After taking stock of European players who have not won the Champions League and have not played in the final, let's take a look at the American and African superstars who have had the same experience. (Only stars who have landed in Europe and played in the Champions League are counted here, not counted as Pelé who has been playing in the Americas.) ）
Diego Maradona. Because in the early days of the Champions Cup, only league champions could participate in the Champions League. As a result, Maradona, who led Napoli to two Serie A titles, has participated in two Champions Cups, but it is clear that Napoli have not achieved satisfactory results on both occasions.
Hugo Sánchez Márquez. Sanchez, who has made a mark for Real Madrid, has played in the Champions Cup five times with the team, and the first three consecutive semi-finals have to be said to be a pity.
Claudio Caniggia. The Children of the Wind played in their only Champions League while playing for Benfica in the 94/95 season. The three-goal figure in seven games is remarkable, but Benfica finished in the quarterfinals.
Gabriel Batistuta. Barty is loved by many because of his loyalty, but it is also because of his loyalty that Barty only played in three Champions League titles at the end of his career. However, neither Fiorentina nor Roma are capable of getting the God of War to go further on the Champions League stage.
Diego Simeone. Coach Simeone has twice rubbed shoulders with the Champions League winner and has played in the Champions League five times during his playing years, with the best result being the quarter-finals.
Jay-Jay Okocha. At Fenerbahce and Grand Paris, Okocha played in one Champions League each, but the team was mediocre.
George Weah. As the only African player to have won the double Footballer of the Year, Weah played once with Monaco in the Champions Cup era. After entering the Champions League period, he played one more time for Greater Paris and two times for Milan. His best result was the semi-finals of his time in Paris, and he also became the Golden Boot that season.
Ronaldo. As the youngest ever winner of the Ballon d'Or and World Footballer of the Year, the Champions League winner is undoubtedly a major regret in the alien's career. Ronaldo, who rose to prominence at a young age, did not play in the Champions League with Inter until the 98/99 season, but he did not have a chance to play in the Champions League again until he joined Real Madrid in the summer of 02 due to injuries and other factors. In his first season at Real Madrid, Ronaldo played one of his best seasons in the Champions League, including a hat-trick away at Manchester United, but unfortunately Real Madrid finished in the last four that season. Subsequently, Real Madrid's performance in the Champions League became more and more stretched, becoming the sixteenth lang of the Champions League. Ronaldo joined AC Milan in the 06/07 winter transfer window, and since he had already played for Real Madrid in the Champions League in the first half of the season, Ronaldo was unable to play for Milan in the Champions League that season, and it was AC Milan who won the Champions League that season.
Juan Sebastian Veron. Veron has played for a number of strong teams throughout his career, helping them achieve many honors. But in the Champions League, Veron's team is basically lackluster, and reaching the last four with Manchester United in the 01/02 season is already the best result.
Ivan Zamorano. Ivan has only had one Champions League experience with Real Madrid and one time for Inter, and coincidentally both final results were in the quarter-finals.
Marcelo Salas. During his time at Lazio and Juve, Salas played in four Champions League appearances, with his best finish being runners-up in the 02/03 season, only that time he had to watch from the sidelines due to a meniscus injury.
Juan Román Riquelme. In the 05/06 season, Riquelme shocked everyone by leading the then little-known Villarreal to the last four of the Champions League. It was also Riquelme's best result in the Champions League, with the fact that he only represented Barca in the 02/03 Champions League except this season.
Diego Forlan. 10-year World Cup Ballon d'Or and two-time European Golden Boot winner Fran's best result in the Champions League was helping Villarreal reach the last four with Manchester United in 01/02 and Villarreal in 05/06.
Adriano. Ader's talent is unquestionable, but unfortunately he has not lived up to expectations, and his best result in the Champions League is only reaching the quarter-finals twice with Inter.