Is Alfredo Di Stefano the greatest footballer ever?

Answer 1

To Be Honest, I Don't Think He Is The "Best" Footballer To Ever Live, Possibly One Of The Best Defender's, But Not The Greatest Player. That Award Is Pele's, Rather Easily 1,363 Matches, 1,281 Goals, That Will Never Be Beaten. I'd Say Stefano Would Be Around 8 Or Ninth, But People Seem To Forget People Like Fernac Puskas And John Charles, Who Were Also Absolutely Amazing At Their Primes.

Di Stefano has been considered by many among the 4 best players ever but whether he was number 1 rather than Pele, Maradona or Cruiff is basically impossible to determine with total fairness to all. He's shirt number in the Real Madrid was always "9" that in accordance to Spanish soccer at the time (1953-1964) corresponded organizationally and tactically to the Center-Forward position. He used to play freely in the midfield organizing the team's offensive actions coordinating with players such as Ferenk Puskas, Hector Rial, Francisco Gento and Raymond Kopa. His great organizing work was not obstacle for him consistently becoming year after year among the top scorer in the Spanish Liga until his signing for the Espanyol of Barcelona after 11 seasons in the Real Madrid.