1 - Garrincha. He was responsible for some of the most joyous moments in Brazilian soccer history
2 - Zinedine Zidane . No comments
2 - Zinedine Zidane . No comments
3 - Johan Cruyff .Cruyff influenced everyone from Eric Cantona to Xavi with his unrivalled skill, fluid movements and quick thinking, and transformed Holland’s reputation as a soccer force.
Football has been blessed with some phenomenal talents and it does many scant justice when it comes to choosing the greatest 3 players of all time. Personally I want to choose 5 and not necessarily name in a certain order.
PELE - A World Cup winner Pele won multiple titles with Santos, with whom he played out the best years of his career, before joining the New York Cosmos for a brief spell. Pele was a superb striker and dribbler of the ball, but could also combine well with his teammates and feature prominently in the build-up to goals.
MARANDONA - Diego Armando Maradona is one of the greatest dribblers the game has ever seen. His 'Hand's of God' goal against England at the 1986 World Cup and the stunning solo effort that followed sum up this flawed genius better than any words. Diego captained Argentina to the triumph in 1986 World Cup and helped unfashionable Napoli to Serie A titles in 1987 and 1990 was irrepressible.
LIONEL MESSI - It is not an exaggeration to say that The Atomic Flea is now challenging for the crown of greatest ever football player. Leo joined Barcelona when he was just 13, scored on his debut at 17 and now wows the Camp Nou faithful on a regular basis with his dribbling, passing and goalscoring exploits.
JOHAN CRUYF - The outspoken Dutchman excelled for Ajax and Barcelona in the '60s and '70s and is considered by many to be Europe’s best ever player. Cruyf was famous for his ability to turn players. Winner of three Ballon D'Or, Cruyff won eight Dutch titles and three European Cups with Ajax.
CRISTIANO RONALDO - The Portuguese wing wizard deserves his place among the pantheon of greats. His goalscoring record since joining Real Madrid from Manchester United is out of this world, and in 2014 he notched his 400th career goal at the age of just 28. Ronaldo’s performances in recent years have meant that alongside Messi, he is considered by some distance the best soccer player in the world. Pace, strength, control, and finishing – Ronaldo has the complete repertoire.
PELE - A World Cup winner Pele won multiple titles with Santos, with whom he played out the best years of his career, before joining the New York Cosmos for a brief spell. Pele was a superb striker and dribbler of the ball, but could also combine well with his teammates and feature prominently in the build-up to goals.
MARANDONA - Diego Armando Maradona is one of the greatest dribblers the game has ever seen. His 'Hand's of God' goal against England at the 1986 World Cup and the stunning solo effort that followed sum up this flawed genius better than any words. Diego captained Argentina to the triumph in 1986 World Cup and helped unfashionable Napoli to Serie A titles in 1987 and 1990 was irrepressible.
LIONEL MESSI - It is not an exaggeration to say that The Atomic Flea is now challenging for the crown of greatest ever football player. Leo joined Barcelona when he was just 13, scored on his debut at 17 and now wows the Camp Nou faithful on a regular basis with his dribbling, passing and goalscoring exploits.
JOHAN CRUYF - The outspoken Dutchman excelled for Ajax and Barcelona in the '60s and '70s and is considered by many to be Europe’s best ever player. Cruyf was famous for his ability to turn players. Winner of three Ballon D'Or, Cruyff won eight Dutch titles and three European Cups with Ajax.
CRISTIANO RONALDO - The Portuguese wing wizard deserves his place among the pantheon of greats. His goalscoring record since joining Real Madrid from Manchester United is out of this world, and in 2014 he notched his 400th career goal at the age of just 28. Ronaldo’s performances in recent years have meant that alongside Messi, he is considered by some distance the best soccer player in the world. Pace, strength, control, and finishing – Ronaldo has the complete repertoire.
