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Alfredo Di Stéfano: the case for the GOAT

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    Alfredo Di Stéfano: the case for the GOAT

    Forward · Argentina, Spain · Born 4 July 1926, Buenos Aires, Argentina · Died 2014 · Career 1945–1966

    All-action centre-forward who seemed to play every position at once. Starred for River Plate and Millonarios before leading Real Madrid's dynasty of the 1950s and 1960s.

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    Why Alfredo Di Stéfano could be the GOAT

    Di Stéfano built the most dominant club side in history, scoring in each of Real Madrid's five consecutive European Cup final wins. Contemporaries considered him the most complete player they had seen, defending, organising and finishing all in one game.

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    Alfredo Di Stéfano is #15 of 30 in the fan ranking, with a 1–2 head-to-head record from 82 Men's football votes. See the full Men's football GOAT ranking

    Alfredo Di Stéfano head to head

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