Fernando Redondo
Awards & Honours
15
Awards Won
3
Honours
4
Rankings
4
Covers
2
Records
Fernando Redondo's career is marked by a rare combination of team success and individual brilliance. He won three UEFA Champions League titles with two different clubs, a feat achieved by only a handful of players. His performance in the 2000 Champions League quarter-final against Manchester United is considered one of the most iconic individual displays in the competition's history, with his back-heel assist voted the Greatest Assist in Champions League History by UEFA fans. He was named UEFA Club Midfielder of the Year in 2000 and was selected for the FIFA World XI in 1998. His influence on the defensive midfielder role is profound; he pioneered a style that prioritized elegance and intelligence over brute force, inspiring a generation of players.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
UEFA Champions League 50 Greatest Players
Ranked among UEFA's list of the 50 greatest players in Champions League history.
Argentine Football Hall of Fame
Inducted in recognition of his contributions to Argentine football.
Honorary Citizen of Adrogué
Recognized by his hometown.
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest Footballers of All Time
50 Greatest Defensive Midfielders of All Time
100 Greatest Footballers of All Time
100 Greatest Players of the 20th Century
Magazine Covers
Don Balón
1998
El Elegante
El Gráfico
1994
Cover feature after Copa América win
World Soccer
May 2000
Redondo: The Maestro of Madrid
Panenka
2015
El Último Elegante
Records & Feats
Greatest Assist in Champions League History
His back-heel flick against Manchester United in 2000 was voted by UEFA fans as the Greatest Assist in Champions League History in 2015.
Never received a red card in professional career
Redondo never received a red card in his entire professional career, a testament to his clean, elegant style.