Stanley Matthews1956
Winner of the first ever European Footballer of the Year award
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Winner of the first ever European Footballer of the Year award
Winner of European Footballer of the Year
Best becomes a European Cup winner after scoring in the final against Benfica, United won 4-1 and Best is later crowned European Footballer of the Year and Football Writers Association Player of the Year
Named European Footballer of the Year, 1st time
Named European Footballer of the Year, 2nd time
Finishes runner up to Rivaldo for 1999s European Footballer of the Year and FIFA World Player of the Year awards
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