Best FIFA 14 Legends

Who doesn't want to assemble a team featuring the finest of football's legends. Along its history, the beautiful game has seen footballing wizards who took the sport to newer heights. And it would be any football fan's dream to compile a team that will have the likes of Pele, Bergkamp, Maldini et all. In FIFA 14, you can choose legends of the game in your team. The list though quite detailed and long, has many shocking omissions. Diego Maradona, David Beckham, Alan Shearer, Zinedine Zidane and George Best are a few of the players who surprisingly have been not included in the list. Nevertheless, here's a look at 10 of the most high-rated FIFA 14 legends.

#10 Edwin Van Der Sar

Role: Goalkeeper

Country: Netherlands

Caps: 130

Clubs: Ajax, Juventus, Fulham, Manchester United

FIFA 14 Rating: 89

The Dutch gloveman holds the record for most caps by a Netherlands player. Van Der Sar was a part of the Dutch team that went to the semi-finals in Euro 2004. He also has a very illustrious club career, and is the amongst a rare few who have won the Champions League with two different clubs (Ajax in 1995 and Manchester United in 2008). In the 2008–09 EPL season with Manchester United, he set the world league clean sheet record by not conceding a single goal for 1,311 minutes.

#9 Dennis Bergkamp

Role: Forward

Country: Netherlands

Caps: 79

Goals: 37

Clubs: Ajax, Inter Milan, Arsenal

FIFA 14 Rating: 90

A product of the famed Ajax academy went on to dazzle the footballing world with his feats across various leagues and for the Netherlands. At Arsenal he scaled the peak of his career leading the Gunners to their finest era. His partnership with French striker Thierry Henry led Arsenal to three Premier League titles, four FA Cup trophies and a runners-up spot in the 2006 UEFA Champions League. For the Dutch, the Iceman ranks as their third-highest goal-scorer in their history. In 2007, he was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame, the first and so far only Dutch player ever to receive such an honour.

#8 Luis Figo

Role: Right Winger

Country: Portugal

Caps: 127

Goals: 32

Clubs: Sporting CP, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Inter Milan

FIFA 14 Rating: 90

Portugal legend Figo is the most capped player in their history. The 2000 European Footballer of the Year had to suffer heartbreak as Portugal were stunned by Greece in the 2004 Euro final. His decision of leaving Barcelona for arch rivals Real Madrid, led to a lot of flak from fans. His £37 million Pound move to the Santiago Bernebeu led to a lot of hatred from Barca fans, but Figo continued to excel on the pitch, unfazed by criticisms. His club title tally reads Portuguese Cup, four La Liga titles, two Spanish Cups, three Spanish Super Cups, one Champions League title, one UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, two UEFA Super Cups, one Intercontinental Cup, four Serie A titles, one Italian Cup and three Italian Super Cups.

#7 Ruud Gullit

Role: Central Midfielder

Country: Netherlands

Caps: 66

Goals: 17

Clubs: HFC Haarlem, Feyenoord, PSV, AC Milan, Sampdoria, Chelsea

FIFA 14 Rating: 90

A practicioner of Total Football, Gullit is considered to be one of the most gifted players ever. The 1987 European Footballer of the Year was part of the Dutch team that won the Euros in 1988. At AC Milan he, Marco Van Basten and Frank Rijkaard formed the famed Dutch trio that led them to several titles. In 2004 he was named one of the Top 125 greatest living footballers as part of FIFA's 100th anniversary celebration.

#6 Romario

Role: Striker

Country: Brazil

Caps: 70

Goals: 55

Clubs: Vasco da Gama, PSV, Barcelona, Flamengo, Valencia, Fluminense, Miami FC, Adelaide United, America RJ

FIFA 14 Rating: 90

His goal-scoring heroics at the 1994 World Cup delivered the title to Brazil. He was given the Golden Ball at the tournament and went on to win the FIFA World Player of the Year. In an internet poll in 1999, he came in fifth in the list for FIFA Player of the Century. The 48-year-old is the third highest goalscorer for the Selecao in their history. His club career was at its peak during his stint with Barcelona. After netting 39 goals in just two seasons at the Nou Camp, the maverick striker courted controversies. He was fined for punching Sevilla's Diego Simeone and also fell out with club manager Johan Cryuff.

#5 Ruud Van Nistelrooy

Role: Striker

Country: Netherlands

Caps: 70

Goals: 35

Clubs: Den Bosch, Heerenveen, PSV Eindhoven, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Hamburger SV 36, Malaga

FIFA 14 Rating: 90

Nistelrooy is still revered at Old Trafford for his heroics while at Manchester United. Before falling out with manager Alex Ferguson, Nistelrooy's goal-scoring heroics had set the English Premier League on fire. The Dutchman had 95 goals for the Red Devils in just 150 league appearances. In his 13-year-long career for his country Netherlands, Nistelrooy has mesmerized Oranje fans. But a constant knee injury dampened his international career. The poacher is now eyeing a managerial role. In March 2014 it was announced that Van Nistelrooy will be assisting Guus Hiddink when he takes over the national team after the World Cup.

#4 Lothar Matthaus

Role: Central Defensive Midfielder

Country: Germany

Caps: 150

Goals: 23

Clubs: Borussia Monchengladbach, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, MetroStars

FIFA 14 Rating: 91

Matthaus is considered to be a German hero after captaining Die Mannschaft to World Cup glory in 1990. The 53-year-old is a veteran of five World Cups (1982, 1986, 1990, 1994 and 1998). His tally of 25 World Cup matches is the most by any player in history of the tournament. The German playmaker spent majority of his club career with Bayern Munich, and won 7 Bundesliga titles with the Bavarian giants.This midfield maestro is rated 91 on FIFA 14.

#3 Marco Van Basten

Role: Striker

Country: Netherlands

Caps: 58

Goals: 24

Clubs: Ajax, AC Milan

FIFA 14 Rating: 91

Dutch legend Marco Van Basten is ranked quite high even in FIFA 14 legends list. The Three-time European Footballer of the Year is noted for his superb ball control, finishing, heading ability, volleys and stamina. The former Ajax and AC Milan striker has a rating of 91 on FIFA 14.

#2 Paolo Maldini

Role: Central Defender

Country: Italy

Caps: 126

Goals: 7

Clubs: AC Milan

FIFA 14 Rating: 92

Maldini has etched his name into AC Milan folklore. The defender stayed all 24 seasons of his career at Milan and has registered himself as a hero and cult figure to the fans. With the Rossoneris, Maldini won 7 Serie A titles and 5 European Cup/Champions League crowns. The Italian centre-back was a part of the team that went till the final at the 1994 FIFA World Cup. In that unfortunate evening at the Rose Bowl, California, Roberto Baggio missed from the penalty spot as Brazil won 3-2 on penalties, after a goalless encounter. The veteran defender unfortunately couldn't live his dream of winning the World Cup, as he had retired from national duties when Italy won the coveted trophy in 2006. In FIFA 14, he has a rating of 92.

#1 Pele

Role: Striker

Country: Brazil

Caps: 92

Goals: 77

Clubs: Santos, New York Cosmos

FIFA 14 Rating: 95

FIFA declared Pele as Player of the 20th Century, enough said. The Brazil legend was instrumental in leading the Selecao to 3 World Cup titles in 1958, 1962 and 1970. The stocky striker also boasts of a phenomenal 643 goals for Brazilian club Santos, over a 18-year-long career there. In FIFA 14, this football genius has a rating of 95. The Selecao legend rarely has any weak link in his game. Superb in ball control, dribbling, agility, finishing and stamina, Pele is the finest in the FIFA 14 legends roster.