1. PELE
Pelé is widely regarded by some football experts as the greatest football player of all time. Pelé won his first World Cup at 17 and was named the Football Player of the Century by the IFFHS.
2. DIEGO MARADONA
Maradona is the most gifted player ever to play the game of soccer. His second goal against England in 1986 World Cup is commonly referred to as ‘The Goal of the Century’. FIFA Player of the Century Award was given to both Maradona and Pelé in 2000.
3. RONALDO
Ronaldo is the overall top scorer in FIFA World Cup with 15 goals. He won the European Footballer of the year in 1997, 2002 and FIFA Player of the year in 1996, 1997 and 2002. In 2007 he was named as one of the best starting eleven of all time by France Football.
4. ZINEDINE ZIDANE
Zidane was the captain of the French National Team that won the 1998 World Cup and 2000 European Championships. Zidane won the European Footballer of the year in 1998 and FIFA Player of the year in 1998, 2000 and 2003.
5. JOHAN CRUYFF
Cruyff was the exponent of the football philosophy ‘Total Football’ and was named European Footballer of the year in 1971, 1973 and 1974. In 1999 Cruyff was voted European Player of the Century by IFFHS.
6. FRANZ BECKENBAUER
Beckenbauer was a great defender, captain and leader for the German Machine. He is generally regarded as the greatest German Footballer of all time. Beckenbauer and Mario Zagallo are the only people till date to win the World Cup as both player and coach.
7. MICHEL PLATINI
Platini is the current UEFA President. He is widely regarded as one of the best passers and free kick specialists in football history. Platini won the European Player of the year in 1983, 1984 and 1985.
8. LIONEL MESSI
Messi is the best striker of modern day football. He has won FIFA World player of the year - 2009, la liga player of the year - 3 (2009,10,11), FIFA Ballon d'or - 1(2010), Ballon d'or -1(2009).
9. MARCO VAN BASTEN
Van Basten is one of the greatest strikers of all time despite the injury that ended his career. Van Basten was named European Player of the year in 1988, 1989 and 1992 and FIFA World Player of the year in 1992.
10. CRISTIANO RONALDO
Pelé is widely regarded by some football experts as the greatest football player of all time. Pelé won his first World Cup at 17 and was named the Football Player of the Century by the IFFHS.
2. DIEGO MARADONA
Maradona is the most gifted player ever to play the game of soccer. His second goal against England in 1986 World Cup is commonly referred to as ‘The Goal of the Century’. FIFA Player of the Century Award was given to both Maradona and Pelé in 2000.
3. RONALDO
Ronaldo is the overall top scorer in FIFA World Cup with 15 goals. He won the European Footballer of the year in 1997, 2002 and FIFA Player of the year in 1996, 1997 and 2002. In 2007 he was named as one of the best starting eleven of all time by France Football.
4. ZINEDINE ZIDANE
Zidane was the captain of the French National Team that won the 1998 World Cup and 2000 European Championships. Zidane won the European Footballer of the year in 1998 and FIFA Player of the year in 1998, 2000 and 2003.
5. JOHAN CRUYFF
Cruyff was the exponent of the football philosophy ‘Total Football’ and was named European Footballer of the year in 1971, 1973 and 1974. In 1999 Cruyff was voted European Player of the Century by IFFHS.
6. FRANZ BECKENBAUER
Beckenbauer was a great defender, captain and leader for the German Machine. He is generally regarded as the greatest German Footballer of all time. Beckenbauer and Mario Zagallo are the only people till date to win the World Cup as both player and coach.
7. MICHEL PLATINI
Platini is the current UEFA President. He is widely regarded as one of the best passers and free kick specialists in football history. Platini won the European Player of the year in 1983, 1984 and 1985.
8. LIONEL MESSI
Messi is the best striker of modern day football. He has won FIFA World player of the year - 2009, la liga player of the year - 3 (2009,10,11), FIFA Ballon d'or - 1(2010), Ballon d'or -1(2009).
9. MARCO VAN BASTEN
Van Basten is one of the greatest strikers of all time despite the injury that ended his career. Van Basten was named European Player of the year in 1988, 1989 and 1992 and FIFA World Player of the year in 1992.
10. CRISTIANO RONALDO
He is most polpular and talented footballer of his generation. He has won European footballer of the year - 2008, world soccer player of the year - 2008, Barclays player of the season 2006-07.
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