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    Jean-Marie Pfaff

    Jean-Marie Pfaff

    Awards & Honours

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    Awards Won

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    Honours

    2

    Records

    Jean-Marie Pfaff's career is studded with accolades that reflect his brilliance as a goalkeeper. He was the first-ever winner of the IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper award, a testament to his standing among the greats. His Golden Glove at the 1986 World Cup remains a highlight, as he conceded just four goals in seven matches. His contributions to Bayern Munich earned him a place in their Hall of Fame, and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time. These honours, combined with his Belgian Footballer of the Year titles, underscore his lasting impact on the sport.

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Bayern Munich Hall of Fame

    Bayern Munich

    Inducted as a legend for his contributions to the club.

    IFFHS Legends

    International Federation of Football History & Statistics

    Recognized as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time.

    Key to the City

    Munich

    Honorary distinction for his achievements.

    Key to the City

    Beveren

    Honorary distinction for his achievements.

    Records & Feats

    First-ever IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper

    Awards·1987

    Became the inaugural recipient of the IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper award in 1987.

    First non-German goalkeeper to regularly play for Bayern Munich

    Career Milestone·1982

    Pfaff broke the mold at Bayern Munich, becoming the first non-German to hold the starting goalkeeper spot.