- Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi, born June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina, is widely considered one of the greatest footballers ever, currently playing as a forward and captain for Inter Miami and the Argentina national team. Renowned for his extraordinary dribbling, playmaking, and goal-scoring, he has won a record eight Ballon d’Or awards and 45 team trophies, including 10 La Liga titles and four Champions Leagues with FC Barcelona, where he became the all-time top scorer with 672 goals. Internationally, he led Argentina to victories in the 2021 and 2024 Copa América, the 2022 Finalissima, and the 2022 World Cup, earning the Golden Ball twice, with a career tally exceeding 870 goals and 380 assists.
2. Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, born February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, is a Portuguese football icon and captain of both Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League and the Portugal national team. Renowned as one of the greatest players ever, he has won five Ballon d’Or awards and holds records for the most goals (140) and assists (42) in the UEFA Champions League, as well as the most international goals (138) and appearances (221). With over 900 career goals, he became the first men’s player to reach this milestone in 2024. Ronaldo’s career spans Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and Al-Nassr, amassing 34 trophies, including five Champions Leagues and seven league titles across England, Spain, and Italy.
3. Zinedine Zidane
Zinedine Zidane, born June 23, 1972, in Marseille, France, is a football legend who played as a midfielder for clubs like Juventus and Real Madrid, retiring in 2006. Over 17 seasons, he recorded 95 goals and a win-draw-loss record of 246-144-116 in 506 appearances, as detailed in the sports card above. Known for his elegance, vision, and clutch performances, he won the 1998 World Cup and 2000 Euros with France, earning the 1998 Ballon d’Or. Zidane also secured a Champions League title and two Serie A titles as a player, later achieving three consecutive Champions League titles as Real Madrid’s manager.
4. Andrés Iniesta Luján
Andrés Iniesta Luján, born May 11, 1984, in Fuentealbilla, Spain, is a retired Spanish footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time. Known for his vision, passing, and composure, he spent most of his career at FC Barcelona, where he made 674 appearances, scoring 57 goals and providing 135 assists, contributing to nine La Liga titles, four Champions Leagues, and six Copa del Rey trophies. Iniesta’s defining moment was scoring the winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final for Spain, securing their first title, alongside victories in the 2008 and 2012 Euros. He later played for Vissel Kobe in Japan and Emirates Club in the UAE, retiring in 2024 with 39 trophies, tying him with Lionel Messi as the most decorated player ever.
5. Xavi Hernández
Xavi Hernández, born January 25, 1980, in Terrassa, Spain, is a retired Spanish footballer and one of the greatest midfielders of all time, renowned for his vision, passing, and control of the game’s tempo. He spent 17 seasons with FC Barcelona, making 767 appearances, scoring 85 goals, and providing 185 assists, contributing to eight La Liga titles, four Champions Leagues, and six Copa del Rey trophies. Xavi also played a pivotal role in Spain’s golden era, winning the 2010 World Cup and the 2008 and 2012 Euros. After retiring in 2019 following a stint with Al-Sadd in Qatar, he coached Barcelona from 2021 to 2024, winning La Liga in 2022-23.
6. Ronaldinho
Ronaldinho, born March 21, 1980, in Porto Alegre, Brazil, is a retired Brazilian footballer celebrated for his flair, creativity, and technical brilliance as a midfielder. As shown in the sports card above, he played 10 seasons for Barcelona, Milan, and PSG, with a record of 154 wins, 70 draws, and 52 losses, scoring 106 goals and recording 3 assists in 276 appearances, including one hat trick. He won two La Liga titles, a Champions League with Barcelona, and the 2002 World Cup with Brazil, earning the 2005 Ballon d’Or for his dazzling performances.
7. Neymar Jr.
Neymar Jr., born February 5, 1992, in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil, is a Brazilian footballer known for his flair, dribbling, and goal-scoring ability as a forward. As detailed in the sports card above, he played 10 seasons for PSG and Barcelona, recording 150 goals and 83 assists in 235 appearances with a win-draw-loss record of 177-28-30 and five hat tricks. He won five Ligue 1 titles with PSG, three La Liga titles, and a Champions League with Barcelona, alongside Brazil’s 2013 Confederations Cup and 2016 Olympic gold.
8. Kylian Mbappé
Kylian Mbappé, born December 20, 1998, in Paris, France, is a French footballer regarded as one of the world’s top forwards. As shown in the sports card above, he has played 10 seasons for PSG, Monaco, and Real Madrid, with a record of 200 wins, 46 draws, and 34 losses, scoring 222 goals and providing 70 assists in 280 appearances, including 11 hat tricks. Known for his speed, finishing, and dribbling, he won the 2018 World Cup with France, scoring in the final, and has secured six Ligue 1 titles and a La Liga title with Real Madrid in 2024-25.
9. Luka Modrić
Luka Modrić, born September 9, 1985, in Zadar, Croatia, is a Croatian footballer renowned for his midfield mastery, vision, and passing precision. As detailed in the sports card above, he has played 17 seasons for Real Madrid and Tottenham, with a record of 324 wins, 105 draws, and 92 losses, scoring 43 goals and providing 75 assists in 521 appearances. Modrić has won six Champions League titles, four La Liga titles, and the 2018 Ballon d’Or, leading Croatia to the 2018 World Cup final and a bronze medal in 2022.
10. Robert Lewandowski
Robert Lewandowski, born August 21, 1988, in Warszawa, Poland, is a prolific Polish striker currently playing for FC Barcelona. As shown in the sports card above, he has played 15 seasons for Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and Barcelona, amassing 381 goals and 73 assists in 487 appearances with a record of 346 wins, 74 draws, and 67 losses, including 18 hat tricks. Renowned for his clinical finishing and physical presence, he won eight Bundesliga titles with Bayern, a Champions League in 2020, and the 2020 FIFA Best Men’s Player award.
11. Thierry Henry
Thierry Henry, born August 17, 1977, in Les Ulis, France, is a retired French footballer regarded as one of the greatest strikers in history. As shown in the sports card above, he played 17 seasons for clubs like Arsenal, Barcelona, and Monaco, with a record of 275 wins, 105 draws, and 79 losses, scoring 233 goals and providing 74 assists in 459 appearances, including 10 hat tricks. Known for his speed, elegance, and clinical finishing, Henry won two Premier League titles with Arsenal, a Champions League with Barcelona, and the 1998 World Cup and 2000 Euros with France.
12. Kaká
Kaká, born Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite on April 22, 1982, in Gama, Brazil, is a retired Brazilian footballer celebrated for his elegance and playmaking as an attacking midfielder. As shown in the sports card above, he played 308 matches, mostly for AC Milan and Real Madrid, scoring 100 goals and providing 3 assists over 22,889 minutes, with a goals-per-match ratio of 0.32. He won the 2007 Ballon d’Or, a Champions League with Milan, and the 2002 World Cup with Brazil, known for his vision, technique, and clutch performances.
13. Kevin De Bruyne
Kevin De Bruyne, born June 28, 1991, in Drongen, Belgium, is a Belgian midfielder renowned for his exceptional passing, vision, and versatility. As detailed in the sports card above, he has played 13 seasons for clubs like Manchester City and Wolfsburg, with a record of 236 wins, 73 draws, and 64 losses, scoring 95 goals and providing 150 assists in 373 appearances, including one hat trick. He has won six Premier League titles, a Champions League, and two FA Cups with Manchester City, and was named the Premier League Player of the Season in 2019-20 and 2021-22.
14. Ronaldo Nazário
Ronaldo Nazário, born September 22, 1976, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a retired Brazilian striker considered one of football’s greatest forwards. As shown in the sports card above, he played 11 seasons for clubs like Real Madrid, Inter Milan, and Barcelona, with a record of 150 wins, 46 draws, and 56 losses, scoring 175 goals in 252 appearances, including 5 hat tricks. Known for his explosive speed, dribbling, and clinical finishing, he won two Ballon d’Or awards (1997, 2002), two World Cups (1994, 2002), and league titles in Spain and the Netherlands.
15. Angel Di María
Ángel Di María, born February 14, 1988, in Rosario, Argentina, is a retired Argentine midfielder known for his pace, dribbling, and precise passing. As shown in the sports card above, he played 13 seasons for clubs like PSG, Real Madrid, and Juventus, with a record of 262 wins, 58 draws, and 54 losses, scoring 86 goals and providing 98 assists in 374 appearances. He won a Champions League with Real Madrid, five Ligue 1 titles with PSG, and was instrumental in Argentina’s 2008 Olympic gold, 2021 and 2024 Copa América, and 2022 World Cup triumphs.
16. Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney, born October 24, 1985, in Liverpool, England, is a retired English footballer and one of the Premier League’s greatest strikers. As shown in the sports card above, he played 16 seasons for Manchester United and Everton, with a record of 284 wins, 104 draws, and 103 losses, scoring 208 goals and providing 100 assists in 491 appearances, including 7 hat tricks. Known for his versatility, work rate, and powerful finishing, he won five Premier League titles, a Champions League, and was England’s all-time leading scorer (53 goals) until surpassed by Harry Kane.
17. Gianluigi Buffon
Gianluigi Buffon, born January 28, 1978, in Carrara, Italy, is a retired Italian goalkeeper widely regarded as one of the greatest in football history. As shown in the sports card above, he played 25 seasons for Juventus, Parma, and PSG, with a record of 409 wins, 162 draws, and 103 losses, achieving 294 clean sheets and conceding 551 goals in 674 appearances. Known for his reflexes, leadership, and longevity, Buffon won nine Serie A titles, a Ligue 1 title, and the 2006 World Cup with Italy, earning the Yashin Award as the tournament’s best goalkeeper.
18. Steven Gerrard
Steven Gerrard, born May 30, 1980, in Liverpool, England, is a retired English footballer and one of Liverpool FC’s greatest midfielders. As shown in the sports card above, he played 17 seasons for Liverpool, with a record of 255 wins, 130 draws, and 119 losses, scoring 121 goals and providing 89 assists in 504 appearances, including two hat tricks. Known for his leadership, versatility, and long-range shooting, he won a Champions League title in 2005, two FA Cups, and three League Cups, though he never secured a Premier League title.
19. Francesco Totti
Francesco Totti, born September 27, 1976, in Rome, Italy, is a retired Italian footballer who spent his entire 25-year career at AS Roma, earning legendary status as a forward and attacking midfielder. As shown in the sports card above, he played 618 matches, scoring 250 goals and providing 46 assists, with a record of 316 wins, 162 draws, and 140 losses, including two hat tricks. Known for his vision, technique, and loyalty to Roma, he won a Serie A title in 2001, two Coppa Italia titles, and the 2006 World Cup with Italy.
20. Luis Suárez
Luis Suárez, born January 24, 1987, in Salto, Uruguay, is a retired Uruguayan striker known for his clinical finishing and tenacity. As shown in the sports card above, he played 12 seasons for clubs like Barcelona, Liverpool, and Atlético Madrid, with a record of 233 wins, 74 draws, and 61 losses, scoring 247 goals and providing 96 assists in 368 appearances, including 16 hat tricks. He won six La Liga titles, a Champions League with Barcelona, and the 2011 Copa América with Uruguay, earning a reputation as one of the world’s top forwards.
