#1 Ronaldinho
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There is a lack of footballing adjectives that can be used to define this genius. What has not been written or said about this metronomic talent or his playing style or simply put, his greatness in the football world.
Not many players whose peak lasted 2-3 years can boast of being mentioned in the same company as Pele, Maradona, Cruyff etc. Since our man here has made a name for himself among the greats of the game, this should be a testimony of his outrageous talent.
Ronaldinho at his very best was an explosive player. He had everything – speed, acceleration, dribbling, scoring, set-pieces – everything. He is celebrated for it.
However, if there was one thing in which he was better than everybody else, it had to be ball control. Football allows a player to control the ball using any part of the body, except hands. Ronaldinho could control a pass using any part of his body, that too while sporting a lovely smile.
His age and partying lifestyle may have taken that old pace and acceleration away but his first touch is still amazing, in fact, they are awe-inspiring. Retiring at the end of the season, this legend will certainly be missed. Rarely shall we see such cushioned touches.
Here are some players who are worthy of an honourable mention.
David Silva, Mesut Ozil, Andrea Pirlo, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Francesco Totti .
