10 Legends of World Football
World Cup tournaments always bring great players, but not all of these great players can be a legend. Here are ten great player who deserves to be called as a football legend and will continue to be remembered for all time.
1. Pele (Brazil)Pele first appeared in the World Cup in 1958 as a young player 17 years old. He scored his first goal in World Cup when playing against Wales in the quarter-finals, both at the World Cup matches. When she was just turned 17 years 239 days, Pele was named the youngest goalscorer in World Cup history. The greatness of the more noticeable when Pele scored a hat trick in the semi-final match against France. Until now, the 1958 World Cup in Sweden remembered as the beginning of the legend's career. If it's not an overstatement to call him as FIFA's King of Football.
've Scored eight goals in one game in 1964, Pele also listed himself as a player who once scored five goals six times in one game, 30 times quattrick, and no less than 92 times the hat trick. Throughout his career, Pele scored 1281 in 1363 to record the match.
2. Diego Armando Maradona (Argentina)It was none other than football players like Maradona, who worshiped God. For most people, Maradona is the greatest player of all time and instead of Pele, who earned his officially by FIFA.
Although her life filled with controversy, ranging from the Hand of God goal, alcoholism and use illegal drugs, until eventually be expelled from the 1994 World Cup, Maradona has always adored by fans.
Mexico 1986 World Cup is the best moment with some moments that can not be forgotten. The best moments of course when Maradona dribble the ball from midfield past five England players before finally scoring a goal that was later called as the best goals of all time.
Goals scored against England in the quarterfinals of the 1986 World Cup is so beautiful, and it is the best moment in his career that made him be God by some people who founded the Church of Maradona's Argentina.
Everyone will always remember the words spoken by the commentator crying Victor Hugo Morales when the most beautiful goals of all time, "Gracias, Dios. Por el futbol, por Maradona, por estas Lagrimas .. (Thank God for football, for Maradona, and to tear it ..) "
3. Franz Beckenbauer (Germany)In history, there are only two people who won World Cup titles as a player and coach, namely Mario Zagallo and Franz Beckenbauer. Beckenbauer, nicknamed Der Kaizer or more legendary Emperor because he was considered the best defender in history when it became a player.
Successful Beckenbauer led West Germany to win the 1974 World Cup, only three years after being elected as team captain. At the last World Cup was also recorded as the first captain Beckenbauer, who lifted the World Cup with a new design, replacing the Jules Rimet trophy permanently owned by Brazil in 1970.
At the 1990 World Cup in Italy, Beckenbauer lifted the World Cup again, this time as coach of the German national team. Earlier in the 1986 World Cup, Beckenbauer also successfully brought Germany to the finals until finally defeated by Argentina with the icon, Diego Maradona. It was the legendary achievements will be difficult to be repeated by any of the Germans, who knows how long.
4. Johan Cruyff (Netherlands)If there is a question of who the greatest legends of the Netherlands in the World Cup, the most appropriate response is certainly not Marco van Basten or Ruud Gullit, but Johan Cruyff. Cruyff was never brought any Dutch won one tournament in his career. The biggest success only brings his team was runner-up 1974 World Cup, the only World Cup throughout his career.
However, its presence in the tournament and its success led the Netherlands to the highest place in the history of their participation in the World Cup with a total football game it makes a very powerful figure it's worth Cruyff juxtaposed with legends such as Pele, Diego Maradona, and Franz Beckenbauer.
Extraordinary vision and creativity as a playmaker Cruyff brought Oranje team became one of the greatest World Cup players. Total Football, a very beautiful attacking game that carried the Dutch in 1974 that helped him was legendary to this day. He is the biggest legend of the Netherlands to date, and total football he leads will never be forgotten.
5. Michel Platini (France)You know, the French failed to appear in two consecutive World Cups, the 1970 and 1974? Yes, team roosters have always failed to qualify for the World Cup finals since 1966, until finally a Michel Platini who wore number 10 and played back as a playmaker in the country to bring back the French national team qualify for the World Cup in 1978.
Platini also bring France quite encouraging achievement in the next two World Cups, the 1982 World Cup and 1986 World Cup. With the ability to read the game, high technique, and sharpness in front of the opponent's goal, Platini brought France won the 1982 World Cup fourth place and third place 1986 World Cup.
Since the presence of French Platini also counted as one dangerous team in mainland Europe, especially after the success in bringing France into the European champion in 1984. Although Platini did not managed to lift the World Cup title in his career, but Platini is still regarded as one of the legendary World Cup players.
6. Ferenc Puskas (Hungary)Ferenc Puskas was the best player he ever had in Hungary, the ruler of world football in the early 1950s. The team was nicknamed the "Magical Magyars" This is one of the best teams ever in the world, but unfortunately never won the World Cup.
The only World Cup followed with Hungarian Puskas was the 1954 World Cup in Switzerland. At that time, Hungary is one of the favorite team champion. The main strength of Hungary at the time was a scary front lines, especially the star Ferenc Puskas.
Although the stocky body and less strong in the air, his goal record with the national team is really incredible, 83 goals from 84 appearances.
At the 1954 World Cup, Hungary managed to reach the final and challenge that the allowance for defeated Germany 8-3. Almost everyone believes Hungary will win easily in this final. However, in reality they must accept defeat 3-2 despite winning the first two goals early in the game.
Puskas is the game's not 100 percent fit because the injury had scored one goal. Although it had to swallow a big failure, Hungary should be proud because Puskas is recognized as one of the best players in World Cup history.
7. Ronaldo (Brazil)This is the best striker in Brazil held the last two decades. Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima or commonly known as Ronaldo is the record holder scorer in World Cup to date.
First appeared in the 1994 World Cup as a young boy aged 17 years, Ronaldo reached its peak in the World Cup in 2002 when Brazil went on to become world champion for the fifth time. Ronaldo was the star of the tournament, registering eight goals to get the gold shoes are a symbol of top scorer.
Ronaldo listed his name in World Cup history when scoring a goal in the last 16 matches of World Cup 2006 Brazil against Ghana. These goals are goals to Ronaldo in the 15th World Cup, breaking Gerd Mueller's record of 14 goals which have survived for more than three decades.
In addition, he was listed as the 20th player who can score goals in three World Cup chances, and the second player after Juergen Klinsmann who can score at least three goals in each of the World Cup on three occasions. Nothing wrong if people called him the phenomenon.
8. Lothar Matthaeus (Germany)Lothar Matthaeus is the record holder for most appearances in the World Cup, which is 25 games in five consecutive World Cup. He is the only player, other than Mexico goalkeeper Antonio Carbajal, who is able to play in five World Cups in his career.
Although its role is not too feels at the 1982 World Cup, Matthaus become an important player for Germany in the 1986 World Cup. Beckenbauer, who was a coach entrust one position in the German midfield filled by Matthaeus, who was shoulder to shoulder with Felix Magath at the position.
Germany successfully brought advanced to the finals before finally crushed Argentina 3-2. Disappointing indeed, but that's the beginning of great success Matthaeus. Being a captain since 1987, successfully brought Matthaeus Germany won the World Cup in 1990.
German success is not separated from Matthaeus central role in midfield, and the results are rewarded Matthaeus various individual awards, such as the 1990 German Player of the Year, European Footballer of 1990, and the World Player 1990. One year later, he became the first player to win the FIFA World Player.
9. Eusebio (Portugal)Long before the era of Luis Figo let alone Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal has a legend named Eusebio. Excess player who was nicknamed the Black Panther is the acceleration and dribelnya who like cats, coupled with the ability to shoot the ball into the goal.
Born in Mozambique, Eusebio may be cited as the greatest player he ever had in Portugal so far thanks to the glittering appearance at the 1966 World Cup. Portugal's Eusebio took third place at the end of the tournament once listed his name as the top scorer of the tournament, so entitled to bring home the gold shoes. Thanks to nine goals printed during the same 1966 World Cup earned him the best player in the tournament.
The best moment of course happened in the match against North Korea in the quarter-finals. Disadvantaged first three goals, Portugal finally got through Eusebio scored four goals to finally be able to win 5-3 at the end of the match.
"1966 World Cup is the highest point in my career. We may lose in the semi-finals, but the Portuguese football is a big winner, "says the legend.
10. Bobby Charlton (England)Bobby Charlton is a true English warrior. Perhaps if Charlton had never existed, the British would never win any international tournament. Yes, the title that won the 1966 World Cup England is not free from Bobby Charlton important role on the front lines.
With a height of only 173 cm, Charlton relied heavily on pace to lead the England attack in World Cup 1966. Not only able to distribute the ball with amazing, Bobby Charlton also have instincts scored remarkable. Record 49 goals in 105 appearances for England is still the record for most goals in the history of England, who could not even though unmatched by Gary Lineker.
1. Pele (Brazil)Pele first appeared in the World Cup in 1958 as a young player 17 years old. He scored his first goal in World Cup when playing against Wales in the quarter-finals, both at the World Cup matches. When she was just turned 17 years 239 days, Pele was named the youngest goalscorer in World Cup history. The greatness of the more noticeable when Pele scored a hat trick in the semi-final match against France. Until now, the 1958 World Cup in Sweden remembered as the beginning of the legend's career. If it's not an overstatement to call him as FIFA's King of Football.
've Scored eight goals in one game in 1964, Pele also listed himself as a player who once scored five goals six times in one game, 30 times quattrick, and no less than 92 times the hat trick. Throughout his career, Pele scored 1281 in 1363 to record the match.
2. Diego Armando Maradona (Argentina)It was none other than football players like Maradona, who worshiped God. For most people, Maradona is the greatest player of all time and instead of Pele, who earned his officially by FIFA.
Although her life filled with controversy, ranging from the Hand of God goal, alcoholism and use illegal drugs, until eventually be expelled from the 1994 World Cup, Maradona has always adored by fans.
Mexico 1986 World Cup is the best moment with some moments that can not be forgotten. The best moments of course when Maradona dribble the ball from midfield past five England players before finally scoring a goal that was later called as the best goals of all time.
Goals scored against England in the quarterfinals of the 1986 World Cup is so beautiful, and it is the best moment in his career that made him be God by some people who founded the Church of Maradona's Argentina.
Everyone will always remember the words spoken by the commentator crying Victor Hugo Morales when the most beautiful goals of all time, "Gracias, Dios. Por el futbol, por Maradona, por estas Lagrimas .. (Thank God for football, for Maradona, and to tear it ..) "
3. Franz Beckenbauer (Germany)In history, there are only two people who won World Cup titles as a player and coach, namely Mario Zagallo and Franz Beckenbauer. Beckenbauer, nicknamed Der Kaizer or more legendary Emperor because he was considered the best defender in history when it became a player.
Successful Beckenbauer led West Germany to win the 1974 World Cup, only three years after being elected as team captain. At the last World Cup was also recorded as the first captain Beckenbauer, who lifted the World Cup with a new design, replacing the Jules Rimet trophy permanently owned by Brazil in 1970.
At the 1990 World Cup in Italy, Beckenbauer lifted the World Cup again, this time as coach of the German national team. Earlier in the 1986 World Cup, Beckenbauer also successfully brought Germany to the finals until finally defeated by Argentina with the icon, Diego Maradona. It was the legendary achievements will be difficult to be repeated by any of the Germans, who knows how long.
4. Johan Cruyff (Netherlands)If there is a question of who the greatest legends of the Netherlands in the World Cup, the most appropriate response is certainly not Marco van Basten or Ruud Gullit, but Johan Cruyff. Cruyff was never brought any Dutch won one tournament in his career. The biggest success only brings his team was runner-up 1974 World Cup, the only World Cup throughout his career.
However, its presence in the tournament and its success led the Netherlands to the highest place in the history of their participation in the World Cup with a total football game it makes a very powerful figure it's worth Cruyff juxtaposed with legends such as Pele, Diego Maradona, and Franz Beckenbauer.
Extraordinary vision and creativity as a playmaker Cruyff brought Oranje team became one of the greatest World Cup players. Total Football, a very beautiful attacking game that carried the Dutch in 1974 that helped him was legendary to this day. He is the biggest legend of the Netherlands to date, and total football he leads will never be forgotten.
5. Michel Platini (France)You know, the French failed to appear in two consecutive World Cups, the 1970 and 1974? Yes, team roosters have always failed to qualify for the World Cup finals since 1966, until finally a Michel Platini who wore number 10 and played back as a playmaker in the country to bring back the French national team qualify for the World Cup in 1978.
Platini also bring France quite encouraging achievement in the next two World Cups, the 1982 World Cup and 1986 World Cup. With the ability to read the game, high technique, and sharpness in front of the opponent's goal, Platini brought France won the 1982 World Cup fourth place and third place 1986 World Cup.
Since the presence of French Platini also counted as one dangerous team in mainland Europe, especially after the success in bringing France into the European champion in 1984. Although Platini did not managed to lift the World Cup title in his career, but Platini is still regarded as one of the legendary World Cup players.
6. Ferenc Puskas (Hungary)Ferenc Puskas was the best player he ever had in Hungary, the ruler of world football in the early 1950s. The team was nicknamed the "Magical Magyars" This is one of the best teams ever in the world, but unfortunately never won the World Cup.
The only World Cup followed with Hungarian Puskas was the 1954 World Cup in Switzerland. At that time, Hungary is one of the favorite team champion. The main strength of Hungary at the time was a scary front lines, especially the star Ferenc Puskas.
Although the stocky body and less strong in the air, his goal record with the national team is really incredible, 83 goals from 84 appearances.
At the 1954 World Cup, Hungary managed to reach the final and challenge that the allowance for defeated Germany 8-3. Almost everyone believes Hungary will win easily in this final. However, in reality they must accept defeat 3-2 despite winning the first two goals early in the game.
Puskas is the game's not 100 percent fit because the injury had scored one goal. Although it had to swallow a big failure, Hungary should be proud because Puskas is recognized as one of the best players in World Cup history.
7. Ronaldo (Brazil)This is the best striker in Brazil held the last two decades. Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima or commonly known as Ronaldo is the record holder scorer in World Cup to date.
First appeared in the 1994 World Cup as a young boy aged 17 years, Ronaldo reached its peak in the World Cup in 2002 when Brazil went on to become world champion for the fifth time. Ronaldo was the star of the tournament, registering eight goals to get the gold shoes are a symbol of top scorer.
Ronaldo listed his name in World Cup history when scoring a goal in the last 16 matches of World Cup 2006 Brazil against Ghana. These goals are goals to Ronaldo in the 15th World Cup, breaking Gerd Mueller's record of 14 goals which have survived for more than three decades.
In addition, he was listed as the 20th player who can score goals in three World Cup chances, and the second player after Juergen Klinsmann who can score at least three goals in each of the World Cup on three occasions. Nothing wrong if people called him the phenomenon.
8. Lothar Matthaeus (Germany)Lothar Matthaeus is the record holder for most appearances in the World Cup, which is 25 games in five consecutive World Cup. He is the only player, other than Mexico goalkeeper Antonio Carbajal, who is able to play in five World Cups in his career.
Although its role is not too feels at the 1982 World Cup, Matthaus become an important player for Germany in the 1986 World Cup. Beckenbauer, who was a coach entrust one position in the German midfield filled by Matthaeus, who was shoulder to shoulder with Felix Magath at the position.
Germany successfully brought advanced to the finals before finally crushed Argentina 3-2. Disappointing indeed, but that's the beginning of great success Matthaeus. Being a captain since 1987, successfully brought Matthaeus Germany won the World Cup in 1990.
German success is not separated from Matthaeus central role in midfield, and the results are rewarded Matthaeus various individual awards, such as the 1990 German Player of the Year, European Footballer of 1990, and the World Player 1990. One year later, he became the first player to win the FIFA World Player.
9. Eusebio (Portugal)Long before the era of Luis Figo let alone Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal has a legend named Eusebio. Excess player who was nicknamed the Black Panther is the acceleration and dribelnya who like cats, coupled with the ability to shoot the ball into the goal.
Born in Mozambique, Eusebio may be cited as the greatest player he ever had in Portugal so far thanks to the glittering appearance at the 1966 World Cup. Portugal's Eusebio took third place at the end of the tournament once listed his name as the top scorer of the tournament, so entitled to bring home the gold shoes. Thanks to nine goals printed during the same 1966 World Cup earned him the best player in the tournament.
The best moment of course happened in the match against North Korea in the quarter-finals. Disadvantaged first three goals, Portugal finally got through Eusebio scored four goals to finally be able to win 5-3 at the end of the match.
"1966 World Cup is the highest point in my career. We may lose in the semi-finals, but the Portuguese football is a big winner, "says the legend.
10. Bobby Charlton (England)Bobby Charlton is a true English warrior. Perhaps if Charlton had never existed, the British would never win any international tournament. Yes, the title that won the 1966 World Cup England is not free from Bobby Charlton important role on the front lines.
With a height of only 173 cm, Charlton relied heavily on pace to lead the England attack in World Cup 1966. Not only able to distribute the ball with amazing, Bobby Charlton also have instincts scored remarkable. Record 49 goals in 105 appearances for England is still the record for most goals in the history of England, who could not even though unmatched by Gary Lineker.
