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#3 Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona was a complex character, but the impact he had on the game of football is immeasurable.
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Maradona's life was filled with controversies. A prodigious talent, from a very young age there was intense pressure on the forward to perform for both club and country. Maradona rarely disappointed on the field, but his off-the-field activities often overshadowed his footballing abilities.
There is no denying Maradona's greatness. The Argentine is regarded reverentially in the world of football, due to his incredible talent and his achievements in the game. Maradona won the World Cup with Argentina in 1986, and Napoli, where he spent much of his club career, have named their stadium after him.
#2 Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo is a modern great and continues to be one of the best players in the world at the age of 36.
Ronaldo was the top goalscorer at the recently finished Euros. Having made his name at Manchester United, it was Real Madrid that Ronaldo established his greatness. He is the club's all-time top goalscorer, and his rivalry with Barcelona's Lionel Messi is seen as one of the greatest sporting rivalries of all time.
The Portuguese superstar is currently playing for Juventus. He was Serie A's top goalscorer last season and his dedication, hard work and phenomenal fitness levels have all been widely appreciated.
#1 Lionel Messi
The greatest player to have ever graced the game, Lionel Messi's records and achievements speak for themselves.
A one-club man, Messi is Barcelona's greatest ever. A world-class goalscorer, creator and dribbler, the Argentina international has all the tools required to play comfortably in both midfield and attack, and is the engine behind almost every Barcelona and Argentina goal.
Messi won the Copa America 2021 with Argentina, thus removing a big weight off his shoulders. The 34-year old is a beautiful player to watch, with his technical skills and mastery with the ball unmatched by anyone at the highest level.
