The foundation of Madrid’s European record
Real Madrid’s official history ties Di Stéfano to its first five European Cups and two Ballon d’Or awards. The club’s 308-goal tally is explicitly an official-match total.
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Biography and career records reviewed 23 Oct 2026.
Alfredo Di Stéfano was at the centre of the Real Madrid side that won the first five European Cups. Madrid records 308 goals in 396 official matches during his 1953–1964 playing spell.
Real MadridBorn in Buenos Aires, he later represented Spain. The Spanish federation records 31 appearances and 23 goals for its national team.
Royal Spanish Football FederationRoyal Spanish Football Federation- Born
- 4 July 1926 · Buenos Aires, ArgentinaReal Madrid
- Died
- 7 July 2014 · Madrid, SpainRoyal Spanish Football Federation
- Position
- ForwardReal Madrid
- Real Madrid official record
- 396 appearances · 308 goalsReal Madrid
- Spain national-team record
- 31 appearances · 23 goalsRoyal Spanish Football Federation
- European Cups with Real Madrid
- 5 consecutive titlesReal Madrid
- Ballon d’Or awards
- 1957 and 1959Real Madrid
Player profile
Alfredo Di Stéfano, in detail
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PositionForward
Real Madrid profile Published profile · checked Birthplace and international representation
Di Stéfano was born in Buenos Aires and later played for Spain. Birthplace, nationality and the team a player represents are related but different biographical facts; Spain’s federation supplies the 31-cap, 23-goal record used here.
Real MadridRoyal Spanish Football FederationThe Spanish federation’s obituary records his death in Madrid on 7 July 2014. This is a historical profile, not an active-player feed.
Royal Spanish Football FederationBefore and after the Madrid playing years
Before arriving in Spain, Di Stéfano played for River Plate and Millonarios. He later coached clubs including Boca Juniors and Valencia, winning the Spanish league with Valencia in 1971. His career therefore connects South American playing roots with several distinct European roles.
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Alfredo Di Stéfano
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Career milestones.
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- 1926-07-04
- 1953
- 1956–1960
- 1964
End of Madrid playing spell
Finished an eleven-year playing spell with 308 official goals for the club.
Real Madrid - 1989
- 2014-07-07
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How many official goals did Di Stéfano score for Real Madrid?
Real Madrid records 308 goals in 396 official appearances.
Real MadridWhere was Alfredo Di Stéfano born?
He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 4 July 1926.
Real MadridWhat was his record for Spain?
Spain’s federation records 31 international appearances and 23 goals.
Royal Spanish Football FederationThe source notes
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- Alfredo Di Stéfano Laulhé: Real Madrid legendReal Madrid
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- Di Stéfano: Spain player recordRoyal Spanish Football Federation
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- Alfredo Di Stéfano obituaryRoyal Spanish Football Federation · Published 7 Jul 2014
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