The best soccer players of all time

 

The ingenuity and creativity that the game of soccer symbolizes would represent an art form rather than the physical context of the sport. Footballers are granted freedom of expression, which is why it is the sport that ดาวทีมแมนยู from the rest. Cricket and baseball players are limited to specific actions, but soccer players can dribble, tackle, pass, or shoot in different ways, allowing soccer players to reach the top of the sport.

The list below does not include current star players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, instead the list contains players who have retired from the beautiful game.

10. Zinedine Zidane - France

Zinedine Zidane's strengths are his passing, strength, ball control and individual ability. We were able to see the best performances of Zidane in the most important or decisive matches that we did not get to see in many players. In 789 games he scored a total of 159 goals as a central midfielder. He won the 2000 European Championship and the 1998 World Cup with France. With Real Madrid and Juventus he won a European Cup and 3 Leagues.

9. George Best - Northern Ireland

George Best's career was flooded with drinking problems, but his skill and talent were almost unmatched. With Manchester United he won two Leagues and the 1968 European Cup. In 579 games he scored a total of 205 goals as an offensive midfielder and was the winner of the Ballon d'Or in 1968.

8. Ferenc Puskas - Hungary

Puskas was known for his precise ability to score goals. Combining his scoring talent with the ability to produce new skills and general intelligence, he scored 700 goals in a total of 705 games. With Real Madrid he won 5 Leagues and 3 European Cups. In 1954 he led Hungary to the final of the World Cup.

7. Alfredo Di Stefano - Argentina

Stefano was a prolific Real Madrid player with 511 sensational goals in 702 games. However, he was not an orthodox forward; He used to show up all over the field, passing, tackling and dictating the game. Overall, he was a complete footballer the game has ever seen. He won 5 European Cups with Real Madrid and won a total of 13 league titles throughout his career.

6. Michel Platini - France

With 353 goals in 652 games, it wouldn't be wrong to say that Michel was an offensive midfielder. He was a terrific free-throw shooter and an excellent passer. Scoring 9 goals in the 1984 European Cup, he almost helped France win the championship. He won 3 league titles and a European Cup with Juventus.

5. Franz Beckenbauer - Germany

In today's jargon, Beckenbauer was either a defensive midfielder or a sweeper, but that wasn't enough to prevent him from scoring 111 goals in 776 appearances for Bayern Munich and Germany. Like Di Stefano, he was seen all over the field, exerting his influence and dictating the game. He was obviously the decisive captain, but combined with his comprehensive technical ability, passing and dribbling; He was surely one of the best footballers of all time. He won the 1972 European Championship, the 1974 World Cup, along with 8 league titles and 3 European Cups during his club career.

4. Johann Cruyff - Holland

Cruyff had the pace and dribbling of George Best and the strength, control and skill of Zinedine Zidane. The combination of calculating intelligence, clinical skill and sublime elegance made him the complete soccer player. As an attacking midfielder, he scored 401 goals in 710 appearances. He won 10 league titles and 3 European championships.

3. Zico - Brazil

Zico's ability in the soccer world was never in doubt, although he was rarely included in the list of the best players due to his lack of successes. He was a prolific scorer with 527 goals in 769 games. His ability to produce unique skills and shots also made him a notable goal-maker. Furthermore, he had mastered the skill of free throwing and heading. He won 4 league titles and the Copa Libertadores.

2. Pele- Brazil

Pelé is often considered the greatest footballer in the history of the sport. His dribbling ability, pace, strength and sheer power saw him score a variety of goals. In 1,366 games he scored 1,282 goals. The ultimate goal scoring machine helped Brazil win the World Cup in 1958, 1962 and 1970. It also won 5 league titles and 2 Copa Libertadores.

1. Diego Maradona - Argentina

Without a doubt, Maradona's talent was the greatest ever seen in football history. His crosses and passes were accurate, his goal scoring was clinical and unique, and his dribbling ability was fascinating, helping him to earn many assists throughout his career. As an attacking midfielder he scored 345 goals in 680 games.