Alfredo Di Stéfano

Alfredo Stéfano Di Stéfano Laulhé was an Argentinian-born professional footballer and coach, regarded as one of the best footballers of all time. Nicknamed "Saeta rubia", he was a powerful, quick, skillful, and prolific forward, with great stamina, tactical versatility, creativity, and vision, who could play almost anywhere on the pitch. He is best known for his achievements with Real Madrid, where he was instrumental in the club's domination of the European Cup and La Liga during the 1950s. Along with Francisco Gento and José María Zárraga, he was one of only three players to play a part in all five victories, scoring goals in each of the five finals. Di Stéfano played international football mostly for Spain after moving to Madrid, but he also played for Argentina and Colombia.