Alfredo Di Stéfano
Awards & Honours
26
Awards Won
4
Honours
2
Rankings
3
Records
Di Stéfano's trophy cabinet is extraordinary. He won five European Cups, a record at the time, and scored in every final. His two Ballon d'Or awards place him among the elite, but his Super Ballon d'Or is a one-of-a-kind honor. He was named UEFA Golden Player of Spain in 2003 and included in the FIFA 100. Pele himself called Di Stéfano the best player ever. His 216 La Liga goals for Real Madrid stood as a club record for decades. He remains the top scorer in El Clásico history. These achievements reflect a player who defined an era and set standards that still inspire.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
UEFA Golden Player of Spain
Selected as Spain's most outstanding player of the past 50 years during UEFA's Jubilee celebrations.
FIFA 100
Named by Pelé in the list of the greatest living players.
UEFA and Real Madrid Presidents' Award
Honored with a special award and a statue unveiled in Madrid.
France Football Player of the Century - 4th Place
Voted fourth behind Pelé, Maradona, and Cruyff in a poll of former Ballon d'Or winners.
Rankings & Lists
France Football Player of the Century
FIFA 100
Records & Feats
Only player to score in five consecutive European Cup finals
Scored in the 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, and 1960 finals, including a hat-trick in 1960.
Only player to win the Super Ballon d'Or
Awarded in 1989 by France Football as a special honor for the best player of the previous three decades.
Most goals in El Clásico history (tied)
Scored 18 goals in official Clásico matches, tied with Cristiano Ronaldo as of 2026.