Players With Most Alfredo Di Stéfano Trophy: The Alfredo Di Stéfano Trophy, also known as the Spanish Trofeo Alfredo Di Stéfano, is a prize given by the Spanish sports newspaper Marca to honor the best football player of the previous season in Spain. The trophy is named after a famous striker named Alfredo Di Stéfano, who scored 227 goals in 329 games for Real Madrid and Espanyol Barcelona between 1953 and 1966.
They started giving out this award for the first time after the 2007/08 football season. The player who has won it the most times is Lionel Messi, who has received it seven times.
Now, let’s talk about the football players who have won the Alfredo Di Stéfano Trophy the most times.
1. Lionel Messi
- Club: Barcelona
- No. of Alfredo Di Stéfano Trophy: 7x (2008/09, 2009/10, 2010/11, 2014/15, 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19)
Lionel Messi has been honored with the Alfredo Di Stéfano Trophy on seven occasions. He received this award in the years 2008/09, 2009/10, 2010/11, 2014/15, 2016/17, 2017/18 and most recently in 2018/19. He holds the record for winning this trophy the most times among all players.
2. Cristiano Ronaldo
- Club: Real Madrid
- No. of Alfredo Di Stéfano Trophy: 4x (2011/12, 2012/13, 2013/14, 2015/16)
Cristiano Ronaldo has earned the Alfredo Di Stéfano Trophy four times. He secured this award in the years 2011/12, 2012/13, 2013/14, and 2015/16. He is the second-highest recipient of this trophy, following Lionel Messi.
3. Karim Benzema
- Club: Real Madrid
- No. of Alfredo Di Stéfano Trophy: 2x (2019/20, 2021/22)
Karim Benzema has been honored with the Alfredo Di Stéfano Trophy twice. He received this award in the years 2019/20 and 2021/22. He holds the third position for winning this trophy most times.
4. Raúl
- Club: Real Madrid
- No. of Alfredo Di Stéfano Trophy: 1x (2007/08)
Raúl González Blanco received the Alfredo Di Stéfano Trophy once, winning the award in 2001. He ranks as the fourth-highest recipient of this trophy.
5. Luis Suárez
- Club: Atletico Madrid
- No. of Alfredo Di Stéfano Trophy: 1x (2020/21)
Luis Suárez was awarded the Alfredo Di Stéfano Trophy once, achieving this honor in 2020/21 during his time with Atlético Madrid. He stands as the fifth-leading recipient of the award.
Alfredo Di Stéfano Trophy Winners
| Season | Winner (Club) |
|---|---|
| 2007/08 | Raul (Real Madrid) |
| 2008/09 | Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona) |
| 2009/10 | Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona) |
| 2010/11 | Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona) |
| 2011/12 | Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) |
| 2012/13 | Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) |
| 2013/14 | Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) |
| 2014/15 | Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona) |
| 2015/16 | Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) |
| 2016/17 | Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona) |
| 2017/18 | Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona) |
| 2018/19 | Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona) |
| 2019/20 | Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) |
| 2020/21 | Luis Suarez (Atletico Madrid) |
| 2021/22 | Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) |
