Michel Platini

Michel Platini (born June 21, 1955 in Joeuf (Département Meurthe-et-Moselle) is a former French football player, widely regarded as one of the most elegant midfielders of his generation.

Honours

Decorations

Michel Platini was appointed as "Chevalier" (Knight) of the Légion d'honneur in 1985 and became "Officier" (Officer) in 1988.

Related Topics:
Légion d'honneur - 1985 - 1988

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Club honours

• 1978 French Cup (AS Nancy-Lorraine)
• 1981 French league title (AS Saint-Etienne)
• 1981 French Cup finalist (AS Saint-Etienne)
• 1982 French Cup finalist (AS Saint-Etienne)
• 1983 Italian Cup winner (Juventus)
• 1983 European Cup winner (Juventus)
• 1983 Serie A top goalscorer (16 goals)
• 1983 Ballon d'or
• 1984 Italian league title winner (Juventus)
• 1984 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup winner (Juventus)
• 1984 European Super Cup winner (Juventus)
• 1984 Serie A top goalscorer (20 goals)
• 1984 Ballon d'or
• 1985 European Cup winner (Juventus)
• 1985 Intercontinental Cup winner (Juventus)
• 1985 Serie A top goalscorer (18 goals)
• 1985 Ballon d'or
• 1986 Italian league title winner (Juventus)

International honours

• {{Wc|1978}}: First round
• {{Wc|1982}}: Fourth place
• 1984 European Championship: Winner
• 1985 Intercontinental Cup of Nations: Winner
• {{Wc|1986}}: Third place

72 matches, 41 goals, captain 49 times.

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French all-time top goalscorer

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