The Fifa World Cup consistently serves as the ultimate platform for the world’s most gifted individuals to showcase their brilliance. With this year’s tournament reaching its pinnacle, it is only fitting that we honor those players who have etched their names into the annals of history. No further ado, here are the best World Cup players of all time!
As 2021 draws to a close, the Fifa World Cup is reaching its most exciting phase, prompting a reflection on the standout players who have led their teams to victory throughout history. Tea Sport Live acknowledges the heroes who have showcased skill, talent, and leadership on the world stage, paving the way for their teams to claim the coveted title. Now, we present the list of the greatest World Cup players of all time.
Ranker has compiled a list of the top 50 footballers of all time, with an impressive 3.5 million votes contributing to the rankings.
50 greatest footballers from FIFA World Cup
Let’s take a closer look at the results:
50. Hristo Stoichkov
49. Dennis Bergkamp
48. Alessandro Del Piero
47. Cafu
46. Andrea Pirlo
45. Philipp Lahm
44. Eric Cantona
43. Ryan Giggs
42. Oliver Kahn
41. Toni Kroos
40. Frank Lampard
39. Paolo Maldini
38. Bobby Charlton
37. Sergio Ramos
36. Romario
35. Samuel Eto’o
34. Sergio Aguero
33. Raul
32. Roberto Carlos
31. Steven Gerrard
30. Roberto Baggio
29. Franz Beckenbauer
28. Luis Suarez
27. Manuel Neuer
26. Luis Figo
25. Didier Drogba
24. Iker Casillas
23. Wayne Rooney
22. Thierry Henry
21. Zlatan Ibrahimovic
20. Carles Puyol
19. David Beckham
18. Francesco Totti
17. George Best
16. Lev Yashin
15. Xavi
14. Peter Schmeichel
13. Pele
12. Neymar
11. Gianluigi Buffon
Now, let’s break up to top 10 FIFA World Cup players of all time:
10. Johan Cruyff
9. Andres Iniesta
8. Gerd Muller
7. Luka Modric
6. Ronaldinho
5. Cristiano Ronaldo
4. Zinedine Zidane
3. Ronaldo
2. Lionel Messi
1. Diego Maradona
Maradona’s legacy as the greatest World Cup player of all time is undeniable. His remarkable performance in the 1986 World Cup finals in Mexico, where he led Argentina to victory, will forever be etched in football history.
Additionally, he achieved great success with Napoli, securing two Serie A titles in 1987 and 1990. In a mere four minutes during a World Cup quarter-final match, Maradona showcased both his controversial and extraordinary talent. His infamous ‘Hand of God’ goal, where he punched the ball past England’s goalkeeper, was swiftly followed by what is widely regarded as the greatest goal in World Cup history. French newspaper L’Equipe aptly described him as a ‘half-devil, half-angel’, capturing the enigmatic nature of his persona.
That’s all for best World Cup players of all time. What do you think about this list? Do you think any player should also has his name in top 50? If so, don’t hesitate to tell us in the comment section below!
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