![]() ![]() The scorer of an impressive five goals in World Cups, Beckenbauer finally lifted the trophy as captain in 1974 after suffering painful defeat in the 1966 final. Once criticized for lacking end product, he has developed into the world’s most effective player, a testament to his relentless desire for self-improvement, which can also be seen in his phenomenal athleticism.įor decades every defender with any remote ability on the ball has earned comparisons to Beckenbauer, but none have matched the graceful brilliance with which the man nicknamed Der Kaiser strode forward with the ball and initiated attacks during the 1960s and ’70s. He has shown little sign that he won’t continue to be the brightest of stars on a Real Madrid squad filled with world-class players. Born in Argentina, but having also turned out at international level for Colombia and Spain, Di Stefano played a key role in the history of European soccer, having famously come close to joining Barcelona before moving to arch rivals Real Madrid, and becoming an integral figure in the Spanish side winning theĬR7 comes in at No. In marking his sad passing this week, Real Madrid had no qualms about declaring Di Stefano “the best player of all time” in a headline on their website. Thankfully, his brilliant career did taste glory at club level, having won three European Cups with Real Madrid, including in 1960 when he scored four in the famous 7-3 defeat of Eintracht Frankfurt.Īlfredo Di Stefano, Argentina, Columbia and Spain The most integral part of the “Magical Magyars” Hungary side of the early 1950s, Puskas and his teammates appeared certaint to lift the 1954 World Cup, but somehow lost in the final to Germany after Puskas had put them ahead and was then controversially denied an equalizer in the dying stages. The Galloping Major was a part of two of the greatest teams of all time. When Pele was injured, it was Garrincha who inspired Brazil to their second World Cup triumph in 1962. While Pele is the Brazilian known around the globe, many in his home country have more love for Garrincha. ![]() ![]() Born with both legs that bent to one side, the boy from Rio, whose demons ultimately caught up with him, befuddled defenders with the kind of dribbling and ability to change direction never before witnessed. His nickname in Brazil, “The Joy of the People,” tells much about what Garrincha offered on the pitch. ![]() HERE ARE THE TOP 10 FOOTBALL PLAYERS OF ALL TIME! It will be a fulfilment of a life dream knowing that you received and watched the film and even more so if you liked it. I would like to dedicate this film to you on your upcoming birthday. In advance of your upcoming 77 th birthday I compiled a video (33 minutes) about your life and times which I narrated myself. Recently almost 60 years later I retired and dedicated my time to my life-long passion – Football. Football largely due to you, has become my life passion. You have become my inspirational hero and guided my professional and personal life. Not only did I admire your football prowess like so many millions but even more so your personality and character. Since I was huddled around a radio listening to a live broadcast of the 1958 World Cup Final. In 2017 I sent a letter to Pele’ on the occasion of his 77th birthday and dedicated the documentary to his legacy. So much so that we produced a documentary on the life and times of the “Black Pearl”. When it is all said and done there is the one and only one who in our book reigns supreme over the Football world and it the one and only PELE’. Do you agree with their ranking? Would you like to send us your own ranking? ( CONTACT US) Have they left out some player that you think belong on this list? We would like to hear from you!īefore we do this we want to tip our hand. We introduce the top 10 (according to International Business Times. The Game of Football has produced over the many years players who became legends of the game for their extraordinary skills in their position, their personality, their achievements whether in goals, saves, defense or saves and will forever be remembered and revered in the Football world. ![]()
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