1. George Best
Although George Best was addicted to alcohol and beauty, that didn't mean the "Fifth Beatle (nickname given to him by the Portuguese press in 1966)" was thus vain. He was the first footballer in the history of English football to have a rock 'n' roll spirit, and his diverse and threatening attacking abilities made him one of the 20th-star stars of the 20th century. Once upon a time, his excellent footwork was hailed by the media as "pickpocket's hands."
His private life has also added another kind of legend to his career - cheating with Miss World after marriage, opening nightclubs and luxury stores, going to jail, participating in TV shows after drinking, writing songs and movies, deli advertising spokesperson... Although this led him to end his personal football career at the age of 27, his great position in the history of English football is still unshakable.
2. JAY-JAY OKOCHA
Long before Okocha landed in the Premier League, before Bolton fans put on clothes emblazoned with "Jay Jay", and before British teenagers began to imitate his movements, all German boys were already admiring him, and the young fans stared at the TV and hoped that they would one day become Okocha.
One day in August 1993, when Okocha's Eintracht Frankfurt was playing against Karlsruhe, he faced multiple defenders on the other side, and easily and skillfully slammed the ball in succession and shot calmly in the penalty area, like a dancer in the box, the ball went through the opponent's three-legged pinch and Kahn's ten-finger barrier straight into the net. At the time, Okocha was only 20 years old.
The soccer commentator on the TV said, "Oh my God, I'm not going to do it, I'll watch this goal 100 times." ”
3. Rivellino
Pele is indeed a great superstar of brazil, Carlos Alberto and Jairzinho have been instrumental in the history of Brazil, but don't forget the Brazilian goal-scoring hero who was active in the 1970s, Roberto Rivelino.
Born in São Paulo, Brazil, where his parents immigrated to Brazil from Italy at an early age, Rivilino played barefoot from an early age and had a left leg that the gods were jealous of. At the 1970 World Cup, he played as Brazil's left-back. In this tournament, the Brazilian completed the feat of winning the Goddess of Victory Cup three times, and Rivelino was instrumental, with a third of Brazil's goals being linked to his breakthrough on the left. His movements have been emulated by Ronaldinho, who is even an idol of legendary maradona. He also once teased Bailey: "Bailey can't do my movements, his technique is not as comprehensive as mine." ”
Riverino said of today's world football: "The technical, tactical and physical requirements of today's football are too high, and the so-called gorgeous football no longer exists. But now that football is a sport for all of humanity, we should celebrate. ”
4. Eric Cantona
No matter what you call Eric Cantona, you can call him a lover, a fighter, a mystery, a philosopher, a genius, an actor, a beer spokesperson... But he's definitely not the same as other players.
Cantona is irritable by nature and often breaks up with teammates and coaches on the team. From his departure from Auxerre in 1988 to his arrival at Manchester United in 1992, he travelled to six football clubs. And at Old Trafford, he became a true team leader. Ferguson once said: "As soon as he takes the ball, the scene will go crazy." ”
During cantona's five years at Manchester United, United won a total of four league titles. In 1997, at the age of 30, Cantona retired from Manchester United. Those signature ways of celebrating make the "Emperor of France" on the battlefield of the Premier League even more memorable.
5. Andrea Pirlo
Pirlo once wrote in his biography: "I hate the pre-match warm-up to the bone. That just disgusted me. Warming up before the game meant nothing more than masturbation by the physical trainers. ”
No matter how elegant the footwork, how precise the pass, how wonderful the shot, Pirlo never seems to have smiled on the pitch, but always has a face that does not wake up.
Pirlo's unique footwork and his brown hair and beautiful beard make him cool on the pitch. On his vineyard, you'll occasionally see him wearing a white T-shirt that reads "No Pirlo No Party Without Pirlo."
6. Dimitar Berbatov
Football managers tend to hate lazy players, and they hate it when every player gets wet on the pitch, but one exception is a one-size-fits-all, a moody Bulgarian shooter who is the "dashing brother" Berbatov. The Guardian once commented on him: "He is not playing football, he seems to be completely absent from football." Always looking high. ”
Berbatov seems to have been born with an elegant temperament that makes him dismiss any goal scoring opportunity and always wastes it in front of goal. You'll often see the famous saying in "Brother Dash": "Keep calm and pass me the ball".
7. Ferenc Puskas
Nicknamed the "Rushing Colonel", Puskas was the absolute core of the Hungarian team, the king of football in the 1950s, and although he was not tall, his foot skills were outstanding, especially his left foot, which was hailed as the most able left foot in the history of football. But the Hungarian footballer only spoke two English words in his lifetime, "vhisky" and "jiggy-jig."
8. Günter Theodor Netzer
In the 1973 German Cup final, Gaunt Netzer sat on the bench for 90 minutes because the coach was unhappy with his decision to play at Real Madrid. After 90 minutes, the two sides drew 1-1, followed by a short break between the players of the two teams, Netzer saw that the players of the team were exhausted, directly rushed to the field to replace the players on the field, three minutes later, Netzer scored a killer goal, the team won.
Tall, stout, blonde hair, and precise and imaginative passing, Netzel, from Germany, is known as the two great midfield souls of West German football alongside Köln's Ovillat, and one writer once described him as follows: "His passing is like a flying fairy." The handsome man loves Ferrari and runs a nightclub with his girlfriend called Lovers' Lane.
In January 1974, without the knowledge of the Real Madrid coach, he traveled to Las Vegas to attend the wedding of Tina Sinatra (American actress), and he has always held that kind of personality.
9. Michael Laudrup
Michelle Laudrup is a player with a strong personality. At Euro 1992, when the Laudrup brothers (Michel and Brian) left the national team blatantly because of dissatisfaction with the coach, Denmark was one of the strongest teams in All of Europe. However, he still won the title of the best player in Danish history.
10. Hendrik Johannes Cruyff
I don't remember the failed penalty combination between Henry and Piret when Arsenal played against Manchester City in 2005. This trick was not their own creation, but from the great legend of the Netherlands.
In December 1982, during Ajax's match against Heilmond, Cruyff did not shoot directly at goal when he took the penalty, but passed the ball to teammate Olsen on the side, after which Cruyff said he wanted to try something new and popular.
In addition to his astonishing speed and wonderful dribbling, Cruyff often does things on the field that have never been tried before, and says something that has never been said before. "Creativity, lightness, textbook." Has always been synonymous with him, he is the face of elegant football.
11. Zvonimir Boban
Boban spent ten years in Serie A, both playing for AC Milan, helping the team to a 4-0 victory over Barcelona in 1994 and winning the European Champions Cup. Four years later, he led Croatia to the World Cup in France as captain and finally finished third.
Boban was first known on 13 May 1990 with Dinamo Zagreb against Red Star Belgrade, two teams in what is now Croatia and Serbia. On the day of the match, Boban kicked a policeman who pressured Croatian fans, which immediately triggered a riot on the stadium. He was then suspended for 4 months, expelled from the Yugoslav national team and missed the World Cup in Italy. At that time, Yugoslavia was on the verge of disintegration.
After the incident, Boban said in an interview: "I risked my life and honor for only one purpose, and that is the dignity of my country, Croatia. "That's why his loyalty and blood have always been loved by many fans.
12. Lev Ivanovich Yashin
"Black Spider", "Black Panther", "Black Octopus" are his titles, "Black" makes him different, and because of his strength and sensitivity, opponents are full of fear for the former Soviet goalkeeper who always wears black gloves. He was Lev Yassin.
One player once said he was "a man who gets pleasure by saving penalties." Yasin was first known to the world thanks to soviet satellites. In 1958, during the Soviet Union's match against Sweden, it was known that there was a goalkeeper who could not only save the goal, but also throw the ball to help the team to attack quickly.
At the 1958 World Cup, it was Yassin's outstanding performance that helped the Soviet Union advance to the World Cup final. In 1960, the Soviet union won the European Championship, and in 1963 Yassin was elected European Footballer of the Year, the only goalkeeper to have won this award. Another amazing record for Yassin is that he has saved a total of 98 penalties in his football career. However, Yasin attributed his excellent goalkeeping skills to tobacco and alcohol, saying: "Smoking can make your spirit no longer tense, and drinking alcohol can adjust the tightness of muscles." ”
13. Socrates Brasileiro Oliveira
Just by looking at his name and his handsome beard at the 1986 World Cup, you know he's definitely going to be listed as "cool." His father gave him this name for his admiration of the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates.
He had studied medicine, so some people called him "Doctor", but he was also a man who could not leave his hands. He fought for independence against dictators, and was a good father, but he was known for his lust. He is like a walking contradiction.
As a star, Socrates is excellent in technology, dexterous in possession of the ball, calm on the spot, calm, quick and timely, and cunning in action. He excels in many positions and is an "all-rounder" on the pitch. Good at passing the ball with his heels and shooting in place. He had the privilege of representing Brazil in the World Cup in 1982, but did not win the World Cup. Probably out of frustration with defeat, he has since argued: "Beauty is the first, victory is the second, and pleasure is the most." ”
After that, he also wrote books on politics and economics and obtained a diploma in dentistry. He said: "If the people do not have the right to speak, then I will speak for them." My legs are my weapons. ”
(Translator: Zhang Bochen)