Alfredo Di Stéfano was an Argentinian-born professional footballer who played for both Argentina and Spain between 1947 and 1961, and scored 29 international goals during that time.[1] He played as a deep-lying forward, and is considered one of the best players of all time.[2][3] Di Stéfano was one of the first footballers to control matches by roaming the pitch, unusual in an era when most players did not stray from their set position.[4] He was twice awarded the Ballon d'Or as European football's player of the year; in 1957 and 1959.[5]