Top 10 greatest midfielder of all time, 'see where Pogba is'
#10 Paul Pogba
paul has been a fantastic playmaker right from when he was at juventus
though he has not been in his rightful state of mind he is still the player
he was at juventus.
#9 Michel Platini
In the history of the European Championships, there isn’t a single player that made
an impact quite like Platini did in 1984. As captain and the leading light in midfield,
he forged an unconquerable partnership that would famously be nicknamed
the ‘Magic Square’ alongside Alain Giresse, Jean Tigana and Luiz Fernandez.
Of the 14 goals that the French scored, Platini contributed an incredible 9,
a record that stands to this day, including
two perfect hat-tricks featuring goals off either foot and a header.
Platini lifted the trophy in Paris, beating Spain in the final,
producing a 'number 10' master class in front of his own adoring supporters.
Zidane considered Platini to be his idol, the legendary Frenchman said:
“When I was a kid and played with my friends, I always chose to be Platini.
I would let my friends share between them the names of my other idols.”.
#8 Lothar Matthaus
The first and only German player to ever win the FIFA World player of the year,
Lothar Matthaus is one of the greatest ever midfielders to ever grace the game.
Supremely successful at both the club and country level,
Matthaus was capable of playing both as a central midfielder and as a sweeper
"he is the best rival I've ever had. I guess that's enough to define him",
said Maradona in his book Yo soy el Diego (I am the Diego).
#7 Andres Iniesta
The diminutive Spaniard has been astonishing the footballing world
since 2005 and although there have been some signs of him slowing down,
there is no denying the fact that he is one of the greatest players of this generation.
A true gem in the crown of the Barcelona midfield,
Iniesta almost has a telepathic understanding of his team mates’ positions.
Always setting up goals or scoring crucial ones,
Iniesta is truly a big match player, much like other Barcelona youth products
such as Guardiola and Xavi.
#6 Xavi Hernandez
Considered by many to be the greatest Spanish player ever, Xavi Hernandez is truly one of the best midfielders to ever play the game.
Having won all the major trophies club and international competition has to offer, Xavi has carved a unique place for himself in the pantheon of footballing greats. The Spaniard’s vision, pinpoint accurate passing and world class ball control allowed him to dictate the flow of play while rarely relinquishing possession.
#5 Paul scholes.
Scholes was highly regarded for his technical skills, renowned for his accurate passing, intelligent movement and powerful shooting from long range. A well-rounded, tenacious, and versatile box-to-box player, he was capable of playing in any midfield position, often alternating between defensive,offensive and playmaking roles, due to his stamina, vision, and work-rate, as well as his ability to make attacking runs.
Widely regarded by his peers as one of the best in the world
Scholes has received praise from players like Zidane, Edgar Davids
,Guardiola and even Xavi who called Scholes as
“the best central midfielder he has seen in the last 15-20 years”.
One of the best players Manchester United have ever had,
Scholes was capable of pulling the strings in midfield and control
the flow of the game effortlessly.
#4 Luis Suarez
One of the best players to have ever played, Luis Suarez was an elegant player
who dictated and controlled proceedings as a central midfielder for Barcelona.
The Spaniard was the first Spanish player to win the Ballon d’Or he was widely considered to be the best Spanish player in the 1960s.
Nicknamed El Arquitecto (The Architect)
he was noted for his perceptive passing and explosive shot.
He also had a keen eye for goal
he was an integral part of the 1964 Euro winning Spanish squad.
#3 Roberto Beggio
Mainly playing as an attacking midfielder or a support striker,
Roberto Baggio is quite easily the most talented footballer to ever play for Italy.
Nicknamed Il Divin Codino (The Divine ponytail), Baggio was known for
spectacular set-pieces, dribbling skills and creativity.
Voted as the 4th best player of the century in 1999,
Baggio was inspirational in Italy's run to the 1994 World Cup fina
l eventhough he is remembered for the penalty miss in the final against Brazil.
also see: Juventus to re-sign....#2 Ronaldinho
The first step towards Barcelona’s dominance of modern football was achieved with
the signing of Ronaldinho. One of the most skilled players ever to play the game,
Ronaldinho’s signing in 2003 ushered in a new era of dominance for Barcelona.
The legendary Brazilian redefined how football was played and made everyone
fall in love with the game. Blessed with immense technical skills,
dribbling and creativity, Ronaldinho’s presence on the pitch always provided
a bagful of goals, assists and crafty skills.
#1 zinedine zidane
The France international was fundamental to his nation's success
throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s and will go down
as one of the great international players of all time.
However, domestic fans (especially that of Juventus and Real Madrid)
will also certainly rejoice at his achievements as well,
with Zidane leaving the game with one of the most impressive
resumes available.
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