Date of Birth: July 4, 1926
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Date of Death: July 7, 2014
Biography
Alfredo Di Stefano was an Argentine professional footballer and coach, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and began his professional career with River Plate in 1945. Di Stefano is best known for his time at Real Madrid, where he played from 1953 to 1964. He was instrumental in Real Madrid’s dominance in the 1950s, helping the team win five consecutive European Cups from 1956 to 1960. Over his career, Di Stefano played for three different national teams: Argentina, Colombia, and Spain, due to the different rules at the time. After retiring as a player, he had a successful managerial career, coaching teams such as Boca Juniors, Valencia, and Real Madrid. Di Stefano passed away on July 7, 2014, but his legacy in the football world remains timeless.
5 Interesting Facts about Alfredo Di Stefano
1. Alfredo Di Stefano scored 216 goals in 282 appearances for Real Madrid.
2. He was known for his versatility, capable of playing in almost any outfield position.
3. Di Stefano won the Ballon d’Or twice, in 1957 and 1959.
4. He was named the best Spanish player of the last 50 years by the Royal Spanish Football Federation in 2003.
5. Di Stefano survived a kidnapping in Venezuela in 1963 during a pre-season tour with Real Madrid.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Alfredo Di Stefano
1. “The ball gave me prestige, gave me fame, gave me riches. Thank you, my old friend.”
2. “Football is a team game; no one stars alone.”
3. “A team is like a beautiful woman; when you do not tell her, she forgets she is beautiful.”
4. “To play in a team is the most important thing.”
5. “When a player knows how to play, he can play in any position.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Alfredo Di Stefano was estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
Alfredo Di Stefano had six children: four daughters named Nanette, Silvana, Helena, and Sofia, and two sons named Alfredo and Ignacio.
Relevant Links
2. [BBC News – Obituary](https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28205253
3. [FIFA Profile](https://www.fifa.com/news/alfredo-di-stefano-1926-2014-2409826
4. [UEFA Tribute](https://www.uefa.com/insideuefa/about-uefa/history/obituaries/newsid=2120951.html
