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Michel Platini: the case for the GOAT

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    Michel Platini: the case for the GOAT

    Midfielder · France · Born 21 June 1955, Jœuf, France · Career 1972–1987

    Elegant attacking midfielder with superb passing and a remarkable scoring touch, including from free kicks. Played for Nancy, Saint-Étienne and Juventus, and captained France.

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    Why Michel Platini could be the GOAT

    Platini won three straight Ballon d'Ors, a feat few have matched, and his nine goals in five games won Euro 1984 almost on their own. A midfielder who was the leading scorer in Serie A three times in the toughest defensive league of his era.

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    Michel Platini is #18 of 30 in the fan ranking, with a 3–4 head-to-head record from 82 Men's football votes. See the full Men's football GOAT ranking

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