Career Highlights and Achievements:
- River Plate (1945-1949): Di Stéfano played a crucial role in River Plate’s success during the late 1940s, winning multiple league titles.
- Loan to Huracán (1946): He was loaned to Huracán for a season, where he continued to impress with his performances.
- Millonarios (1949-1953): Di Stéfano moved to Colombia to play for Millonarios, where he became a star, helping the club win several league championships.
- Real Madrid (1953-1964): His transfer to Real Madrid marked the peak of his career. Di Stéfano led the team to numerous victories, including five consecutive European Cups (now UEFA Champions League) from 1956 to 1960. He became a central figure in Real Madrid’s dominance in European football and is often regarded as one of the greatest players in the club’s history.
- Espanyol (1964-1966): He concluded his playing career at Espanyol, continuing to showcase his skills even in his later years.
Later Life and Coaching Career: After retiring as a player, Di Stéfano pursued a coaching career, managing several teams, including Real Madrid, Valencia, and Boca Juniors. He faced challenges in replicating his playing success as a coach but remained respected for his contributions to football.
Death: Alfredo Di Stéfano passed away on July 7, 2014, at the age of 88. His death was widely mourned in the football world, and he is remembered as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Real Name: Alfredo Stéfano Di Stéfano Laulhé
Date of Birth: July 4, 1926
Birth Place: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Residence: Di Stéfano spent significant portions of his life in Argentina and Spain.
Profession: Professional footballer and later a football coach.
Nationality: Initially Argentine, Di Stéfano also held Colombian and Spanish citizenships due to his time spent in these countries.
Religion: Roman Catholic
Partner: Sara Freites, whom he married in 1950.
Father: Alfredo Di Stéfano Sr.
Mother: Eulalia Laulhé Gilmont
Horoscope: Cancer
Age: Died at the age of 88
Height: 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
Body Type: Athletic
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Light Brown (often described as blonde in his youth)