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#3 Marcin Garuch (Poland/Miedź Legnica) - 1.54m
Unlike the former two players on our list, Marcin Garuch — the 1.54m tall player is an active footballer. The Polish international currently plays for his hometown club Miedź Legnica.
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Marcin Garuch is widely regarded as the shortest player in Europe. Being a natural right-midfielder, Garuch's ability to boss any part of the midfield has earned him a lot of appreciation.
Although Marcin Garuch hasn't earned a national team call-up, he's been an important figure for his club Miedź Legnica.
#2 Daniel Villalva (Argentina/River Plate) - 1.54m
The 29-year-old attacker from Argentina is the youngest ever player to feature in a league match for the Argentine Primera División side River Plate.
Having shown early signs of professionalism, Daniel Alberto Villalva Barrios was wanted by some of the reputed clubs that include the likes of Boca Juniors, Rosario Central and San Lorenzo.
However, the Argentine international chose to join Los Millonarios due to his admiration for the 36-time Primera División champions. Daniel Alberto Villalva Barrios earned a national call-up ahead of the South American Under-15 Football Championship that was held in 2007. He went on to score 3 goals in that competition.
He also featured for Albiceleste at the 2009 FIFA U/17 World Cup.
#1 Élton José Xavier Gomes (Brazil/Al-Fateh) - 1.54m
Élton José Xavier Gomes was loved equally for his playing style and the afro-hairstyle. The Brazilian never failed to grab the crowd's attention whenever and wherever he played.
The now 35-year-old joined Steaua București back in 2007. Even though he played less than 10 games with the Romanian side, Élton José Xavier Gomes was voted by the fans as a member of Steaua București's best XI of the decade.
Not just the fans, but the management were also in awe of this pint-sized midfielder as well. Moving to UAE, the Brazilian joined Al Nassr. He went on to play for numerous UAE-based teams like Dubai Club, Al-Fateh, Al-Qadisiyah and Al-Wehda. Élton José Xavier Gomes also spent a loan stint with UAE heavyweights Al-Wasl.
At Al-Fateh, Elton's fine run of form made him a regular scorer in the 2012-13 season. In the process, he helped the club win their first ever league title.
