Top 10 playmakers in the history of European football

#6 Ronaldinho

It’s hard to think of anyone who could manipulate a football like Ronaldinho. It was almost as if the ball was a part of his body. He had it all; a blistering turn of pace, vision and dancing feet that left even the best of defenders bamboozled. He was even a set piece specialist.

Moreover, his awe-inspiring ball control, dribbling and passing skills made him almost impossible to contain at his best. He was capable of winning games on his own by coming up with a piece of magic that could unlock even the tightest of defences.

The Brazilian was an absolute joy to watch. Such was the way in which he destroyed teams that even when he got the better of Real Madrid, he received a standing ovation at the Santiago Bernabéu – something unheard of for a player playing in Barcelona colours.

His talents saw him be crowned the FIFA World Player of the Year twice and he will be remembered as arguably the most naturally gifted player the game has ever seen.