Few random clips above to be honest,😀
Anybody who has worn the Ireland jersey and tried their best will always be the best to me win,lose or draw I will always be biased lol.😉
For me what matters more is their careers, how long have they been playing at the highest level, not just for 2-3 seasons. Consistency is what matters the most.
So in that regard my choices would be: Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Andrea Pirlo, Franz Beckenbauer, Gerd Muller.
To choose 1 is easy. The one and only PELÉ.
Only person to receive the title of Athlete of the Century.
Over 1200 goals, 3 World Titles, first with 17 years...
Some records will last forever...
I'm Brazilian and I love football.
First of all, I always want to make it clear, that football has evolved a lot over the past few years, with that, we have to keep in mind the difficulties of current players.
So, my list is this:
1 - L. Messi.
2 - Ronaldinho Gaúcho.
3 - Ronaldo (Phenomenon).
4 - Maradona.
5 - Pelé.
Although I like C. Ronaldo, this list has no place for him. 😛
Today players are having the best support by the actual advances in medical and trainning area, their bodies are endure and close to their possibly limits. I think Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi are the best, but Ronaldinho Gaucho was the one who play the more beautifull game and win a World Cup, UEFA Champions League, Libertadores and the Clubs World Cup. I doub't someone can do that