10 greatest footballers of all time

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The issue of who is the greatest of all time has been a thing of contention from the days of Pele and Maradona. In the mood of the mourning of the Argentine legend, we compiled a list of 10 Football greatests based on trophies won, international success, adaptability in thriving in different environments, individual records and legacy.


10. George Best

He was fast, skillful and direct in attack. He was so gifted that he brought fans to their feet in appreciation even the opposition fans.

Best was supremely gifted, infusing mazy dribbling, brilliant balance and two-footedness to dazzle opponents but poor lifestyle and lack of discipline brought about the decline of the first footballing household name in his mid 20's. 

The Northern Island Manchester United Icon was as good as his name.

A one-time Ballon d’Or winner who led United to the 1968 European title. He has all the qualities of a fine super star but his lack of longivity placed him behind the rest.

Trophies won : 9/10

International success : 6/10

Adaptability : 7/10

Personal records : 8.5/10

Legacy : 9/10

Total score : 39.5/50


9.Zinedin Ziden 

The ex French international is not remembered by the number of goals he scored because he never scored any. He never scored 50 goals for any club he played for. But his lagacy is intact. He helped redefine the role of the Midfielder. His magnificent ball control, skill and finesse sets him apart.

He was a big game player and was never found wanting in big occasions. He won three trophies in Huge are Madrid and will be remembered for the two goals he scored against Brazil in 1998 world cup finals and the iconic volley against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League finals.


8. Ference Puskás

He won ten league titles and three European Cups.

He scored 622 club goals, 242 in 262 appearances for Real Madrid, and 84 international goals for Hungary in 85 caps. He equally scored four goals in a European League cup finals at Hampden Park against Eintracht Frankfurt and led his Country to the 1954 world cup were they lost after he scored the opening goal.

Trophies won : 9/10

International success : 9/10

Adaptability : 8/10

Personal records : 9.5/10

Legacy : 7.5/10

Total score : 43/50


7. Franz Beckenbauer

A football legend regarded as the best defender of all time was also a goal scorer, netting 112 goals across 857 appearances for Germany and during his club career.

He was a leader in the club and a leader in the country.Beckenbauer won three European Cups with Bayern Munich alongside a European Championship and World Cup for his nation.

Trophies won : 8.5/10

International success : 9.5/10

Adaptability : 7/10

Personal records : 9/10

Legacy : 9.5/10

Total score : 43.5/50


6. Alfredo Di Stefano

The Madrid legend was regarded as the world best player in the 50s and 60s. He joined Real Madrid in 1954 am scored 308 goals in eleven seasons.That spell included winning five European Cups - he scored in all five finals, including a hat-trick against Eintracht Frankfurt - and eight league titles.

He won two ballon d'ors and one super ballon d'or in 1989.

Trophies won : 10/10

International success : 6/10

Adaptability : 10/10

Personal records : 10/10

Legacy : 8/10

Total score : 44/50


5.Pele

He is the only person in this list that didn't play for any European Club. He played for Santos in his home country Brazil before moving to New York Cosmos in the USA and then returning to Brazil after three years.

He is judged by his international career more.He’s the top scorer of the Brazil national team with 77 goals in 92 official appearances, and won three World Cups. Aged 17, he netted a hat-trick in a World Cup semi-final and twice in the final as Brazil lifted their first world title in 1958.

Trophies won : 8.5/10

International success : 10/10

Adaptability : 7/10

Personalrecords : 10/10

Legacy : 10/10

Total score : 45.5/50


4.Johan Cluyff

Total Football was a philosophy developed by Rinus Michels but it was Cruyff who embodied it like nobody else. Cruyff’s football philosophy has defined his two clubs - Ajax and Barcelona - and his nation - The Netherlands

He started his international career in 1964 am went to the website cup finals but was defeated by Western Germany.Cruyff won three successive European Cup trophies with Ajax along with eight league titles. While his spell with Barcelona was less productive, he nevertheless stamped his philosophy on the club and gave it an identity which remains in place today.

Trophies won : 8/10

International success : 9/10

Adaptability : 10/10

Personal records : 9/10

Legacy : 10/10

Total score : 46/50


3. Diego Maradona 

He had incredible skills and was highly loved like a God.

He led Argentine to world cup glory and led Napoli to two Seria A titles.

His personal life was mered by drug addiction and lack of discipline but he was still greatly loved at home. His hand of God against England that gave them the trophy in 1986 followed by one of the greatest goals ever scored at the world cup. 

Trophies won : 10/10

International success : 10/10

Adaptability : 10/10

Personal records : 8.5/10

Legacy : 9.5/10

Total score : 48/50


2. Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi has scored a club-record 640 goals in 742 official first-team appearances for Barcelona, which not only is more goals than any other player in Barcelona’s history, but more than the tallies of the second, third and fourth highest on that list combined.

He scored 91 goals in a single calendar year in 2012. He is the only footballer with six Ballon d'ors and countless golden boots. His great football I artistry is unrivaled and his genius may never be seen again.

Trophies won : 10/10

International success : 7.5/10

Adaptability : 8/10

Personal records : 10/10

Legacy : 9.5/10

Total score : 45/50


1. Cristiano Ronaldo

The legend of CR7 has never been written before, his iconic exploits leaves no one in doubt about what great abilities he's got. He is the only footballer with five ballon d'ors, second only to Lionel Messi.

He is a journey man and he leads the top scorers chart everywhere he goes. He has won three Premier League titles with Manchester United, two La Liga crowns with Real Madrid and two Scudetti with Juventus.

He has earned even more success on the European stage, winning the Champions League on five occasions, while also helping Portugal to their first ever major title, the European Championship in 2016.

Ronaldo is on course for his 15th successive season of scoring 20 goals or more at club level and is just one away from 750 in total.

The Portuguese is on course to be the player with the most international goals.

Trophies won : 9/10

International success : 8.5/10

Adaptability : 9/10

Personal records : 10/10 

Legacy : 8/10

Total score : 44.5/50



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