This video from WatchMojo counts down the top 10 greatest football players in the history of the FIFA World Cup. The list celebrates legends who have left an indelible mark on the world's biggest football stage.
The Top 10 World Cup Players:
- Cristiano Ronaldo (0:32 - 1:51): Recognized for his incredible longevity, having scored in five consecutive World Cups (2006-2022).
- Johan Cruyff (1:52 - 3:05): The pioneer of 'Total Football' who led the Netherlands to the 1974 final and won the Golden Ball.
- Franz Beckenbauer (3:06 - 4:14): The legendary German defender and captain who won the World Cup as both a player (1974) and a manager.
- Kylian Mbappé (4:15 - 5:35): A modern sensation who starred in the 2018 title win and scored a historic hat-trick in the 2022 final.
- Miroslav Klose (5:36 - 6:45): The all-time leading World Cup goalscorer with 16 goals across four tournaments.
- Zinedine Zidane (6:46 - 8:03): A gifted playmaker who led France to victory in 1998 and won the Golden Ball in 2006 despite his infamous red card.
- Ronaldo Nazário (8:04 - 9:09): The prolific Brazilian striker who bounced back from heartbreak to lead Brazil to the 2002 title, tallying 15 goals total.
- Diego Maradona (9:10 - 10:20): Immortalized for his legendary 1986 campaign, where he almost single-handedly carried Argentina to glory.
- Lionel Messi (10:21 - 11:47): A defining talent who completed his trophy cabinet by leading Argentina to the 2022 World Cup title after 13 goals across five tournaments.
- Pelé (13:21 - 14:32): The only player to win three World Cups (1958, 1962, 1970), widely considered the ultimate icon of the game.
Honorable mentions included Just Fontaine, Gerd Müller, Garrincha, Eusébio, and Carlos Alberto (11:51 - 12:55).
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