Peter Schmeichel basically won everything in his career
#3 David Beckham
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David Beckham’s passing was incredibly accurate
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Perhaps no player split the football fanbase quite like David Beckham. While he was never the best player in the world – even in his pomp – he was equally never the overrated, preening pretty-boy his detractors made him out to be.
Best positioned in right midfield, Beckham wasn’t the type of player to beat defenders with his dribbling, ala Eden Hazard. But then he never needed to – his passing accuracy was unmatched during his years with Manchester United, particularly with crosses and dead balls.
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The statistics speak for themselves – over nine seasons, Beckham assisted in 80 goals. His own goal return of 62 wasn’t bad either.
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Those so-called ‘Hollywood passes’ that the likes of Gerrard and Lampard were usually denigrated for trying so often? Beckham was the master of them and rarely did they go awry.
While the game is played, somehow, at an even faster pace these days, a player of Beckham’s passing accuracy would still be successful simply because he could set up goals with one well-timed ball.
He’s maybe the best free-kick taker in Premier League history too, scoring 15 of them in the league during his time at United.
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Scott Newman
Scott is a veteran MMA writer with over two decades of experience, including his ongoing tenure in Sportskeeda, which began seven years ago. He has written over 3000 pieces for the organization, while also covering football. Before joining Sportskeeda, Scott wrote articles for websites like The Oratory and Inside Pulse MMA.
Scott has a degree in history, which drives his research skills and helps him compile accurate information. His long stint in the field helps Scott provide a clear take on important topics, such as the criticism of promotions regarding fighter pay. While he feels fighters deserve a bigger revenue share, he doesn’t want MMA to suffer with purse-split issues.
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His dedication to MMA writing won him the Feature Writer of the Month award for Sportskeeda in November 2021.
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