The two footballers who really stand out are Pele and Maradona. I would give the greatest footballer to Pele for his sheer brilliance but also span of career. Maradona may have challenged Pele if his career hadn't petered out somewhat prematurely.

The others who make the top 10 would be

• Johan Cryuff
• Zinedine Zidane
• Franz Beckenbauer
• Michel Platini
• Eusébio da Silva Ferreira
• George Best
• Ronaldo (Brazil)
• Ronaldhino

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