Michel Platini
Awards & Honours
14
Awards Won
3
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Covers
3
Records
Michel Platini's three consecutive Ballon d'Or wins place him among the most decorated individual players ever. He is one of only two men to achieve that feat. His 9 goals in a single European Championship remain a tournament record, and he was the first player to win Serie A top scorer three times in a row. As a leader, he captained France to their first major trophy in 1984 and later became the first former player to lead UEFA. His playing style redefined the attacking midfielder role, blending creativity with ruthless efficiency.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Knight of the Legion of Honour
Awarded for his contributions to football.
Officer of the Legion of Honour
Upgraded from Knight.
Goal.com Hall of Fame
Inducted into the Goal.com Hall of Fame.
Rankings & Lists
FIFA Player of the Century
ESPN All-Time Top 20
Magazine Covers
World Soccer Magazine
December 1984
World Footballer of the Year 1984
World Soccer Magazine
December 1985
World Footballer of the Year 1985
Records & Feats
Three consecutive Ballon d'Or wins
Platini won the Ballon d'Or in 1983, 1984, and 1985, a feat matched only by Lionel Messi.
Most goals in a single European Championship (9)
Platini scored 9 goals at Euro 1984, a tournament record that stood until Cristiano Ronaldo surpassed it in 2021.
First former player elected UEFA president
In 2007, Platini became the first ex-professional footballer to lead UEFA.