'La Saeta Rubia' received this recognition in 1989 from ‘France Football’.
On December 24th, 1989 Di Stéfano was awarded the Super Ballon d’Or. France Football honoured the great career of the Saeta Rubia, who beat Cruyff and Platini in the final vote. The French magazine has only presented this award on one occasion, so for 30 years, the madridista is the only footballer to have received this award.
The best footballer of all time led the Real Madrid side that won the first five consecutive European Cups and was influential in his time in the white shirt. During his time as a footballer, he won the Ballon d’Or in 1957 and 1959.
