Alfredo Di Stéfano, Argentina

Alfredo di Stéfano (July 4, 1926 – July 7, 2014) was a former football player and coach of Argentine origin. His name was attached to the Real Madrid club, and was a good partner in attack with Ferenc Puskás during the club's European dominance in the 1950s, which was the era when Real Madrid won 5 consecutive European championships since 1956. Di Stéfano also played for 3 national teams, Argentina, Colombia and Spain. He won the Ballon d'Or twice in 1957 and 1959. He is one of the most brilliant and greatest players in football history.

Di Stéfano has been inducted into the International Football Hall of Fame. He is a strong striker with great physical strength, tactical flexibility and a sharp vision. He is currently the 3rd best goalscorer of all time in the history of the Spanish football championship (now known as La Liga), with a record of 228 goals in 329 matches, behind only Hugo Sánchez (234 goals) and Telmo Zarra (251 goals). Di Stéfano is also the top goalscorer in the domestic cup in Real Madrid's history, with 216 goals in 285 domestic league games between 1953 and 1964.

Full name: Alfredo Stéfano Di Stéfano Laulhé
Life: July 4, 1926–July 7, 2014
Height: 1.76 m (5 ft 9.5 in)

Playing position: Forward