
- Buenos Aires
- Awards
- 🏆 Ballon d'Or🏆 Pichichi Trophy🏆 Illustrious Citizen of Buenos Aires🏆 UEFA President's Award🏆 Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Sports Merit
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"Do you know how many rules there are in football? … There are 17 rules. That's it. Everyone talks about football and nobody remembers this simple fact."
"I was a forward, and one of the obligations of a forward is to score goals."
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1926
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