Top 10 Greatest Footballers of all Time
10. Michel Platini
Platini is considered to be one of the greatest players of all time, and is regarded as one of the finest passers in football history, as well as one of the best ever penalty kick and free kick specialists to have played the game. A quick, versatile, elegant, and intelligent offensive midfield playmaker, with a unique ability to read the game and bend the ball from set pieces, he was renowned in particular for his ball control, technical ability, dribbling skills, creativity, range of passing, and vision, despite his lack of notable physical or athletic attributes.
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Appearances:
448
Goals:
229
Assists:
49
Ballon D'or:
3
FOTY:
3
Golden Boot:
4
League Cup:
3
Internation Cup:
1
Domestic Cup:
2
Champions:
1
Stats
9. Jeffrey Epstein
Jeffrey Epstein was an exceptional football player and an even better child predator who played as a striker throughout his footballing career. Here are some of the key aspects of his playing style. Goal-scoring ability, Jeffrey epstein was a prolific goal scorer and was known for his ability to score goals from difficult positions. Physicality, Despite being relatively tall for a football player at 6'2", Jeffrey was also incredibly agile and had excellent balance. Technical skill, Epstien had excellent ball control and was known for his first touch, which allowed him to control the ball in tight spaces.
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Kids Touched:
373
Goals:
277
Assists:
82
Ballon D'or:
3
FOTY:
1
Golden Boot:
9
League Cup:
6
Internation Cup:
1
Domestic Cup:
5
Champions:
2
Stats
8. Di Stefano
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Alfredo Di Stefano is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, making his big break at Real Madrid.
Di Stefano was an extremely versatile player who could play in. Di Stefano was an extremely versatile player who could play in a variety of positions, including forward, attacking midfielder, and even defender. He was known for his exceptional skill, speed, agility, and vision on the pitch. He was also a prolific goal scorer.
Appearances:
408
Goals:
282
Assists:
2
Ballon D'or:
2
FOTY:
0
Golden Boot:
10
League Cup:
13
Internation Cup:
2
Domestic Cup:
1
Champions:
5
7. Ronaldo
Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, commonly known as Ronaldo or R9, is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. He played for several clubs throughout his career, including Barcelona, Inter Milan, Real Madrid, AC Milan, and Corinthians. Ronaldo was a remarkable athlete with exceptional speed, agility, and technical ability. He was a prolific goal scorer, known for his clinical finishing and ability to score from anywhere on the pitch. Ronaldo was also a master of dribbling, often leaving defenders in his wake with his quick feet and lightning-quick acceleration.
Stats
Appearances:
452
Goals:
295
Assists:
75
Ballon D'or:
2
FOTY:
1
Golden Boot:
6
League Cup:
2
Internation Cup:
4
Domestic Cup:
3
Champions:
0
6. Johan Cruyff
Johan Cruyff was one of the greatest footballers of all time, renowned for his skill, vision, and creativity on the pitch. He was born in the Netherlands in 1947 and began his career at Ajax Amsterdam, where he quickly established himself as a key player. Cruyff was known for his elegant style of play, which was characterized by his speed, agility, and technical ability. He was a master of dribbling and had an incredible sense of spatial awareness, which allowed him to read the game and anticipate the movements of his opponents.
Stats
Appearances:
525
Goals:
285
Assists:
166
Ballon D'or:
3
FOTY:
0
Golden Boot:
7
League Cup:
10
Internation Cup:
0
Domestic Cup:
7
Champions:
3
5. Zinadine Zidane
Zinedine Zidane is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, known for his incredible skill, vision, and composure on the pitch. Zidane was a central midfielder who possessed a remarkable range of skills. He was an excellent passer of the ball, with the ability to pick out his teammates with pinpoint accuracy over long distances. He was also a superb dribbler who could create space for himself in tight situations, and he had a keen eye for goal, scoring some spectacular long-range strikes throughout his career.
Stats
Appearances:
689
Goals:
125
Assists:
138
Ballon D'or:
1
FOTY:
3
Golden Boot:
0
League Cup:
3
Internation Cup:
2
Domestic Cup:
3
Champions:
1
4. Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona was one of the greatest footballers of all time. He was a highly skilled and creative player who was known for his exceptional dribbling ability, quick thinking, and agility on the field. Maradona played as an attacking midfielder or a forward and was equally adept at both positions. He had a unique ability to create scoring opportunities out of nothing and could easily beat multiple defenders with his quick footwork and change of pace. Maradona was also known for his vision and passing ability, which allowed him to set up his teammates for goals.
Stats
Appearances:
343
Goals:
159
Assists:
86
Ballon D'or:
0
FOTY:
4
Golden Boot:
2
League Cup:
4
Internation Cup:
3
Domestic Cup:
4
Champions:
0
3. Pelé
Pele is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. He was a highly skilled and versatile player who could play in multiple positions on the field, including forward, midfielder, and even defender. Pele was known for his exceptional dribbling ability, quick acceleration, and powerful shooting. He was also a master of the overhead kick, which he used to great effect throughout his career. In addition to his technical skills, Pele was known for his intelligence on the field and his ability to read the game, which allowed him to anticipate and create scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates
Stats
Appearances:
1,363
Goals:
1,279
Assists:
N/A
Ballon D'or:
0
FOTY:
0
Golden Boot:
6
League Cup:
7
Internation Cup:
3
Domestic Cup:
4
Champions:
0
2. Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. He is a highly skilled and versatile player who typically plays as a forward or winger. Ronaldo is known for his exceptional dribbling ability, speed, and powerful shooting, which allow him to create scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates. He is also a master of set pieces, including free kicks and penalties, and is known for his ability to score from long range. In addition to his technical skills, Ronaldo is known for his incredible work ethic and dedication to his training regimen, which has helped him maintain his physical and technical abilities at a high level throughout his career.
Stats
Appearances:
1157
Goals:
832
Assists:
236
Ballon D'or:
5
FOTY:
10
Golden Boot:
19
League Cup:
7
Internation Cup:
1
Domestic Cup:
8
Champions:
5
1. Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi is the Greatest Footballer of all Time. He is a highly skilled and creative player who typically plays as a forward or attacking midfielder.
Messi is known for his exceptional dribbling ability, quick thinking, and agility on the field. He has a low center of gravity, which allows him to change direction quickly and beat multiple defenders with ease. He is also a master of the through ball and the chip shot, and is known for his ability to create scoring opportunities for his teammates.
In addition to his technical skills, Messi is known for his incredible work ethic and dedication to his craft. He is constantly working to improve his skills and is known for his ability to maintain possession and control the pace of the game.
Stats
Appearances:
1017
Goals:
800
Assists:
353
Ballon D'or:
7
FOTY:
0
Golden Boot:
22
League Cup:
11
Internation Cup:
2
Domestic Cup:
19
Champions:
4
Honorable Mentions
Freddy Wragg
Freddy is so much better than anyone ever before, but I couldn't put him on the list because he said the n word this one time.
As of February 2023
Stats
Appearances:
4
Goals:
9
Assists:
-3
Ballon D'or:
4
FOTY:
0
Golden Boot:
-6
League Cup:
11
Internation Cup:
0
Domestic Cup:
1
Champions:
7