All-Time Top 25 Football Players

All-Time Top 25 Football Players

Football, or soccer, is the most popular sport in the world, with millions of players and fans worldwide. Over the years, many great players have graced the football pitch with their skills and talents, leaving a lasting impact on the game. Here, we present a list of the all-time top 100 football players with details and Years.

The list includes players from all eras, including current players who have already achieved legendary status in the game. The players are ranked based on their achievements, skills, and impact on the game.

Table of All-Time Top 25 Football Players

Rank	Name	Nationality	Position	Years Active
1	Pelé	Brazil	Forward	1956-1977
2	Lionel Messi	Argentina	Forward	2003-present
3	Diego Maradona	Argentina	Forward	1976-1997
4	Cristiano Ronaldo	Portugal	Forward	2002-present
5	Johan Cruyff	Netherlands	Forward/Mid	1964-1984
6	Zinedine Zidane	France	Midfielder	1989-2006
7	Franz Beckenbauer	Germany	Defender/Mid	1964-1983
8	Michel Platini	France	Midfielder	1972-1987
9	Ronaldo	Brazil	Forward	1993-2011
10	Alfredo Di Stefano	Argentina	Forward/Mid	1945-1966
11	Ferenc Puskás	Hungary	Forward	1943-1966
12	George Best	Northern Ireland	Forward	1963-1984
13	Lev Yashin	Russia	Goalkeeper	1949-1970
14	Paolo Maldini	Italy	Defender	1984-2009
15	Eusébio	Portugal	Forward	1957-1979
16	Garrincha	Brazil	Forward	1953-1972
17	Ruud Gullit	Netherlands	Forward/Mid	1979-1998
18	Ronaldinho	Brazil	Forward/Mid	1998-2015
19	Lothar Matthäus	Germany	Midfielder	1979-2000
20	Roberto Baggio	Italy	Forward/Mid	1982-2004
21	Romário	Brazil	Forward	1985-2009
22	Marco van Basten	Netherlands	Forward	1981-1995
23	Gerd Müller	Germany	Forward	1964-1981
24	Bobby Charlton	England	Midfielder	1956-1976
25	Thierry Henry	France	Forward	1994-2014