Messi was named the greatest footballer in history

The list of the 100 strongest football players in history compiled by The Athletic publication is causing widespread discussion on social media. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

According to euro-football.ru, the top ten of this ranking is as follows: Lionel Messi took first place, followed by Diego Maradona and Pele.

The next positions are occupied by Johan Cruyff, Cristiano Ronaldo, Alfredo di Stefano, Franz Beckenbauer, Zinedine Zidane, Ferenc Puskás, and Michel Platini. It is noted that maintaining objectivity in compiling this list is difficult.

Various football fans have expressed their opinions on this matter, with particularly heated debates occurring on the Reddit platform. Some fans consider it unfair that Pele, a three-time world champion, is placed third.

Additionally, the legendary goalkeeper Lev Yashin also found his place in the ranking. He took the 18th position, which has also attracted attention among football enthusiasts.

This list provides an opportunity to appreciate the brightest figures in football history and to remember their place.