King Tendulkar Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 So many quality players left out Rivelino, Gerd Muller, Puskas, Eusebio, Charlton, Moore, Best, N Santos, Zico, Socrates, Cafu, Carlos, Kempes, Rossi, Desailly, Van Basten, Rijkaard, Brehme, Hugo Sanchez, Zidanne, Baggio, Inestia, Xavi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tendulkar Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 Gerd Muller has 68 goals in 62 appearances for Germany :hatsoff: Scored 10 goals in 1 world cup, scored 4 in the 2nd which Germany won. 14 goals in 2 world cups :hatsoff: But I have seen and like fat Ronaldo better, had he not been injured for 3 years he would have scored even more in 2002. Xavi, Iniesta in their prime made Spain and Barca unbeatable :hatsoff: But tiki taka is a bit boring, so I have them on the bench ready to come on if change of style is needed. muller was unbelivable striker, pure goal machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBee Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Neymar>Ronaldo>Messi :beee: Messi is a ****ing whinger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi B Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Buffon Cafu , Baresi, Beckenbauer, Carlos Matthaus, Cryuff Messi, Maradona, Garrinch Pele Is it the best world cup x1?or the general best? I'd replace mathaus with iniesta,garrincha with zidane.surely eusobio and fat Ronaldo deserves a mention.I'd also replace buffon with Kahn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi B Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Big LOL at all people excluding Cristiano. Guy has led teams to 2 champions leagues, big time scorer and unlike many other legends (fat ron, ronaldinho etc) has maintained a high level for a long time. Physically the goat, a very exciting player. I think many people just dislike/hate him for things not even related to football :headshake: Haters gonna hate. C Ron is the GOAT. What consistency this champions league, 17 goals, record. :hatsoff: No he is not a GOAT and this is coming from a mufc supporter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vvvslaxman Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I haven't seen many players of yesteryear. Okay there are few obvious cases like Pele, Beckenbaur. How about Maldini as defender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooda Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Is it the best world cup x1?or the general best? I'd replace mathaus with iniesta,garrincha with zidane.surely eusobio and fat Ronaldo deserves a mention.I'd also replace buffon with Kahn General best- dont think Messi would get in a World Cup XI... Matheuas there as a 'holding midfielder' of sorts, otherwise the team dosent have one. yeah Zidane in for Garrincha is probably right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akshayxyz Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 IMO, while one can argue over Pele or Maradona (and maybe eventually, messi) as being the best attacking footballer ever, one thing is for certain IMO: in terms of a purely goal-scoring and striking capability, there is no one comparable to the El Phenomeno, the one and only, original Ronaldo. He had it all. Explosive speed, crazy good footwork to practically out-dribble anyone and most 2-man markings, excellent header and above all, the best allround shot in soccer. A cannon from outside, as well as high angle finesse like no one else from close range. And even though people remember his fat 2006 version the most, Ronaldo from 95 to 2001 or so was a beast- he was so bloody strong and muscular ( due to his squat frame) that he would simply run through defenders and even pulling like hell on his shirt while he is running doesnt seem to faze him one bit. And to pair him, IMO, is none other than Romario- probably one of the best underrated strikers ever,simply because he was not an amazing dribbler or a cannon shot. But he was the Miroslav Klose with better finish & control: the perfect opportunistic scorer due to his extreme foot speed and foot skill at close range. This Ronaldo :hmmm: Yes. He has to be first pick as striker. Regarded as best ever footballer (not just striker!) by many experts. Here is what Zidane has to say on - who is the greatest in his opinion. (not like, what do you think of Ronaldo) [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tea20qaiYl4[/ame] A short documentary on 'El Fenomeno'. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mplvvNVG-sQ]Football's Greatest - Ronaldo - YouTube[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akshayxyz Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 This will give you some idea about his speed, skills, accuracy and goal conversions from variety of situations/positions. [ame]www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8bZhNBQktQ[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin 3:!6 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Zidnae is the best midfielder I have seen..so he is must. Oliver Kahn will be my goal keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zep1706 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 The two greatest qualities of Ronaldo was his presence of mind and the fact that he was equally good with both the feet, so he did not have to rely on one side. He could read the game better than most players and therefore could score with ease. Many times he used to shoot way before the goalkeeper had anticipated, he made goal scoring look easy. The best striker I have seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkt.india Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 In 98 WC, I was a kid but still pretty keen about football as we used to play in school, still remember, I wanted Ronaldo to do well but he fell ill. whole episode was dramatic. Zidane helped France win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sachin=GOD Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 In 98 WC' date=' I was a kid but still pretty keen about football as we used to play in school, still remember, I wanted Ronaldo to do well but he fell ill. whole episode was dramatic. Zidane helped France win.[/quote'] I started watching football with the 2002 WC and the two things that stand out from that WC for me are the magical performance of the 4Rs (Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho and Roberto Carlos) and the goalkeeping by Kahn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akshayxyz Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 I started watching football with the 2002 WC and the two things that stand out from that WC for me are the magical performance of the 4Rs (Ronaldo' date=' Rivaldo, Ronaldinho and Roberto Carlos) and the goalkeeping by Kahn.[/quote'] That Ronaldo was not near his previous self, due to coming out of injury. Still managed to be top scorer and then all time highest (WC ) by the end of 2006. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhanSaab Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Eusebio should be in there somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkt.india Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 This will give you some idea about his speed, skills, accuracy and goal conversions from variety of situations/positions. www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8bZhNBQktQ Dont think there has been anyone since then who could match his game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tendulkar Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 Eusebio should be in there somewhere. I mentioned him in my best of the rest. The black pearl Fantastic power, speed, strength and block buster shot. C Ronaldo is a eusebio wanna be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tendulkar Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 General best- dont think Messi would get in a World Cup XI... Matheuas there as a 'holding midfielder' of sorts, otherwise the team dosent have one. yeah Zidane in for Garrincha is probably right Garrincha was instrumental in Brazil winning 2 world cup finals. In 62 he was amazing and in 58. In fact best player in 62 world cup. Ziddane never dominated world cups and a final like he has Could swerve past players either way with electric pace, the deformed leg seemed to help him Ask any Brazilian and he would be in there top 2 players ever, many would rank him number 1 over Pele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tendulkar Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 Love romario! Awesome in 94 world cup, player of the tournament over baggio imo. Low centre of gravity, pace and deadly sublime finisher If zagallo had actually picked him for 98 world cup, instead of picking teachers pet bebeto. Then brazil could have left Ronaldo out of final and not been weakened Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tendulkar Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 I haven't seen many players of yesteryear. Okay there are few obvious cases like Pele' date=' Beckenbaur. How about Maldini as defender.[/quote'] Yes fantastic pro. Solid left back who could also play centre back. Would he offer as much as others going forward though? Defensivley impeccable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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