1. Lev Yashin | Dynamo Moscow and Soviet Union
Yashin is considered the greatest goalkeeper of all time. He was nicknamed the 'Black Spider' as he was so agile in goal. Yashin made over 150 penalty saves in his incredible career, also claiming 270 clean-sheets. He has also scored once for Dynamo Moscow.
Yashin is considered the greatest goalkeeper of all time. He was nicknamed the 'Black Spider' as he was so agile in goal. Yashin made over 150 penalty saves in his incredible career, also claiming 270 clean-sheets. He has also scored once for Dynamo Moscow.
2. Alfredo Di Stefano | River Plate, Millonarios, Real Madrid etc.
Di Stefano was one of the most versatile forwards ever. He sometimes slipped into a midfield role adding depth to Real Madrid when he was at the club.
Di Stefano's stint at Madrid coincided with the greatest period in their history as they went on to win many European titles, as Di Stefano pulled the strings and finished moves. 513 career goals is not a bad tally for a versatile forward.
Di Stefano was one of the most versatile forwards ever. He sometimes slipped into a midfield role adding depth to Real Madrid when he was at the club.
Di Stefano's stint at Madrid coincided with the greatest period in their history as they went on to win many European titles, as Di Stefano pulled the strings and finished moves. 513 career goals is not a bad tally for a versatile forward.
3. Gerd Muller | 1861 Nordlingen, Bayern Munich, FLS and West Germany
The greatest international goalscorer of all time, Muller averaged more than a goal per game for the Germans. His club career was nothing short of spectacular too, as he shined at Bayern. Muller ended his illustrious career with 723 goals, a tally many strikers can only dream of.
4. Bobby Moore | West Ham, Fulham and England
Moore was arguably one of the greatest defenders ever and Pele described him as the hardest defender to get past. Moore captained England to a rare World Cup triumph in 1966 and he also earned legendary status at West Ham, scoring 24 goals there. He was the European Footballer of the Year runner-up in 1970.
5. Eusebio | Sporting De Lourenco Marques, Benfica, Portugal etc.
Eusebio was the most lethal club striker of all time. He averaged more than a goal per game for many seasons at Benfica as he paved his way to legendary status. He won the Footballer of the Year award in 1965 and with 626 career goals Eusebio was the best player Portugal ever produced.
6. Franz Beckenbauer | Bayern Munich, New York Cosmos and West Germany
Beckenbauer was one of the most inspirational footballers ever. He led by example and could manage and play at the same time. He had a good goalscoring record for a defender and secured 22 trophies in his career. He won the Ballon d'Or twice in his great career.
7. Zinedine Zidane | Cannes, Bordeaux, Juventus, Real Madrid and France
Hailed as one of the greatest midfielders ever, Zidane's dribbling and passing were better than any other footballer of his time. He may not have been the most prolific goalscorer but he was innovative in his style of play and he had a magical presence on the pitch.
He led France, Real Madrid and Juventus to many trophies and his goal in the 2002 Champions League final against Bayer Leverkusen was one of the best ever. A three-time winner of the Ballon d'Or and a three-time runner-up for the award, Zidane is one of the greatest players of all time.
8. Johan Cruyff | Ajax, Barcelona, Netherlands etc.
Cruyff was one of the greatest and smartest players to grace the game. His tactical mindset made him a step above his opponents and he was very versatile, too. The creator of Total Football, Cruyff was a fairly prolific goalscorer and scored many high-quality goals.
He transformed Barcelona helping them become the team they are today and he also won 24 trophies as a player. A three-time winner of the Ballon d'Or, and with 401 goals to his name from midfield, Cruyff was better than most footballers.
9. Diego Maradona | Argentinos Juniors, Boca Juniors, Barcelona, Napoli, Argentina etc.
Maradona is hailed by many as the greatest ever but finishes as runners up in this list. His personal life had its flaws but on the pitch he could do things one can only dream of.
As an attacking midfielder, Maradona scored quite a few, also leading Argentina to World Cup glory in 1986. The number 10 was retired by Napoli for Maradona's incredible contribution to their development.
Maradona also scored arguably the greatest goal of all time, when he dribbled past almost all the England players before scoring a sublime goal in the 1986 World Cup finals.
Maradona is hailed by many as the greatest ever but finishes as runners up in this list. His personal life had its flaws but on the pitch he could do things one can only dream of.
As an attacking midfielder, Maradona scored quite a few, also leading Argentina to World Cup glory in 1986. The number 10 was retired by Napoli for Maradona's incredible contribution to their development.
Maradona also scored arguably the greatest goal of all time, when he dribbled past almost all the England players before scoring a sublime goal in the 1986 World Cup finals.
10. Pele | Santos, New York Cosmos and Brazil
Many say he wasn't tested in a tougher league but even if he were to be in a tougher league he'd have excelled as much as he did in Brazil.
Sometimes an attacking midfielder and other times a forward, Pele was the greatest goalscorer ever and I doubt anyone will score as many goals as he did.
He led Brazil to three World Cup triumphs and is also their all-time top scorer. With 1229 career goals, will there ever be a player who could score as many goals as Pele? Very doubtful.
He won trophies, he scored important goals and he never caused any major controversy. It's safe to say that Pele was the greatest ever player to grace the game.
Many say he wasn't tested in a tougher league but even if he were to be in a tougher league he'd have excelled as much as he did in Brazil.
Sometimes an attacking midfielder and other times a forward, Pele was the greatest goalscorer ever and I doubt anyone will score as many goals as he did.
He led Brazil to three World Cup triumphs and is also their all-time top scorer. With 1229 career goals, will there ever be a player who could score as many goals as Pele? Very doubtful.
He won trophies, he scored important goals and he never caused any major controversy. It's safe to say that Pele was the greatest ever player to grace the game.
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