1982
International Caps
Captains France at the 1982 World Cup and scores from the penalty spot in the dramatic semi-final against West Germany.
Football player and manager history
Michel Platini
Explore 6 football history records associated with Michel Platini, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1983
First Italian League Top Scorer Award
Finishes the 1982-83 Serie A campaign as the competition's leading scorer in his first season at Juventus, an unusual distinction for an attacking midfielder.
1983
Platini Wins First Ballon d’Or
Michel Platini receives his first Ballon d’Or in 1983 while playing for Juventus, recognised for the technique, vision and set-piece precision that make him an exceptional attacking midfielder.
1984
Platini Retains Ballon d’Or After Euro Triumph
Michel Platini claims a second consecutive Ballon d’Or after scoring nine goals as France win the European Championship on home soil and helping Juventus capture the Cup Winners’ Cup.
1985
Platini Completes Hat-Trick of Ballon d’Or Wins
Michel Platini wins the Ballon d’Or for a third successive year after Juventus claim the European Cup, establishing an unprecedented run of three consecutive awards.
1986
International Caps
Scores France's equalizer against Brazil in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final before the French win on penalties.