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#3 Garrincha
One of the greatest dribblers in the history of the game, Garrincha could run around a football field all day with the ball at his feet. The legendary Brazilian won two World Cups and won the Golden Boot and Golden Ball at the 1962 edition. He was the first player to win both honours at the same World Cup.
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Garrincha's feigns and shoulder drops used to keep defenders guessing and once he gets into a good position, he can go hell for leather with either foot. He was also a set-piece specialist who could shoot with the outside of his boot.
Garrincha's feigns and shoulder drops used to keep defenders guessing and once he gets into a good position, he can go hell for leather with either foot. He was also a set-piece specialist who could shoot with the outside of his boot.
The Guardian describes Garrincha as the best dribbler ever. He was also extremely agile and had a burst of pace that would leave defenders often flatfooted or twisting their ankles. He is one of the most creative players of all time. With Garrincha on the field, his side would never suffer from a shortage of chances.
#2 Diego Maradona
Widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, Maradona is one of the two joint-winners FIFA Player of the 20th century. The diminutive attacker had a low center of gravity and could wriggle his way out of cul-de-sacs with ease.
He had a charismatic personality and was a mentality monster who could get kicked about all day and would still never give up. "El Pibe de Oro" ("The Golden Boy") as he was lovingly called was just like Messi. He was excellent with the ball at his feet and is also one of the greatest free-kick takers in the history of the game.
Maradona was the standout performer for Argentina in their triumphant 1986 World Cup campaign. Maradona was a one-man-army for La Albiceleste at that World Cup. He was also no stranger to controversy and with him on the field, there was never any lack of entertainment.
#1 Ronaldinho
No player in the history of the game has looked as happy with the ball at his feet as Ronaldinho. The Brazilian seemed to be having fun every time he stepped on to the pitch. He had such technical finesse and the attacking midfielder was renowned for his trickery, overhead kicks and set-piece abilities.
The Brazilian won the FIFA World Player of the Year twice in 2004 and 2005. He won the Ballon d'Or in 2005 as well. Ronaldinho played a starring role in Brazil's 2002 World Cup triumph. He could play anywhere across the frontline and in attacking midfield as well.
Ronaldinho is one of the most creative and intelligent footballers the game has seen. He is one of those rare Barcelona players to have received a standing ovation at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Ronaldinho popularized the 'elastico' and his skillset was replete with no-look passes, backheel flicks, 360s and stepovers. His vision was also unparalleled and could pick out his teammates from anywhere on the football field thanks to his stunning passing range.
