Ranking the Top 50 Players in World Cup History
The 50 greatest players in World Cup history
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As the 23rd FIFA World Cup approaches, a list of the 50 greatest players in World Cup history has been compiled, focusing on their performances in the tournament. Notable players include Pele, Messi, Maradona, and Beckenbauer, while Cristiano Ronaldo is notably absent from the list despite his storied career.
- 01The list ranks players based solely on their World Cup performances, not overall careers.
- 02Cristiano Ronaldo is excluded from the top-50 despite being one of football's greatest players.
- 03The ranking includes legends like Pele, Messi, and Maradona, showcasing their World Cup contributions.
- 04Fritz Walter, Vava, and Leonidas are among the early players highlighted for their significant World Cup impacts.
- 05The countdown will continue with more players revealed leading up to the top-10.
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In anticipation of the 23rd FIFA World Cup starting on June 11, a comprehensive ranking of the 50 greatest players in World Cup history has been published. This list emphasizes performances specifically during the World Cup tournaments, spanning from the inaugural event in 1930 to the latest in Qatar in 2022. Iconic figures such as Pele, Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona, and Franz Beckenbauer are featured prominently, while Cristiano Ronaldo is notably absent from the top-50. The rankings are based on a detailed points system devised by The Independent's sports reporters. The countdown begins with players like Fritz Walter, who led West Germany to victory in 1954, and Vava, who played a crucial role in Brazil's triumphs in 1958 and 1962. The series will continue to unveil the top players leading to the highly anticipated top-10 reveal.
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