Alfredo Di Stéfano
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Summary
Alfredo Di Stéfano was born on July 4, 1926[1], in Buenos Aires[2]. He died on July 7, 2014[3], in Madrid[4]. He worked as an association football player[5] and association football coach[6]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23,982 views/month, #5,611 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: La Almudena Cemetery[8]
- Spouse: Sara Freites[9]
- Country of citizenship: Argentina[10], Spain[11], Colombia[12]
- Award received: Ballon d'Or[13], Pichichi Trophy[14], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Sports Merit[15], Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sports Merit[16], Illustrious Citizen of Buenos Aires[17], UEFA President's Award[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Member of sports team: Millonarios[20], RCD Espanyol de Barcelona[21], Boca Juniors[22], Real Madrid Club de Fútbol[23], Argentina men's national association football team[24], Colombia men's national football team[25], Spain men's national football team[26], Club Atlético Huracán[27]
- Commons category: Alfredo Di Stéfano[28]
- Position played on team / speciality: forward[29]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[30]
- Sport: association football[31]
- Family name: Di Stefano[32]
- Given name: Alfredo[33]
- Pseudonym: La Saeta Rubia[34]
- Manner of death: natural causes[35]
- Described by source: Larousse Encyclopedia online[36]
- Participant in: 1947 South American Championship[37]
- Number of matches played/races/starts: 2[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[39]
- Birth name: Alfredo Stéfano Di Stéfano Laulhé[40]
- Country for sport: Argentina[41], Spain[42]
- Name in native language: Alfredo Di Stéfano[43]
- Second family name in Spanish name: Laulhé[44]
- Start of work period: July 15, 1945[45]
- Height: 178 cm[46]
- Mass: 80 kg[47]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Alfredo Di Stéfano include Alfredo di Stéfano Stadium[48], an association football venue[49], in Spain[50] and Trofeo Alfredo Di Stéfano[51], a sports award[52], in Spain[53], founded in 2008[54].
Why It Matters
Alfredo Di Stéfano has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 57 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
Entities named for him include Alfredo di Stéfano Stadium[48], an association football venue[49], in Spain[50] and Trofeo Alfredo Di Stéfano[51], a sports award[52], in Spain[53], founded in 2008[54].
FAQs
Where was Alfredo Di Stéfano born?
Alfredo Di Stéfano's place of birth was Buenos Aires[2].
Where did Alfredo Di Stéfano die?
Alfredo Di Stéfano died in Madrid[4].
Who was Alfredo Di Stéfano married to?
Alfredo Di Stéfano's spouses include Sara Freites[9].
What did Alfredo Di Stéfano do for work?
Alfredo Di Stéfano worked as an association football player[5] and association football coach[6].
What awards did Alfredo Di Stéfano receive?
Honors received include Ballon d'Or[13] and Pichichi Trophy[14].