The top 100 football players in history have been identified

Sports11:30, 09-02-2026

The Athletic publication has announced the list of the top 100 football players in history. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

This list has sparked widespread discussions on social media. Euro-football.ru reported on this.

The top ten of the list is composed as follows: Lionel Messi is in first place, Diego Maradona in second, and Pele in third. Following them are Johan Cruyff, Cristiano Ronaldo, Alfredo di Stefano, Franz Beckenbauer, Zinedine Zidane, Ferenc Puskás, and Michel Platini.

Various opinions have been expressed regarding the impartiality of this ranking. Some football fans have criticized why Pele, a three-time world champion, is placed third.

Heated debates about the list are also ongoing on the Reddit platform. Additionally, among goalkeepers, the legendary player Lev Yashin is ranked 18th.

This situation has also caused discussions among some fans. Overall, determining the best players in football history has always been a difficult and controversial issue.

Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona, Pele, Johan Cruyff, Cristiano Ronaldo

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