Clarence Seedorf is undoubtedly one of the finest midfielders of his generation. Making his name as a youngster at Ajax, the Dutchman briefly switched to Serie A with Sampdoria before a move to the Bernabeu and the might of Real …
Mario Kempes will forever be associated with Argentina’s 1978 World Cup triumph. He indisputably played a pivotal role in guiding his country to football’s most prestigious international prize and has since become synonymous with their inaugural World Cup crown. Yet …
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As the lights went down in the Théâtre du Châtelet, a figure which we have seen so many times over the years stood trophy in hand, awkwardly contemplating the scenery. For a man who captured everyone’s attention when he was …
David Beckham is a name synonymous with football. An icon across the World, even those who have never deigned to watch a minute of football will know of the man. Part of the famed Man United class of ‘92, the …
When the greatest player in history signs for a league that’s 7 years younger than the player in question, the world is understandably going to sit up and take notice. Founded in 1993, the MLS and Inter Miami made the …
It’s fair to say that in the annals of football history, goalkeepers often get forgotten. How many clubs can you think of where their most celebrated player plied his trade between the sticks? Even at Stoke, a side with far …
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Adriano Leite Ribeiro, known simply as Adriano, is something of a special case in the hall of Brazilian footballing greats. He is much more of a ‘what-if’ than a legend, but unlike other ‘what-if’ players, he had all the talent …
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With Real Madrid’s rich and successful history, there are many strikers that, while appreciated during their playing time, have flown somewhat under the radar since then. Morientes was one such name. A clinical finisher with a powerful strike and a …
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Winning league titles in three different countries (and a Champions League to boot), Claude Makélélé is widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive midfielders of all time. Selected once for the FIFPRO Men’s World 11 whilst playing for Chelsea. …
Five-hundred and forty-six appearances. Thirty-eight goals, and one-hundred and three assists – as a left back. Fifteen years at one club, and he’s played for a couple more. Brazilian Marcelo Vieira da Silva Júnior – known simply as Marcelo – …
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