Football Players
11. Andrea Pirlo
Position : Midfielder
Country : Italy
Even after being around for years, Pirlo still has his golden touch. A playaker like Xavi, Pirlo has been known to make changes within seconds to the game. This uniquie feature has made him instrumental in winning his side AC Milan with Serie A titles and UEFA Champions League titles. Having proved his mettle Pirlo proved his worth again by moving to Juventus and winning the trophy again. Through his exquisite passing abilities, he lifted the World Cup in 2006 for Italy, and were runners up in Euro 2012. Thus Pirlo still maintains his tag as the "Best in the Business".
Country : Italy
Even after being around for years, Pirlo still has his golden touch. A playaker like Xavi, Pirlo has been known to make changes within seconds to the game. This uniquie feature has made him instrumental in winning his side AC Milan with Serie A titles and UEFA Champions League titles. Having proved his mettle Pirlo proved his worth again by moving to Juventus and winning the trophy again. Through his exquisite passing abilities, he lifted the World Cup in 2006 for Italy, and were runners up in Euro 2012. Thus Pirlo still maintains his tag as the "Best in the Business".
12. Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Position : Forward
Country : Sweden
The phenomenal and leading his country from the front, Ibra has been-there-done-that player. Playing in Europe for giants like Ajax, Juventus, Inter, Barcelona, AC Milan and now currently in PSG. His overhead kick goal is said to be the best goal scored by any player in the history of the game. Ibra has also been at the forefront for his country as well.
Country : Sweden
The phenomenal and leading his country from the front, Ibra has been-there-done-that player. Playing in Europe for giants like Ajax, Juventus, Inter, Barcelona, AC Milan and now currently in PSG. His overhead kick goal is said to be the best goal scored by any player in the history of the game. Ibra has also been at the forefront for his country as well.
13. Xavi
Position : Midfielder
Country : Spain
Spain's remarkably talented attackers, he is the brains behind the operation. A natural player, he is widly considered the greatest playmaker as he guided F.C. Barcelona to four league titles and two Champions League titles and led his native Spain to the 2008 European Championship. He is also dubbed as the Pep Guardiola as he became the central organizer of his team. No doubt a true genius!
Country : Spain
Spain's remarkably talented attackers, he is the brains behind the operation. A natural player, he is widly considered the greatest playmaker as he guided F.C. Barcelona to four league titles and two Champions League titles and led his native Spain to the 2008 European Championship. He is also dubbed as the Pep Guardiola as he became the central organizer of his team. No doubt a true genius!
14. Andres Iniesta
Position : Midfielder
Country : Spain
Andres Iniesta's rise to the top of the soccer world is a true testament to his extraordinary talent. A talented player and playing beside his Barcelona teammate and fellow Spaniard, Xavi; this player has lived upto the expectations. Iniesta's combination of poise, creativity and versatility on the pitch make him the most dynamic midfielders. Many idolize him to be the world's great playing in the Barcelona squad.
Country : Spain
Andres Iniesta's rise to the top of the soccer world is a true testament to his extraordinary talent. A talented player and playing beside his Barcelona teammate and fellow Spaniard, Xavi; this player has lived upto the expectations. Iniesta's combination of poise, creativity and versatility on the pitch make him the most dynamic midfielders. Many idolize him to be the world's great playing in the Barcelona squad.
15. Lionel Messi
Position : Forward
Country : Argentina
He hails from Argentina and is dubbed as the New Maradona. A brilliant and a gifted player, he has become a sensation in the new form of the game as he has scored for his club and country leading them to various championships. A natural star, he set the record for scoring most no. of goals in the calendar year 2012 and was eventually named "Fifa Player of the Year", a record fourth time. He plays for Barcelona as of now.
Country : Argentina
He hails from Argentina and is dubbed as the New Maradona. A brilliant and a gifted player, he has become a sensation in the new form of the game as he has scored for his club and country leading them to various championships. A natural star, he set the record for scoring most no. of goals in the calendar year 2012 and was eventually named "Fifa Player of the Year", a record fourth time. He plays for Barcelona as of now.
16. Cristiano Ronaldo
Position : Forward
Country : Portugal
Coming from a modest background, he grew up quickly as he played in the big leagues. From Sporting Lisbon to Manchester United, for this transition he was offered a whopping ?12 million at his age. Leading his club to various titles, he later moved to Real Madrid and has been a powerful for their team ever since. Real Madrid paid a record $131 million for his services. He has won many accolades for his club and personal titles ranging from "Golden Boot" to the "Fifa Player of the Year".
Country : Portugal
Coming from a modest background, he grew up quickly as he played in the big leagues. From Sporting Lisbon to Manchester United, for this transition he was offered a whopping ?12 million at his age. Leading his club to various titles, he later moved to Real Madrid and has been a powerful for their team ever since. Real Madrid paid a record $131 million for his services. He has won many accolades for his club and personal titles ranging from "Golden Boot" to the "Fifa Player of the Year".
17. Mesut Ozil
Position : Midfielder
Country : Germany
A stylish left-footed player, he brings grace to the game and can penetrate through any defense. His control on the ball is excellent, has great vision for goal. Having started his footballing career early, he quickly made his way to the German national squad and displayed his true class in the World Cup 2010 where Germany came third. He now plays for Real Madrid along with the likes of C. Ronaldo, Casillas, Xabi Alonso.
Country : Germany
A stylish left-footed player, he brings grace to the game and can penetrate through any defense. His control on the ball is excellent, has great vision for goal. Having started his footballing career early, he quickly made his way to the German national squad and displayed his true class in the World Cup 2010 where Germany came third. He now plays for Real Madrid along with the likes of C. Ronaldo, Casillas, Xabi Alonso.
18. David Silva
Position : Midfielder/forward
Country : Spain
A gifted player of the game, he is one of the Spain's Treble winning team. Nicknamed "the Merlin" he is a great a conventional winger, an expert dribbler and has a creative eye for goal. He has won a Copa del Ray with Valencia and now plays for Manchester City with Kun Aguero.
Country : Spain
A gifted player of the game, he is one of the Spain's Treble winning team. Nicknamed "the Merlin" he is a great a conventional winger, an expert dribbler and has a creative eye for goal. He has won a Copa del Ray with Valencia and now plays for Manchester City with Kun Aguero.
19. Bastian Schweinsteiger
Position : Midfielder
Country : Germany
A more visible part of both his club Bayern Munich and his country Germany, he is best known for his long range efforts and his customary white boots and wrist bands. A mid-fielder who operates from the wing, Bastian moved up rapidly making his way to the Bayern team by winning six league titles, five German cups, and now a UEFA Champions League title (2012-13 season) which eluded him for years. He plays a pivotal role for both country and club.
Country : Germany
A more visible part of both his club Bayern Munich and his country Germany, he is best known for his long range efforts and his customary white boots and wrist bands. A mid-fielder who operates from the wing, Bastian moved up rapidly making his way to the Bayern team by winning six league titles, five German cups, and now a UEFA Champions League title (2012-13 season) which eluded him for years. He plays a pivotal role for both country and club.
20. Gianluigi Buffon
Position : Goalkeeper
Country : Italy
Widely considered one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, he is one live character both on & off the field. Known for his high quality saves, Buffon has won it all. Pele described him as among the 125 greatest football players of all time. Winning the "Yashin Award" in 2006 where Italy won the World Cup 2006, he was "FIFA's Most Valuable Player". He has also won "Best Goalkeepr in Serie A on multiple occasions. A true Juventus player he stayed with them even after the match fixing allegations as the team was downgraded to Italian Serie B. He was once the costliest goalkeeper in the history of the beautiful game. Gigi Buffon now captains his country as well his club.
Country : Italy
Widely considered one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, he is one live character both on & off the field. Known for his high quality saves, Buffon has won it all. Pele described him as among the 125 greatest football players of all time. Winning the "Yashin Award" in 2006 where Italy won the World Cup 2006, he was "FIFA's Most Valuable Player". He has also won "Best Goalkeepr in Serie A on multiple occasions. A true Juventus player he stayed with them even after the match fixing allegations as the team was downgraded to Italian Serie B. He was once the costliest goalkeeper in the history of the beautiful game. Gigi Buffon now captains his country as well his club.
