Piłka nożna
Piłka nożna, często nazywana najpopularniejszym sportem na świecie, zrodziła wiele legend na przestrzeni dekad. Czy to za sprawą efektownych dryblingów, czy zapierających dech w piersiach bramek – najwięksi piłkarze wszech czasów pozostawili niezatarty ślad w historii tego sportu, kształtując jednocześnie kulturę i historię tej gry.
Czy to za sprawą efektownych dryblingów, czy zapierających dech w piersiach bramek – najwięksi piłkarze wszech czasów pozostawili niezatarty ślad w historii tego sportu, kształtując jednocześnie kulturę i historię tej gry.
W dzisiejszym tekście przedstawimy niezwykłe historie ikonicznych sportowców, analizując ich umiejętności, osiągnięcia i unikalne cechy. Warto poznać każdą z tych postaci bliżej, aby zrozumieć, dlaczego ich wpływ na historię piłki nożnej jest tak istotny.
Co więcej, zrozumienie ich wkładu w rozwój piłki nożnej może dostarczyć wielu cennych wskazówek dla tych, którzy marzą o profesjonalnej karierze piłkarskiej.
Oto najlepsi piłkarze w historii.
(Uwaga: To nie jest oficjalny ranking, a jedynie nasza osobista opinia. Zachęcamy do stworzenia własnego rankingu i porównania go z naszym)
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Co Definiuje Najlepszych Piłkarzy Wszech Czasów?
Bycie jednym z największych piłkarzy wszech czasów to coś znacznie więcej niż liczba tytułów Ligi Mistrzów UEFA czy rozegranych meczów na Mistrzostwach Świata.
Oczywiście, te osiągnięcia mają ogromne znaczenie i bezpośrednio wpływają na kariery wybitnych piłkarzy, ale jeśli chodzi o prawdziwy wpływ i poruszanie całego narodu, to zaledwie część tej historii.
Zawodnicy tacy jak Pelé, Lionel Messi i inni to postacie, które daleko wykraczają poza swoje tytuły i medale, a ich wysiłki sięgają daleko poza boisko. Ich zachowania i działania stanowią inspirację dla młodych pokoleń. Niebagatelne znaczenie ma także osobowość, która przyciąga ludzi i sprawia, że dany piłkarz staje się nie tylko zawodnikiem, ale także ambasadorem sportu.
Analizując kolejne nazwiska na tej liście, przyjrzymy się także innym cechom, które przyczyniły się do tego, że ci zawodnicy stali się prawdziwymi legendami.
Ranking Najlepszych Piłkarzy Wszech Czasów
Przyjrzyjmy się sylwetkom największych legend futbolu i ich wkładowi w rozwój tego sportu.
Ich zagrania, styl gry oraz ikoniczne bramki na zawsze zapisały się złotymi zgłoskami w historii piłki nożnej.
20. Gianluigi Buffon
| FIFA World Cup Footballer of the Year UEFA Best Player in Europe Goalkeeper of the Season Italian Champion | 1x 1x 1x 10x 10x |
Gianluigi Buffon to jeden z najwybitniejszych bramkarzy w historii i prawdziwy fenomen, który zainspirował całe pokolenia. Choć bramkarze często są pomijani przy przyznawaniu wszelkich indywidualnych nagród, to popularny ‘Gigi’ od zawsze pełnił nieocenioną rolę w strukturze zespołu.
Włoch ma za sobą imponującą karierę – zarówno w klubach, w których grał, jak i w reprezentacji narodowej, gdzie zaliczył legendarne obrony w dążeniu do zostania Mistrzem Świata.
Buffon jest jednym z nielicznych piłkarzy na świecie, którzy rozegrali ponad 1,100 meczów w karierze, a także rekordzistą pod względem liczby występów w Serie A.
W 2001 roku Juventus zapłacił za niego 52,9 miliona euro – to rekordowa kwota za bramkarza na tamte czasy, świadcząca o jego wyjątkowym w tamtym czasie potencjale. W ciągu pierwszych dwóch lat w klubie dwukrotnie zdobył mistrzostwo Serie A.
Buffon jest również rekordzistą pod względem liczby występów w reprezentacji Włoch. Zdobył nagrody takie jak FIFA World Player of the Year, a także jest jedynym bramkarzem w historii, który wygrał plebiscyt UEFA Club Footballer of the Year.
Jego obecność na tej liście jest w pełni zasłużona, a wpływ na kolejne pokolenia bramkarzy niepodważalny. Buffon zakończył karierę w 2023 roku, pozostając szanowaną postacią w świecie sportu.
19. Paolo Maldini
| Liga Mistrzów Italian Champion European Champion Clubs’ Cup FIFA Club World Cup UEFA Supercup | 3x 7x 2x 1x 4x |
Paolo Maldini is another Italian legend who helped shape football and create new ways of playing. The defender had skills and abilities to envy any opponent trying to reach his greatness.
He played on many teams during his senior career, but he is best known for his efforts in AC Milan, where he helped build one of the strongest defenses in Europe. Like Buffon, he managed to reach 1,000 games played during his career. They have a lot in common, as Maldini held the record for most appearances in Series A before Buffon broke it.
During this time, he conquered numerous awards, including UEFA Cup trophies, creating a collection that few footballers can compare. But these awards are just consequences of his hard work and constant evolution as a player.
One of the most remarkable things about Paolo that makes him different from most soccer players is that he spent all his 25 seasons as a professional player in the same team, AC Milan, while other players jump from one team to another quickly. During his 25 seasons on the team, he conquered 26 trophies, winning the Champions League five times, the Serie A seven times, the Supercoppa Italiana five times, and countless other competitions. If we were to list all his achievements, this would become an endless article.
One thing is for sure: Maldini is a legend who carved his name in the history of football as one of the best defenders in the world. It is the perfect example of how scoring hundreds of goals is not the only thing that matters to becoming one of the greatest players.
18. Garrincha
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Let’s go back in time and visit one of the most iconic players in Brazil’s history. Garrincha moved an entire generation of players and spectators with his fantastic control and dazzling dribbling.
What’s better than reaching the FIFA World Cup final twice? Winning both finals consecutively and becoming a martyr in the competition. That’s precisely what he did. Of course, this wasn’t just a result of his efforts, and the entire team was responsible for this achievement, but we can’t deny his participation was key to this success.
Garrincha was the first FIFA world player to win Golden Boots, Golden Ball, and the World Cup in the same year. These are just some of the achievements he managed to get during his extensive career, with years of contribution to the sport.
Along with Pelé, he was an unbeatable force, and so was the entire Brazilian team. Brazil’s national team never lost a single game when Garrincha and Pelé were together on the field, and this explains a lot when we think of World Cup history and the fame this team has conquered along the way. These are just a few of his contributions.
He might not have reached a Champions League final, but in Brazil, he was a force that would scare any opponent. His legacy is eternal, and it is one of the main reasons Brazil is such a powerful football team.
17. Luis Suárez
| Golden Boot Footballer of the Year Top Goalscorer FIFA Club World Cup Liga Mistrzów | 2x 3x 7x 1x 1x |
Suarez is one of the most famous names in modern football. He played for some of the world’s biggest clubs, including Barcelona, and was also a vital player of Uruguay’s national team.
Considering club and country, he has already scored over 500 goals during his career, an impressive mark only a few players in history have achieved. This becomes even more impressive when we consider the numerous awards he earned during this time.
He started his senior career at Nacional in 2005 and quickly became a phenomenal player, signing with big teams like Liverpool and Barcelona. During his time in Barcelona, he performed way above average and had some of the most impressive highlights of his career. He disputed the UEFA Champions League and many other important tournaments. His time on the team was definitely marked by outstanding achievements and great results.
However, his efforts are not restricted only to the club career. In Uruguay’s national team, he performed a key role in every World Cup game he played, with impressive strategies that would dazzle any opponent. Along with Lionel Messi, he was one of the best South American players in the competition, creating amazing plays and being one of the critical pieces for his team progressing through the games.
However, his international achievements go far beyond just the World Cup. In 2011, Suarez also helped the team win the Copa América, scoring goals and assisting in almost every game. He was named the MVP of the tournament shortly after thanks to his outstanding performance.
Suarez also became the team’s top goalscorer of all time during the 2013 Confederation Cup, in which he also scored numerous goals in a series of games. Sadly, Uruguay was eliminated during the semi-finals against Brazil.
16. Wayne Rooney
| Liga Mistrzów Player of the Year English Champion FIFA Club World Cup Footballer of the Year | 1x 4x 5x 1x 1x |
When talking about English football, Rooney is probably the first name that comes to people’s minds. He had a brilliant career and spent most of his football life at Manchester United.
Rooney scored 253 goals for the club and is well-regarded as one of the best players in the country’s history. And there’s a reason for that. He is one of the most complete strikers you can think of, with not only sharp shots and tricks but also a game vision and strategic thinking unlike any other player.
He debuted on England’s national team in 2003 when he was 17 years old. During the same year, he also became the youngest goalscorer in the team’s history. He was also elected England Player of the Year multiple times, in 2008, 2009, 2014, and 2015.
Rooney also participated in numerous editions of the FIFA World Cup, playing for England and developing a vital role in the team. In October 2013, he officially became the all-time top goalscorer in the team’s history, showing how skilled and consistent he was throughout the decades he played for England.
His achievements are endless, not only as a player but also as a coach. After retiring from the field, he collected awards and trophies, guiding English teams and continuing his legacy in the sports world.
15. Neymar Jr.
| Top Goal Scorer Liga Mistrzów Player of the Year FIFA Club World Cup French Champion | 4x 1x 1x 1x 5x |
Neymar is one of the most popular names in the football world, especially considering his influence on the younger generations. He is one of the biggest stars in Brazilian football and was said to be the new Pelé, with impressive results and numbers throughout his career.
Even though controversies surround his career and personal life, he still delivers an amazing performance in every club he played for, whether Santos, Barcelona, Paris Saint-German, or any other.
Even though he has passed through significant European football teams, his international matches are some of his best. He is a natural and can dribble, make sharp shots, understand and adapt to every game.
His appearances in national team games generated a lot of repercussions, whether positive or negative. Certainly, his efforts and display of abilities helped put Brazil on the international map again after frustrating years of trying to repeat the same glory from 2002 and other previous years. He is a very talented footballer that the entire world looks forward to.
14. Robert Lewandowski
| Golden Boot Best FIFA Men’s Player Footballer of the Year Top Goalscorer UEFA Best Player in Europe | 2x 2x 12x 20x 1x |
Another name on this list that we couldn’t forget is Lewandowski. The Polish footballer was one of the best strikers Europe has ever seen, with precise shots and outstanding game awareness.
His club and country careers are exceptional, and he accumulated impressive numbers throughout the years. He has already scored over 600 goals during his career, and when it comes to Bayern Munich, he is one of the best players in the club’s history, marking over 100 goals for the team.
He was the top scorer in the third and second divisions before he started playing for the big teams and conquering the world, making the crowds see how talented he is. In 2008, he played his final game in the second division of Polish football and moved to Lech Poznan, helping them win the 2009-10 Ekstraklasa.
Throughout the years, he also won two consecutive Bundesliga titles with BVB and the league’s top goalscorer award. After moving to Bayern Munich, he won the Bundesliga title in every one of the eight seasons he played for the team.
Lewandowski is also one of only two players to be the top goalscorer for club and country for three consecutive years. The other is Cristiano Ronaldo.
He also played in two FIFA World Cups and is regarded as one of the best players in Poland’s history. Currently, Robert plays for Barcelona at the top level despite being 36 years old and still aims to break a couple of goal-scoring records.
13. Kaká
| Ballon d’Or Footballer of the Year FIFA World Cup Player of the Year Liga Mistrzów | 1x 2x 1x 3x 1x |
Another Brazilian name that couldn’t be left off this list is Kaká. The attacking midfielder is considered one of the best players of all time and a key footballer in every team he played for.
His portfolio is extensive. Along with being one of the most successful players on Brazil’s national team, he also signed for some of the biggest clubs in the world, including Real Madrid, AC Milan, and others. He succeeded in his career in both clubs and the country.
Kaka is among only nine players to win the FIFA World Cup, the UEFA Champions League, and the Ballon d’Or award. During his time playing the sport, he collected numerous awards and trophies, including FIFA World Player of the Year, UEFA Club Footballer of the Year, UEFA Club Midfielder of the Year, and many others.
Due to his precise playstyle, he is regarded as one of the best players of all time. His pace was unbeatable, and his dribbling ability was out of this world. He helped redefine football and symbolized endless energy on the field.
Kaka debuted in Brazil’s national team back in 2002, and in the same year, they won the World Cup. and the FIFA World Team of the Year award. He also played in other editions of the competition alongside some of the most iconic players in the country’s history, like Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, and Adriano.
12. Karim Benzema
| Ballon d’Or Footballer of the Year Top Goalscorer Liga Mistrzów FIFA Club World Cup | 1x 4x 6x 5x 5x |
Benzema is another indispensable striker on this list. He is one of the most creative players out there and constantly finds new ways to surprise his opponents. The Frenchman is a symbol of constant evolution and adaptation to new ways of playing.
He became Real Madrid’s all-time second-top scorer and top assist provider. Additionally, during his time in the club, he collected 25 trophies, including four La Liga, three Copa del Rey, and five UEFA Champions League titles. No doubt that his passage through the Spanish team is the highlight of his career and the most famous one, but that’s far from everything he accomplished.
He also plays for France’s national team and has many accomplishments, accumulating over 400 goals in his career. With France, he conquered the European Championships and received numerous awards, though he didn’t participate in the 2018 FIFA World Cup because of a scandal involving a sex tape and extortion attempts from the player. He was later found guilty of complicity in attempted blackmail against his teammate Mathieu Valbuena.
Benzema currently plays for Al Ittihad, showing the same level of ability and energy from the past decade.
11. Carles Puyol
| Mistrzostwa Świata Liga Mistrzów Spanish Champion FIFA Club World Cup European Champion | 1x 3x 6x 2x 1x |
When thinking about unbeatable defense, Puyol is one of the first names that comes to mind. But he’s more than just a defender. The Spanish player is also a symbol of leadership and one of the most outstanding captains Barcelona has ever seen.
He played his entire career for the club, 593 matches, and was captain for a decade until his retirement in 2014.
During his phenomenal career, he conquered six La Liga titles and three Champions League trophies, being a symbol of unbeatable defense and a problem for any opponent trying to reach Barcelona’s goal.
Puyol also played for Spain’s national team, winning 100 caps for the country. He was also part of the 2010 FIFA World Cup roster, vital for Spain’s victory in the competition and bringing home the most important trophy in football.
Puyol is more than an average player. He symbolizes adaptation and impenetrable defense, creating strategies and commanding entire teams to glory.
10. Zlatan Ibrahimovic
| Footballer of the Year Top Goalscorer Italian Champion Player of the Year FIFA Club World Cup Winner | 15x 6x 5x 3x 1x |
The entire football world knows Ibrahimovic and his aggressive playstyle. He is undoubtedly one of the most talented players ever and an inspiration for energy and strategy.
Ibra has a unique playstyle, with acrobatics and volleys, that few players would have the courage to attempt. This outstanding playstyle and pack of abilities earned him 570 career goals and 34 trophies throughout the years. He is one of the most decorated players of all time and a total football inspiration for any generation.
Ibrahimovic already played in some of the main clubs in the world, including Inter Milan, AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, and many others, always making excellent performances and giving the spectators a breathtaking experience.
The player is always regarded as one of the most aggressive ones. One detail that might contribute to him being one of the scariest players is that he’s 1,95m tall. Not only that, but he is a taekwondo fighter with a black belt. Even though he might look like a brute player, his style is filled with finesse and smooth movements, being one of the best players of all time.
His career is also full of achievements, and during his stay in Paris Saint-Germain, he conquered numerous awards. He was responsible for leading the team to their first League 1 title in 19 years. He also won four consecutive League 1 titles in four years, becoming the club’s all-time top goalscorer at the time.
9. Ronaldinho
| Best FIFA Men’s Player Ballon d’Or FIFA World Cup Top Goalscorer UEFA Best Player in Europe | 2x 1x 1x 2x 1x |
The dribbling king deserves a spot on this list as well. Ronaldinho is a revolutionary player who has redefined numerous aspects of football. With one of the fastest and most creative playstyles ever seen, he conquered numerous trophies and awards, marking his name in the sports world forever.
He is also among the most awarded players in the world, winning FIFA Player of the Year awards and many others. He is the only player in the world who won a FIFA World Cup, a UEFA Champions League, a Confederations Cup, a Copa Libertadores, a Copa América, and a Ballon d’Or. These are just some of the achievements of his extensive career.
He made a significant impact on both European and Brazilian football, playing for some of the biggest clubs in the world. During this time, he developed a distinctive style of play, with his exceptional dribbling as the foundation. His mesmerizing skills left opponents in awe, turning each match into a spectacle for the fans.
8. Ronaldo
| Best FIFA Men’s Player FIFA World Cup Ballon d’Or Golden Boot Top Goalscorer | 3x 2x 2x 1x 6x |
Ronaldo is one of the most important players to join Brazil’s national team and a big part of the reason they had so many achievements back then.
He influenced an entire generation of footballers and is still analyzed by specialists, primarily due to his playstyle, which revolutionized how strikers play the game and behave on the field. This reflects directly on his career, which quickly skyrocketed and caught the attention of players and coaches from all over the world.
He started his career at the Brazilian club Cruzeiro, which he owns nowadays, and quickly became the greatest footballer of the time. Later on, he joined some of the main clubs in the world, like Barcelona, Real Madrid, and others.
When it comes to the World Cup, he is also one of the most famous and talented players in the competition’s history. At 20 years old, he received the FIFA World Player of the Year Award, being the youngest player to receive the award at the time. He is the youngest player to receive the Ballon d’Or award at 23 years old.
Ronaldo is the third-highest goalscorer of all time for Brazil’s national team, having been responsible for 62 goals in 98 matches. Whether for Real Madrid fans or Brazilian football lovers, his legacy will last forever.
7. Andrés Iniesta
| FIFA World Cup Liga Mistrzów UEFA Best Player in Europe Spanish Champion FIFA Club World Cup | 1x 4x 1x 9x 3x |
Iniesta is a phenomenal player and one of the greatest Europeans to ever compete in both national and international tournaments. The midfielder established himself as one of the best in his position, introducing new tactics and playing styles that revolutionized the world of football.
Most of his time was spent in Barcelona, where he became a phenomenon regarded by the whole world. Along with Xavi, he created one of the world’s best midfields and was responsible for some of the team’s strongest campaigns.
He conquered 35 trophies during his career, including La Liga, four UEFA Champions League titles, and many others. He is the most decorated Spanish player of all time, with a record yet to be beaten.
When it comes to his international career, he is also a star and one of the most successful players to ever step into Spain’s national team. He has a long story with the country and was one of the most important players in Spain’s 2010 World Cup victory. He scored the final goal in the final game against the Netherlands, and he was named Man of the Match.
After an admirable 22-year career in Barcelona, Iniesta left to look for new opportunities. He recently announced his retirement from the fields, leaving a legacy that will last forever among players and fans.
6. Xavi
| FIFA World Cup Liga Mistrzów European Champion FIFA Club World Cup Spanish Champion | 1x 4x 2x 2x 8x |
Moving from Iniesta to his main partner in football history, Xavi is another indispensable name on this list. The Spanish player was another important Barcelona player and a key strategic piece for the team’s efficiency on the field.
He is one of the few players with 1,000 appearances throughout his career, and he spent most of his time in Barcelona. With the team, he was responsible for earning multiple awards and gaining the world’s recognition as one of the best midfielders in history.
Xavi was named in the FIFA FIFPro World XI six times and was featured in the UEFA Team of the Year five times. However, one of his main achievements was being featured in the Ballon d’Or Dream Team, a list of the greatest of all time published by Football France. With Barcelona, he won eight La Liga titles and became one of the most successful players, spending almost his entire career in the club.
His international career is equally successful, and he played for Spain’s national team, winning numerous trophies, including the UEFA Euro 2008, UEFA Euro 2012, and the 2010 FIFA World Cup. After the World Cup, he officially announced his retirement from international football in 2014. In 2019, he started his management career and is currently coaching Barcelona.
5. Zinedine Zidane
| Best FIFA Men’s Player Ballon d’Or Footballer of the Year FIFA World Cup Liga Mistrzów | 3x 1x 3x 1x 1x |
Along with being one of the most successful coaches, he was also one of the best players in the world. The French midfielder was a vital piece of every team he played for. He is most regarded for his performance in Real Madrid, and during his time as a player, he was responsible for numerous titles and achievements.
He is regarded as one of the world’s most creative and precise playmakers, with movements conducted with elegance, control, and balance. This style of playing has earned him a series of awards, including FIFA Player of the Year and Ballon d’Or.
He started his career at Cannes and quickly rose to some of the world’s main clubs, playing for Juventus, Real Madrid, and others. He also has a collection of trophies that anyone would envy, including La Liga, Champions League, World Cup, and many others. He is one of the most complete athletes in the sports world, with an uncontrollable creativity that still impacts the entire world.
His club career isn’t the only successful one. He scored over 100 goals for France and became a national hero. In 1998, he received the Legion of Honour, one of the most prestigious titles a citizen in the country can have, showing how impactful his efforts are in the sports world.
4. Cristiano Ronaldo
| Ballon d’Or Golden Boot UEFA Best Player in Europe Top Goalscorer Footballer of the Year | 5x 4x 4x 20x 13x |
Cristiano Ronaldo is the type of player who dismisses further presentations. The entire world is aware of his capabilities as a footballer, revolutionizing every aspect of the sport and creating a career that will never be forgotten.
He is one of the most awarded players in the world. He has conquered everything a player could want, dominating the football pitch and becoming a martyr, whether in European clubs or anywhere else. All of that makes him known as one of the best players in the world, winning five Ballon d’Or throughout his career.
During his time in the sport, he won 33 trophies, including five UEFA Champions League titles and the UEFA National League. He also holds the record for most appearances, goals, and assists in the Champions League.
If you want more numbers, he also appeared in over 1,200 official matches and scored over 900 goals during his senior career, an impressive number that almost no athlete has ever achieved. He is the top goalscorer of all time, and it will surely take some time before someone gets close to it.
CR7 played for some of the world’s most prestigious clubs, including Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and many others. He is currently a player for Al Nassr, where he continues to deliver amazing results.
Along with his club career, he also built a solid reputation in Portugal’s national team, being the history’s most-capped male player. He scored 130 goals in international matches, being the world’s all-time top male goalscorer. He is an outstanding player and one of the most influential personalities in the sports world.
3. Lionel Messi
| Ballon d’Or Golden Boot FIFA Best Man’s Player Top Goalscorer Player of the Year | 8x 6x 4x 23x 9x |
Another giant of the 2010s who deserves a spot in the top 3 is Lionel Messi. Holding the record for most Ballon d’Or awards is just one of the characteristics of his successful and breathtaking career.
The Argentinian player has already passed through some of the leading clubs in the world, but he is most regarded for his achievements in Barcelona. Along with the Ballon d’Or awards, he also received six European Golden Shoes and eight World’s Best Player awards. Messi has a total of 44 awards throughout his career, making him the most decorated player of all time.
But beyond prizes, he is also an icon, mixing precise ball control with creative plays and excellent dribbling. He holds the record for most goals for a single club, with 672 for Barcelona. He also holds the record for most hat tricks, goals, and assists in La Liga.
This success also reflects his international career. In Argentina, he broke the record for the most goals scored for the team and is also the most-capped player in the team’s history. Lionel also won the 2022 FIFA World Cup and was a vital piece of the team’s victory in the world’s most important sports competition.
2. Diego Maradona
| Top Goalscorer Footballer of the Year FIFA World Cup Italian Champion UEFA Cup Winner | 5x 4x 1x 2x 1x |
Diego Maradona is often referred to as the GOAT and is Argentina’s most famous football player of all time. Even though younger generations might say Messi is more famous, Maradona definitely has a bigger influence on the sports world and was an important player in making football what it is today.
He was one of the two winners of the FIFA Player of the 20th Century award along with Pelé, being recognized and admired by the entire world. But this is just the beginning of his brilliant career.
One of his most significant characteristics was the free-kick precision. He was a specialist in the technique and had precise and sharp shots even from long distances.
His club career is extensive, and he passed through some of the main clubs in Europe and South America, including Barcelona, Boca Juniors, and many others. However, the biggest highlight was definitely Napoli. Maradona led the team to the Series A and won the competition’s title twice. Sadly, his career at the club ended after he was caught taking cocaine.
However, his career in Argentina has also been praised with awards and achievements. He played in four FIFA World Cups and won the 1986 tournament in Mexico.
This was a very interesting edition of the competition, and the final game against England was even crazier. Maradona scored two goals, and one of them was a handling foul, or “Hand of God,” that somehow wasn’t penalized. This goal was later voted the “Goal of the Century” by FIFA.
1. Pelé
| FIFA World Cup Brazilian Champion Top Goalscorer Copa Libertadores Intercontinental Cup | 3x 6x 6x 2x 2x |
Most people were already expecting this result, and the top spot among the best football players of all time couldn’t go to anyone other than Pelé. The Brazilian legend changed the entire scenario and revolutionized how we see football.
In 1999, he was named Athlete of the Century by the International Olympic Committee and was included in the list of the top 100 most important people of the 20th century. He was also named Player of the Century by the International Federation of Football History and Statistics, along with the title of FIFA Player of the Century.
Pelé’s legendary performance is unlike any other, so people from all over the world still regard him as the best. Throughout his entire career, he scored over 1,270 goals in 1,363 games.
When it comes to his story with Brazil’s national team, he held the record as the team’s top goalscorer for over half a century and is Santos’s all-time top goalscorer, with 643 goals in 659 games. Pelé is also the only player in the world to win three FIFA World Cups and the youngest one to win the competition, with his first title at only 17 years old.
His legacy is undeniable and will last for centuries to come. A brilliant career created through hard work and unstoppable determination.
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