10 greatest forwards of all time

4. Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the modern day greatest football players. He started out by playing in the left or right-wing but soon became one of the fastest forwards in the history of the game. They call him 'machine' for his physical abilities, moves, and dribbling skills.

He has played 773 club matches and scored 580 goals with 206 assists. For his national side, Portugal, he has played 154 matches and scored 85 goals with 37 assists. Ronaldo led Portugal to Euro 2016 as a captain.

He won Ballon d'Or award five times in 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016, and 2017.

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3. Diego Maradona

Diego Maradona playing for Argentina in 1985

They considered Diego Maradona as one of the greatest football players of all time. His dribbling, passing, and ball control was phenomenal. They called him "El Pibe de Oro" ("The Golden Boy"). He mostly played as an attacking midfielder and second striker.

For the clubs, he played 588 matches and scored 312 goals with 24 assists. He played 91 matches as a senior for Argentina and scored 34 goals with 11 assists.

He led Argentina to their 1986 World Cup win with two sensational goals, which are remembered even today.