Football is the most popular sport in the world. It has a huge following, and clubs can offer anything from match tickets to branded clothes for sale. Footballers are the stars of the game, earning millions of pounds every year. They are not only part of our world’s culture, but they also represent it on an international level. Here is a list of what we believe to be the most influential footballers of all time.
Who are the most influential footballers of all time?
Ronaldo
We start this list with Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo is one of the most important players on the planet, if not the most important. At Real Madrid, he is the top-scorer for the last eight seasons, and one of the top-scorers for his country. In recent years, Ronaldo has been at the forefront of the transfer of sponsors, netting several lucrative deals with the likes of Adidas, Gillette, and Puma. Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo is known as the best soccer player on the planet. He played for his home club, Sporting Lisbon, and won many prestigious trophies with the club. At the age of 20, Ronaldo left Sporting Lisbon for Manchester United, and in 2008 he became the first Portuguese player to win the Ballon d’Or award. Ronaldo is the highest goal scorer for the European club, having hit a record 167 goals in just 292 games.
Ronaldinho
He was not just one of the most exciting players in the world, but he was also a huge influence. His style of play, his passion, his personality, and his strong personality make him a great ambassador for the game. His mixture of attacking play and being a part of the team made him very popular. He made football an action-packed sport, instead of a boring game. He was the first player to transcend both the Brazilian and European sides. He has held the record for the greatest number of assists in La Liga history and was named by many as the best dribbler of all time.
Messi
Lionel Messi is known as the most complete footballer of all time. The 5’7″ Argentinean has won the Golden Ball, Golden Boot, European Golden Boot, and the European Golden Shoe. He is one of the most well-known and beloved footballers in the world. He is known for his creativity, ability to dribble and change directions, dribbling off both feet, and his goal-scoring record. Messi has won the La Liga, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, Copa America, and World Cup. At only 30, Messi is still as good as ever, and he will likely be playing football for many more years to come.
Beckham
David Beckham won the most prestigious trophies in the world of football with Manchester United. As well as that, Beckham was a part of the team that created the football art and won multiple championships. Beckham has recorded numerous singles, including ‘In The Air Tonight’, and ‘Free Me’.
Zidane
Real Madrid’s World Cup-winning captain has had a lasting impact on the game. He is considered one of the greatest footballers to have ever played the game. However, he is not just a footballer. He is also an astute businessman and businessman. His signing for Real Madrid in 1996 was a ground-breaking moment in the game. His incredible skill, which earned him the Ballon d’Or, made him the first-ever French footballer to play for Real Madrid. After a string of other successes, Zidane was handed the captaincy of the side. He is regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Pele
Pele has a high price tag to match his popularity. He won the Best FIFA Men’s Player award four times (1975, 1977, 1979, 1982) and was nominated four other times, making him one of the most honored footballers of all time. Pele started his career at Santos, where he was a part of their historic 3-1 win over Leeds United in the 1967 Copa Libertadores. The following year, he moved to France to play for Paris Saint-Germain and was awarded the FIFA World Player of the Year. In 1970, Pele joined New York Cosmos. The Cosmos became the first American team to win the Concacaf Champions League and played football in front of record crowds. At the peak of his career, he was a vocal supporter of globalization and often spoke out against racism in football.
Maradona
Maradona is the greatest football player of all time. He is considered by many as the greatest player ever and often compared to other great players like Pele and Lionel Messi. Maradona was a serial winner with Argentina, where he led his national team to victory at the World Cup. He was a famous dribbler and an incredible goal scorer who scored both for Argentina and Napoli. He also won two Ballons d’Or in 1984 and 1990 and was a key figure in the Argentina team that won the 1986 World Cup. Maradona has now become an ambassador for Nike.
Conclusion
These are the top 10 footballers of all time. Football is a popular sport, but it is also a very technical one. There are many good players on the pitch, but very few are the difference between winning and losing. Some players have exceptional skills, and the best can contribute in many ways.
