Top 10 active footballers apart from Ronaldo and Messi 

#4 Sergio Ramos (Real Madrid)

Sergio Ramos has been an integral part for both club and country

Real Madrid will be immensely pleased Sergio Ramos grow into one of the world-class and feared defenders over the globe. Signing him from Sevilla has proved to be a brilliant coup for the Los Merengues.

Ramos is one of those players who has played at the highest level for a very long time. Considering the last decade, the Spanish defender has made invaluable contributions to the success of both his country and club.

An intimidating leader on the pitch, Ramos has earned a stellar reputation for his tough-tackling and brave defending qualities throughout his career. Ramos came to Madrid when the dressing room boasted a number of big-name players. Yet, he has remained a rare constant presence apart from Casillas and Raul at a ruthless club like Real Madrid.

It was under his astute captaincy that saw the Whites win two back-to-back Champions League titles and set a new record in the competition's history. Also, Spain's World-Cup winning campaign stood on the base of his sturdy partnership with Carles Puyol in the heart of the defence.

After etching his name on every important trophy in the game, the 31-year-old is still going strong as Real Madrid look to continue their glorious years under the master tactics of Zinedine Zidane.