Who is the most famous football player? The best football players in the world

Over the years, fans, experts and players have been trying to determine the 10 best football players in the world of all time. This is not easy to do, because professional football has been played for a very long time, and in the early stages there was no video technology, so there are simply no video recordings of matches, for example, from the 1920s and 1930s, and there is no way to see how they played at that time.

In order to determine the best, it is necessary to take into account the participation and achievements of players not only in domestic leagues, but also in World and European Championships, continental cups, performances for the national team and other major tournaments. Particular attention should be paid to individual awards for football players, such as the “Golden Boot”, “Golden Ball”, etc.

TOP 10 best players in the history of football

Diego Maradona

For many, Maradona is No. 1 in football. He was a very good player who played for many years in Serie A, where teams pay special attention to defense. But for the Argentine striker there was no impassable path. He alone could beat the entire defense and beautifully hammer the ball into the net. While playing for Napoli, Diego won two Serie A titles. The footballer reached great heights with the Argentina national team, winning the World Cup in 1986. At this championship, in addition to winning, Maradona became famous as a football player who scored a goal with his hand. This goal was later called the “Hand of God.”

Müller is one of the best players in the history of German football. This player was famous for his scoring abilities and scored in almost every game. Gerd became the top scorer of the European Cup 4 times, won the Bundesliga 4 times, won the Champions Cup 3 times, and also won the Golden Boot in 1970 and 1972.

The football player received the nickname “black panther” for his ability to take difficult balls flying at different heights and his lightning speed. Eusebio is a true legend of all Portuguese football. He became a hero for Benfica, a club for which he played 15 seasons and scored 476 goals in 445 matches.

In those days (60s-70s) the forward was one of the most productive players in the world. He won the Golden Boot three times in 65, 68 and 73, and also became the top scorer of the Portuguese championship 7 times. Eusebio also won the Ballon d'Or in 1965.

Zinedine Zidane

Even in the early stages of his career, Zidane showed the makings of a champion. He won the 1998 World Cup and the 2000 European Championship with the French national team. Zidane also remained the most expensive football player in the world for a long time after Real bought him from Juventus for € 75 million.

At club level, the Frenchman has won Serie A, La Liga and the Champions League twice. In 1998, he received the Ballon d'Or award, a prize given annually to the best football player in Europe. In 2006, Zidane had the opportunity to win the World Cup for the second time in his career, but the French lost to the Italians in the final, and Zinedine himself left that World Cup with a scandal.

Alfredo di Stefano

Di Stefano's game was imitated and amazed by millions. He was an excellent striker. His high point came in the 50s of the 20th century after he moved to Real Madrid. Alfredo helped Los Blancos win the European Cup 5 times in a row, which no club has ever achieved.

In the football world, Di Stefano's merits and achievements are highly appreciated. He was recognized as one of the best goalscorers in the history of football, as well as the greatest Spanish player of the 20th century.

Cristiano Ronaldo

"Phenomenon" of the 21st century. This is how the Portuguese Ronaldo is sometimes called in modern football, who has amazing technique and scores incredibly beautiful goals with both feet. In 2017, the forward managed to win 4 Golden Balls and 4 Golden Boots.” The Portuguese is also a 4-time winner of the UEFA Champions League. He is on the list of top scorers for Real Madrid and the Portuguese national team. This is a real phenomenon and talent. He has not yet completed his football career, but has already entered the list of the best football players in the world in history.

Michelle Platini

Platini spent his best years at Juventus Turin. With this club, the Frenchman won two Serie A, a European Cup, a Cup Winners' Cup, and a UEFA Super Cup. Michel's role was a midfielder, but this did not stop him from becoming the top scorer of the Italian championship three times. Platini won the Golden Boot 3 more times. In the French national team, he also showed himself well, becoming the European champion in 1984. At this European Championship, Michel Platini scored 9 goals, and to date, his achievement has not been surpassed by a single football player, and to this day he remains the top scorer in the history of this tournament.

Platini ended his playing career at the age of 32, and after some time he took the post of UEFA president.

Pele

King of Football. This is exactly what you can call Pele, who for many years delighted millions of football fans around the world with his brilliant play. The Brazilian was extremely agile, had good speed, technique and dribbling. All this together helped the forward play at a high level and score goals. By the way, during his career in all competitions he scored 1279 goals in 1363 games.

“The King” spent most of his career in the Brazilian Santos, with whom he won 10 Brazilian championships. He became the top scorer of the Brazilian championship 11 times, and is also the only football player to win the World Cup 3 times.

Johan Cruyff

Cruyff stood out among other football players. He used close control of the ball, which, combined with his quick bursts and movements, simply tore apart the opposition's defense. The Dutchman was a nominal forward, but during the match he could often change his position, moving either to the flank or to the center of midfield.

Johan Cruyff played for Ajax Amsterdam and with this club he won 8 Eredivise titles and three European Cups in a row. The Dutchman also won the Golden Ball 3 times in a row.

Lionel Messi

Modern football cannot be imagined without Lionel Messi. This Argentinean was dubbed Maradona's heir, although according to many, Leo has long surpassed his compatriot. On the football field, the Argentine stands out for his incredible speed, dribbling, passing, and shooting. In general, this is exactly the player who can do almost everything. And it’s not for nothing that he was nicknamed “the alien.”

While playing for Barcelona, ​​Messi managed to collect many different titles, both team and individual. He has won La Liga 8 times, the Copa del Rey 5 times, the Champions League 4 times, the UEFA Super Cup 3 times and the Club World Cup 3 times. In addition, Lionel was awarded 5 Golden Balls, which is an absolute record. Messi also received the Golden Boot prize 4 times. The only trophy that the Argentine has not yet won is the World Cup. But even without this trophy, Leo was among the top ten best football players in the world in the history of football.

Results

This is the top 10 football players compiled by the editors of the website Footbnews.ru. Of course, the legendary Soviet goalkeeper Lev Yashin, the Brazilians Zico and Garrincha, the legendary Bobby Charlton could also be included in this rating, but it’s impossible to fit everyone into one list, so you can soon see these players in our article entitled “The 100 best football players in the world for the whole story."

Famous British magazine FourFourTwo published his list of the hundred best football players of 2016. There are no Russian players on it, but this does not make the list any less interesting.

Top 10 players of 2016

1. (Real Madrid, Portugal team)

The intrigue of all football ratings in recent years actually comes down to which of the two names will be given first place and which will be given second place. And at the end of 2016 FourFourTwo gave gold to European champion and winner Cristiano Ronaldo. The publication emphasizes that despite the opinion of many fans that the Portuguese is gradually losing ground in world football, they are still quite strong.

2. (“Barcelona”, Argentina national team)

In the past year, Leo Messi took second place in the ranking. The Argentine was reminded of his failure in the Copa America final, but they still note the progress of the already star football player. The publication writes that his free kick technique has improved, but more importantly, Messi has finally turned into a real strategist, able to correctly determine when it is better to try to score himself and when to assist his partners.

3. (Barcelona, ​​Uruguay team)

Following Messi is his loyal partner Luis Suarez, another member of the famous attacking trident. And, as noted FourFourTwo, it is thanks to him that we can consider that Cristiano and Leo no longer have a monopoly in big football. In addition, Suarez is very hardworking and not greedy, which makes him even greater.

4. (“Atlético”, French national team)

It would seem that Neymar should follow Messi and Suarez, but European vice-champion Antoine Griezmann stepped in front of the Brazilian. FourFourTwo notes that the Frenchman became a world-class star, and even though in 2016 Cristiano and his both teams stole victory from Griezmann, first in the Champions League, and then in , the year for one of the leaders and top scorer of Euro 2016 still turned out to be - truly outstanding.

5. (Barcelona, ​​Brazil team)

Giving Neymar 5th place in his ranking, FourFourTwo writes that in Barcelona the player had two tasks: to find his place among other superstars, and also to prepare for the role of Messi’s heir, because sooner or later he will definitely be needed. The editors believe that the Brazilian has coped with the first task and is on the way to solving the second. It also highlights his progress over the past year and that Neymar has truly found and embraced his place in the team. If necessary, he is able to help in defense and at the same time will not be greedy in attack. Well, and on top of everything else, in 2016, Neymar, as you know, also became an Olympic champion.

6. (Real Madrid, Wales team)

There was a moment in Gareth Bale's career when it seemed that he was about to leave - it was a rather sad story of a serious conflict in the Madrid camp. But it seems that all the troubles are behind us, and the footballer continues to progress. The publication notes his outstanding physical characteristics and desire to control the game. And, of course, how much he did for, which became one of the brightest teams at Euro 2016. And if Neymar can replace Messi in the future, it is Bale who is called a potential successor to Ronaldo.

7. (“Bayern”, Polish national team)

The most difficult thing for Robert Lewandowski in 2016 was to improve his performance in 2015, which was an incredibly successful year for the Pole. As a result, the magazine gave the footballer 7th place, and at the same time recalled the words of , who believes that in the game Lewandowski should rely not so much on tactical literacy, but on his killer instinct.

8. (Manchester City, Belgium team)

The publication believes that Kevin de Bruyne has finally become a real star, and gives him 8th place in the ranking. It is noted that he once did not give him the opportunity to prove himself simply because the football player was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Now the Belgian has truly revealed himself, partly because he was finally in the right place at the right time.

9. (Manchester City, Argentina national team)

FourFourTwo believes that for Sergio Aguero, 2016 has become a year of professional growth. The magazine writes that the footballer has good statistics, and the combination of brilliant mental work and performance skills makes him increasingly dangerous for his opponents.

10. (“Bayern”, German national team)

Manuel Neuer became the only goalkeeper included in the top ten according to the publication. FourFourTwo reminds that the German’s game led to a great evolution of goalkeeping skills and forced all goalkeepers in the world to look up to him. Also noted is the crazy “superhuman” concentration that Neuer has, and, of course, his great contribution to the game, including at Euro 2016.

Who else was in the top 100 football players of the year

11. Thomas Müller (Bayern, Germany)

12. Luka Modric (Real Madrid, Croatian national team)

13. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Borussia, Gabon national team)

14. Paul Pogba (Juventus/Manchester United, French national team)

15. Gonzalo Higuain (Napoli/Juventus, Argentina)

16. Jerome Boateng (Bayern, Germany)

17. Alexis Sanchez (Arsenal, Chile)

18. Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Paris Saint-Germain/Manchester United, Sweden)

19. Andres Iniesta (Barcelona, ​​Spain national team)

20. Mesut Ozil (Arsenal, Germany)

21. Diego Godin (Atlético Madrid, Uruguay national team)

22. Sergio Busquets (Barcelona, ​​Spain national team)

23. Toni Kroos (Real Madrid, Germany)

24. Philipp Lahm (Bayern)

25. Leonardo Bonucci (Juventus, Italy)

26. Ivan Rakitic (Barcelona, ​​Croatian national team)

27. Eden Hazard (Chelsea, Belgium national team)

28. David Alaba (Bayern, Austrian national team)

29. Gerard Pique (Barcelona, ​​Spain national team)

30. N'Golo Kante (Leicester/Chelsea, France)

31. David de Gea (Manchester United, Spain national team)

32. David Silva (Manchester City, Spain national team)

33. Toby Alderweireld (Tottenham, Belgium)

34. Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus, Italy)

35. Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid, Spain national team)

36. Arturo Vidal (Bayern, Chile)

37. Riyad Mahrez (Leicester, Algeria)

38. Jan Oblak (Atlético Madrid, Slovenian national team)

39. Giorgio Chiellini (Juventus, Italy)

40. Dimitri Payet (West Ham, France)

41. Diego Costa (Chelsea, Spain national team)

42. Karim Benzema (Real Madrid, France)

43. Edinson Cavani (Paris Saint-Germain, Uruguay)

44. Douglas Costa (Bayern, Brazil)

45. Pepe (Real Madrid, Portugal national team)

46. ​​Thiago Alcantara (Bayern, Spain)

47. Paulo Dybala (Juventus, Argentina national team)

48. Raphael Guerreiro (Lorient/Borussia, Portugal national team)

49. Koke (Atlético Madrid, Spain team)

50. Mats Hummels (Borussia/Bayern, Germany)

51. Philippe Coutinho (Liverpool, Brazil)

52. Angel Di Maria (Paris Saint-Germain, Argentina national team)

53. Javier Mascherano (Barcelona, ​​Argentina national team)

54. James Rodriguez (Real Madrid, Colombia national team)

55. Miralem Pjanic (Roma/Juventus, Bosnia and Herzegovina national team)

56. Alexandre Lacazette (Lyon, France)

57. Raheem Sterling (Manchester City, England)

58. Joshua Kimmich (Bayern, Germany)

59. Raphael Varane (Real Madrid, France)

60. Henrikh Mkhitaryan (Borussia/Manchester United, Armenian national team)

61. Xabi Alonso (Bayern)

62. Thiago Silva (Paris Saint-Germain, Brazil team)

63. Thibaut Courtois (Chelsea, Belgium national team)

64. Marek Hamsik (Napoli, Slovakia national team)

65. Julian Weigl (Borussia, German national team)

66. Arjen Robben (Bayern, Netherlands)

67. Franck Ribery (Bayern)

68. Radja Nainggolan (Roma, Belgium national team)

69. Renato Sanches (Benfica/Bayern, Portugal national team)

70. Marco Reus (Borussia, Germany)

71. Mauro Icardi (Inter, Argentina national team)

72. Harry Kane (Tottenham, England)

73. Claudio Marchisio (Juventus, Italy)

74. Roberto Firmino (Liverpool, Brazil national team)

75. Bamidele Alli (Tottenham, England)

76. Marcelo (Real Madrid, Brazil national team)

77. Samuel Umtiti (Lyon/Barcelona, ​​France)

78. Kevin Gameiro (Sevilla/Atlético Madrid, France)

79. Ilkay Gundogan (Borussia/Manchester City, Germany)

80. Carlos Bacca (Milan, Colombia national team)

81. Hugo Lloris (Tottenham, France)

82. Jamie Vardy (Leicester City, England)

83. Keylor Navas (Real Madrid, Costa Rica)

84. Javier Hernandez (Leverkusen, Mexico)

85. Andrea Barzagli (Juventus, Italy)

86. Santi Cazorla (Arsenal, Spain)

87. Filipe Luiz (Atlético Madrid, Brazil national team)

88. Adrien Rabiot (Paris Saint-Germain, French team)

89. Kalido Koulibaly (Napoli, Senegal national team)

90. Romelu Lukaku (Everton, Belgium)

91. Julian Brandt (Bayer Leverkusen, German youth team)

92. Juan Mata (Manchester United, Spain national team)

93. Jonas (Benfica, Brazil national team)

94. Ever Banega (Sevilla/Inter, Argentina)

95. Mohamed Salah (Roma, Egypt)

96. Joao Mario (Sporting/Inter, Portugal national team)

97. Hakim Ziyech (Twente/Ajax, Moroccan national team)

98. Blaise Matuidi (Paris Saint-Germain, French team)

99. Petr Cech (Arsenal, Czech national team)

100. Ousmane Dembele (Rennes/Borussia, France)

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FROM Pele to Zlatan Ibrahimovic. On BeautyHack - 10 success stories of legendary athletes of the 20th and 21st centuries.

David Beckham

David is ranked 6th on Pele's 2004 FIFA 100 European list. Since then, the football player has had serious competitors, but this has not diminished his popularity. In 1999, the already famous Manchester United player married Spice Girls lead singer Victoria Adams - this is how an ideal fruitful union was formed, which today turns 19 years old. During this time, the stars turned their names into brands and became parents of four children. David repeatedly became the best player in the world and played for clubs in Europe and North America and the England national team - from 1996 to 2010. And in 2003 he was awarded the Order of the British Empire. Beckham is now 43 years old, and time is only good for him - see the proof Instagram stars!

Pele

Many people found out his real name Pele in 1958, when a 17-year-old Brazilian boy, Edson Araantis do Nascimento, who was promising in big-time sports, became the world champion as part of the Brazilian national team. Pele repeated this achievement twice more - in 1962 and 1970, setting a championship record. Throughout his career, the Santos forward scored 1,281 goals, which made him the most capable goalscorer in the history of football. Pele is now 77 years old, he is married to Brazilian Marcia Sibeli Aoki (third marriage) and is the father of five children.

Diego Maradona

At the end of June, Diego Maradona came to Russia and attended the final match of the Confederations Cup in St. Petersburg and several matches at the 2018 World Cup. And on July 16, the famous football player plans to be in the Belarusian Brest (about which already reported on your Instagram).

At the end of his career, Diego ruined his reputation with news of drug addiction, arrests and even shooting journalists with an air rifle, but he remains a cult player. In 1986, Maradona scored the legendary goal against England and received the nickname “Michelangelo of football.” In the same year, the Argentine team became world champion. In 2000, FIFA named him player of the century.

Lionel Messi

Despite the fact that the capital of the Argentina national team has already left the 2018 World Cup, he has not lost the respect of his peers and growing players. Lionel deserved it for his breathtaking technique and huge list of achievements. He became the champion of Spain 9 times with Barcelona. Won the Champions League 4 times. Playing for the Argentina national team, he became an Olympic champion in 2008 and brought the team silver at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

In an interview with FIFA before the championship in Russia, Messi said that he considered the birth of his third child to be the most anticipated event of the year. Since 2017, the football player has been married to Antonella Roccuzzo.

Zinedine Zidane

This year, one of the most famous players of the 20th century left the post of head coach of Real Madrid, bringing his team victory in the Champions League in Kyiv. Zinedine will not remain idle: he continues to train, collaborates with sports brands (for example, Adidas), and in his family there are four potential football players - all sons followed in the footsteps of their father (we wrote more about the talented children of athletes).

Zidane himself officially retired in 2006. As a member of the French national team, he became the world champion in 1998 and almost single-handedly led the team to victory in the European Championship in 2000. The signature qualities of a football player are temperament, excellent ball control, agility and exceptional vision.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Lev Yashin

As the Russian national team makes history at the 2018 World Cup, BeautyHack couldn't help but highlight the outstanding Soviet player who revolutionized goaltending and brought the Soviet Union a gold medal at the 1956 Olympics. Lev Ivanovich was the first to leave the goal to intercept shots and interfere with attackers, for which he received the nickname “Black Spider” (his uniform was also invariably black). Yashin played for 22 seasons in the Dynamo team and ended his career, devoting himself to coaching.

Zico

Another football player who made the Brazilian national team famous and performed shots that defied the laws of gravity. He became the champion of Brazil four times and the best football player in South America three times. After finishing his career, Zico managed to become the Minister of Sports of his country, and then went into coaching, working with teams around the world: from the Japanese national team to CSKA.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Zlatan retired from the Swedish national team just two years ago. Playing from the age of eight, the footballer became famous for his strong and accurate strikes, his temper on the field and tattoos. Ibrahimovic represented the clubs Malmö, Ajax, Inter, Barcelona, ​​and in 2018 he moved to Los Angeles Galaxy.

On the field, Zlatan is famous for his athletics techniques - the result of regular taekwondo training. The football player received his black belt at the height of his career - in 2010. Moreover, it was presented by Mauro Sarmiento, an Italian taekwondo athlete, participant in the 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games.

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The winner of one of the most prestigious awards in the football world, the 2019 Ballon d'Or, will soon be determined. Who it will be remains an intrigue for now. On the eve of this exciting event for football fans, we decided to remember the best players - candidates for the popular award. We present to the readers the top 10 best football players in the world in 2018-2019. When compiling the rating, data from the Football Observatory agency's report on the performance of participants in five prestigious football championships this year were taken into account.

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In 10th place in the top football players of 2018-2019 is a Bosnian athlete. According to the Football Observatory, he became one of the outstanding central defenders of the past football championships. He played for such Russian clubs as Shinnik, Moscow Lokomotiv and Torpedo. In 2007 he was among the best football players in Russia. Spahic currently plays for the German team Hamburg.

9.

The Russian goalkeeper is in ninth position among the best football players of the year. Winner of a large number of awards, five-time Russian champion, he ranks 15th in the ranking of the most outstanding goalkeepers of the 21st century. The season started very successfully for Akinfeev - CSKA, for which he plays, won the Russian Super Cup. During an away match with the Montenegro national team, the athlete received burns to his neck and a head injury from a fire thrown onto the football field.

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In 8th place in our ranking is a Uruguayan. During his long sports career, he became a record holder many times. He is the first footballer to play 100 matches for the Uruguay national team. In 2010, he was recognized in South Africa as the best player of the World Cup.

Forlan comes from a sports dynasty. His father and grandfather were famous football players. Despite his good success in tennis, Diego still decided, following the example of his closest relatives, to become a football player. By moving to Spanish side Villarreal, Forlán helped the club qualify for the Champions League for the first time. Then he changed several teams, and even managed to spend a year and a half as part of the Japanese club Cerezo Osaka. In May 2015, the football player decided to continue his sports career in the Uruguayan club Penarol. Interestingly, Forlan, although not left-handed, plays equally well with both feet.

For his skill and extremely correct behavior on the field, the Uruguayan striker is deservedly included among the outstanding football players in the world.

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The seventh position is occupied by a Dutch athlete, who until recently played for Manchester United, and since 2015 has been playing for the Turkish Fenerbahce. The footballer is known as the best scorer in the history of the Netherlands national team. Van Persie played for Arsenal for eight years, from 2004 to 2012.

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He ranks sixth in the top 10 best football players of 2019. The outstanding midfielder is one of the most titled athletes of our time. In 2012 he became the best European player. In 2010 he was recognized as the second player in the world. Iniesta was included in the FIFA world team six times. For his virtuoso play on the field, Iniesta received the nickname “The Illusionist.” He never changed the club colors - having entered the Barcelona school at the age of 12, the football player subsequently continued his career in this club. In 2014, the football player became the owner of the “Golden Foot” - an award given for high sporting achievements.

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Midfielder of Bayern Munich, in fifth place in the top 10 best football players in the world in 2018-2019. His biography is the story of a man who achieved fame and respect through his work and determination. The French midfielder is one of the most famous football players in the world and his career is currently on the rise. In 2013, Ribéry was voted best footballer. He first played as part of semi-amateur football clubs. The meeting with the Metz coach was a happy accident - the promising player was able to jump through several steps and ended up in the elite football division of France. After this, Ribery's career took off - he became one of the leaders of the club. Having joined the Bayern Munich team, the eminent midfielder showed his talent even more clearly.

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The Dutch footballer now plays for Bayern Munich. He distinguished himself at the 2014 World Championships by setting a speed record (37 km/h). No wonder he goes by such nicknames as “Meteor” and “Rocket”.

In the 20 matches that the footballer ranked 4th in our rankings played in the Bundesliga, Robben scored 17 goals. As a result, he was Bayern's best on most occasions. This season he played four matches, for which he can be highly praised for his skill and excellent play.

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Uruguayan and striker of the Barcelona team, in 3rd place in our rating. His career can be called rapid - only after starting to play for Nacional, Suarez became the champion of Uruguay in 2006. After moving to Ajax Amsterdam, he became the Dutch champion of the year and led the team for some time. Has many prestigious awards. In 2014 he won the Golden Boot for 31 goals scored in the season.

In 2014 he joined Barcelona. The player's transfer cost the club an astronomical figure - 81 million euros and became the most expensive in its history. Suarez turned out to be an extremely successful acquisition for Barcelona - in his first season, he helped the team achieve a “golden hat-trick” and entered the top 10 best football players in the world in 2018-2019. Suarez is considered the strongest striker in the world.

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Ronaldo has played 7 top-rated matches this season. The match with Granada was recognized as his best game. In it, the famous Portuguese football player scored 5 goals. He is one of the three most likely candidates to win the 2019 Ballon d'Or award. Let us remind you that one of the most expensive athletes in the world has already won the coveted award three times.

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The Argentinean heads the top 10 most outstanding football players of 2018-2019

This season he has 43 goals. In terms of the number of goals scored, he was inferior to his main rival Ronaldo, but in other respects he was better than the Portuguese footballer. Messi played 10 highly rated matches this season and became the top European footballer in terms of number of accurate passes, with 1,902.

List of football players from the very beginning to the present day. Of course, every football fan has his own best football player, so write who you think is the best below in the comments and then we will try to create a purely list of fans of the best football player in the world.

10th place – Javier Hernandez Creus

One of the best football players in the history of football. Known as "Xavi" - a football player of an incredibly high level of play. He played for the Spanish national team. Former captain of the legendary Barcelona club. In a word, he is a legend of Barcelona. Won eight Spanish league trophies, four Champions Leagues and three Spanish Cups. Javi is a two-time European champion in 2008 and 2012, world champion in 2010.

A footballer of this level is distinguished by incredible talent for dribbling the ball on the field and a pass of the highest quality. Therefore, Javier deservedly takes 10th place in the ranking the best football players in the history of football.

9th place – Michel Platini

Michel Francois Platini - best footballer of the twentieth century according to many football publications. In my best years Michelle performed incredible tricks with the ball. His track record includes about 600 matches played and more than 300 goals scored. Top scorer in 1983, 1984 and 1985. Of course, Platini's recent not very pleasant achievements did not knock him out of top 10 best football players in the world I think what he has done for football over decades is worth more than one big scandal.

8th place – Ronaldo

This football player is known anywhere in the world. Ronaldo recognized as one of the best football players of the twentieth century. Many people have probably seen this “nibbler” play. The Brazilian footballer is world champion, top scorer in 2002, best player of the decade. The Brazilian has the title of best football player of 1996, 1997, 2002 according to FIFA. Ronaldo also scored 15 incredibly beautiful goals in the final stages world championships. It is worth noting that many football magazines and football critics rank Luis Ronaldo in terms of quality of play along with the legendary Pele. Of course, everyone has their own opinion about the best football player of all time. I think many have watched Ronaldo play, and there is no arguing that his technique of hitting the ball speaks volumes. Of course, 8th place may not be 3rd or 1st, but I think for the most ardent fans of the Brazilian it will always be.

7th place – Alfredo Di Stefano

I think many have never heard of such a great football player as Alfredo. Alfredo has three citizenships. He has six caps for Argentina, six goals for Colombia, and 31 caps for Spain. Alfredo Di Stepano was top scorer in Spain, Argentina. He scored his best goals as a striker for Real Madrid. “The Blonde Arrow” is what Di Stefano was nicknamed by his beloved fans. Many authoritative publications still recognize him best football player in Spain.

6th place – Ranaldinho

Brazilian footballer God of football, one of the best football players of all time. Honored winner of the Golden Ball title. The best football player in the world 2004 - 2005. Plays as an attacking midfielder. What tricks and tricks he does with the ball, it’s like he’s playing with children on a football field and scoring the most beautiful goals.

5th place – Zinedine Zidane

Zinedine Zidane– the name of this football player is familiar even to those who do not follow football. One of the best football players in the history of football. It could safely be put in second or even first place, but in our ranking it deservedly opens the top five the best football players in the world. World champion 1998 and 2000. What “Zizou” did with the ball on the field was incomprehensible to the mind, what kind of guns Zidane fired at the goal.

As of 2016 – Zenadine Zidane is best French footballer of all time. The best UEFA player of the last 50 years. Best football player 1998, 2002, 2003. Thousands of fans always came to see the beautiful “Ziza”. It is worth noting an interesting fact, what is the best goal in the history of football belongs to Zinedine Zidane.

4th place – Franz Beckenbauer

The football legend comes from Munich. World champion. He played as a central defender. It was Franz who promoted the role as a free defender in football (Libero). Franz played more than 650 matches and scored 60 goals. Franz Beckenbauer played for the Bayern national team throughout his life. and then became a coach.

4th place Lionel Messi

The legendary football player whom fans call his replacement Maradona. "Leo" became five times Champions League top scorer. The best football player of 2010. Best European Player 2011. Scored over 250 goals for the Spanish national team. Argentina's top scorer throughout the country's football history. The most titled player in Argentina. There is a monument in the capital of Argentina Lionel Messi. The game and ball technique of this “Flea” is so high that he can make a game alone.

3rd place Cristiano Ronaldo

Although many critics and authoritative publications do not put Ronaldo on the list the best football players in the world in the history of football, he still deserves 3rd place. The Portuguese's game over the last ten years has reached such a level that he single-handedly pulls the entire Portuguese national team for the championship title. Portugal's all-time leading scorer. No wonder Cristiano is considered the most expensive football player in the history of football. Also considered the best football player of our time along with Lionel Messi. Many famous football players and coaches such as: Carlo Ancelloti, Jose Mourinho, Wayne Rooney, Xavi, Ashley Cole, Xavi Alonso, Thierry Henry consider the Portuguese a football player from another planet, he is a completely balanced football player who has no weaknesses.

2nd place – Diego Maradona

How can you miss the scandalous Argentinean? The most famous football player on the planet. When there is a debate in any bar or sports environment, who is the best football player, no name Maradona it simply cannot be done. Diego Maradona world champion 1986. Best Footballer of the Century according to FIFA. Many remember his legendary handball in the 1986 World Cup final. Diego is also compared to Lionel Messi. Perfect technique, dribbling at the highest level, football artistry, and the legendary handball - these are the qualities he loves Diego Maradona the whole planet.

1st place - Pele

Well, we’ve reached the king of football in many versions. Pele three-time world champion. For the Brazilian national team scored 77 beautiful goals in 92 matches. Full name - Edson Arantes Do Nascimento. What is the secret of his talent on the field? This is speed, a wide angle of vision and hard work towards your business. Pele understood very well all the intricacies of the game, his football intuition. All over the world, legends are made about Pele’s flair. His dribbling and dribbling of players deserves millions of applause. In one game Pele could hit 8 balls. Today the legendary Brazilian is 72 years old and is one of the most influential people.

Every fan has his own favorite team, and especially his favorite football player, for whom the fan holds his fists throughout his entire career. Maybe someone will put Xavi in ​​1st place, and Pele in 15th, for each there will be a different player the best football player in the world in the history of football. Therefore, if someone deserves to be on the list of the best football players in the world, but he is not there, write your thoughts in the comments below, who deserves to be on the list top 10 best football players in the world and who doesn't.

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