On May 18, the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) published his list of the top 10 of the greatest football players of all time. Lionel Messi claims first place, for Legends Pelé and Maradona.
IFFHS ALL TIME Greatest Players-Top 10:
1. Lionel Messi (Argentina)
2. Pelé (Brazil)
3. Diego Maradona (Argentina)
4. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
5. Johan Cruyff (The Netherlands)
6. Ronaldo Nazário (Brazil)
7. Zinedine Zidane (France)
8. Franz Beckenbauer (Germany)
9. Alfredo di Stéfano (Spain)
10. Ronaldinho (Brazil)
The list celebrates players for their influence, performance and inheritance in world football history.