Raymond Kopa

Raymond Kopa (13 October 1931 - 3 March 2017) was a French professional footballer, integral to the France national team of the 1950s. At club level he was part of the legendary Real Madrid team of the 1950s, winning three European Cups. Often considered one of the best players of his generation, Kopa was an attacking midfielder who was quick, agile and known for his dribbling, play-making, and prolific scoring. In 1958, Kopa was awarded the Ballon d'Or. In 1970, he became the first football player to receive the Légion d'honor, and in 2004, Pelé named him one of the 125 Greatest Living Footballers at a FIFA Awards Ceremony.