
England
1972-1982
63 Caps
21 Goals
(wikipedia) "... he was crowned European Footballer of the Year in both 1978 and 1979"

(wikipedia) "... he was crowned European Footballer of the Year in both 1978 and 1979"

(wikipedia) "... was voted the greatest player ever to have played for Celtic by Celtic fans in 2002."

(wikipedia) "... He holds the record for most goals scored in a single FIFA World Cup finals tournament, with thirteen in 1958."

(wikipedia) "... came to international prominence during the World Cup in 1982. In Brazil's first match of the tournament he scored a wonderful, winning goal against the Soviet Union, flicking the ball up and volleying it with blistering power into the net from fully 25 yards. He followed that up with another delightful goal in the 4-1 win over Scotland, when he feigned to shoot powerfully but then just delicately lofted the ball over Scotland's frozen goalie Alan Rough and into the far corner, from the edge of the area. He smashed a beautiful free-kick against the crossbar vs Argentina in the 2nd round group game from 30 yards out and this shot resulted in the first goal scored by Zico. He wasn't the quickest winger in the world but he was athletically built and had dazzling close control, as well as a shot that earned him the nickname "The Cannon" from his devoted fans."

(wikipedia) "... He achieved international stardom at 38 years old, an age at which most footballers have retired, by scoring four goals at the 1990 World Cup and helping the Cameroon team reach the quarterfinals."

(wikipedia) "... 197 goals in 213 league matches for Middlesbrough. 54 goals in 61 league games for Sunderland"

(wikipedia) "... He was the Golden Boot winner for the 1990 FIFA World Cup after leading the tournament with six goals."

(wikipedia) "... he spent the entirety of his professional playing career at Bayern Munich, winning the Bundesliga Championship four times and the European Cup three times in succession. Between 1966 and 1977 he played in an uninterrupted sequence of 422 matches, still a German national record. He was voted West German footballer of the year three times (1975, 1977 and 1978). His nickname was "Die Katze von Anzing" ("the cat from Anzing")."

(wikipedia) "... He was named the European Footballer of the Year in 1987 and the World Soccer Player of the Year in 1987 and 1989."

(wikipedia) "... became a household name for his goal celebration in the 1994 World Cup, scoring three goals for the eventual champions, and then repeated the feat four years later as Brazil finished second."

(wikipedia) "... was renowned for his "magical" touch on the ball and his ability to get past players from any type of position and then manage to score a goal... with his most memorable goal in Newcastle's stunning 5-0 win over Manchester United"

(wikipedia) "... one of the few players with World Cup medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. He was known for his passing ability, especially with his left foot."

(wikipedia) "... a highly-regarded winger who won domestic honours with Manchester United and represented England at the World Cup before injury"

(wikipedia) "... given a four match suspension for elbowing the American midfielder Tab Ramos in the 1994 World Cup"

(wikipedia) "... participated in the victory of Uruguay during the World Cup 1950, scoring one goal during the final"

(wikipedia) "... He was a crucial component in the Total Football side of the 1970s. A versatile defender, he could play in any position along the back four or midfield."

(wikipedia) "... won the 1982 World Cup, scoring a goal in the final... He is particularly remembered for his famous goal celebration in the final."

(wikipedia) "... He is the youngest captain ever to lead his team to the Champions League title"

(wikipedia) "... he captained Croatia to third place at the 1998 FIFA World Cup."

(wikipedia) "... has spent his entire career at Roma, is the number one goalscorer and the most capped player in club history."

(wikipedia) "... he won the European Cup a record 6 times with Real Madrid, scoring 30 goals in 89 European Cup career matches."

(wikipedia) "... He scored the winning goal against arch-rivals West Germany in a game dubbed The miracle of Córdoba, which the Austrians won 3-2 and which was Austria's first win against West Germany for 47 years"

(wikipedia) "... a scoring first-team debut in Liverpool's 3-1 win in a League Cup tie at Fulham in 1993. He scored all five goals in the second leg."

(wikipedia) "... the first player ever to score in three different UEFA European Championships in 1988, 1992, and 1996"

(wikipedia) "... FIFA World Player of the Year and won the World Cup Golden Ball in 1994."

(wikipedia) "... with Barcelona he scored 256 goals in 329 appearances. In 1999, during the club's centenary celebrations, a fans' poll declared him the best player ever to play for the club."

(wikipedia) "... As an international, he was in what was termed "the Magic Square" (le Carre Magique) - one of the great midfield foursomes of all time."

(wikipedia) "... played as a defender, and sometimes as a defensive midfielder. With an ability to combine solid defensive play with a near-unlimited passing range and surprising goalscoring talent"

(wikipedia) "... Played in Euro 96, Euro 2000, Euro 2004 and the 2006 World Cup"

(wikipedia) "... he was the first to score 100 league goals in both the English and Scottish leagues."

(wikipedia) "... Other than the 1974 World Cup, where he scored seven goals, he also participated in the 1978 and 1982 tournaments."

(wikipedia) "... was told by manager Stanley Matthews at the age of 16 that he wasn't good enough to be a professional footballer."

(wikipedia) "... He is still considered by many to be one of the greatest Italian players of all-time as well as the greatest Italian forward of all time. He was a great leader with superb shooting, unreal dribbling and an eye for the pass."

(wikipedia) "... He played for Real Madrid... He participated in three World Cups."

(wikipedia) "... an Attacking midfielder, striker and a winger for Brazil at the 1950 World Cup, where scored two goals. He is noted for his dribbling skills and pace."

(wikipedia) "... He was Man of the Match in the 1966 World Cup final"

(wikipedia) "... In 1978 he was named South American Football Player of the Yea "

(wikipedia) "...he won four straight La Liga championships with Barcelona... moved to arch rivals Real Madrid in 1994, with whom he won his fifth La Liga title in a row."

(wikipedia) "... won the 1980 European Championship and was part of the squad that finished runner-up in the 1982 FIFA World Cup and at the 1986 FIFA World Cup. He was also honoured twice as European Footballer of the Year"

(wikipedia) "... one of the most talented midfielders of all time ... played midfield for Brazil in 1982 and 1986 World Cups"

(wikipedia) "... His early success was as a free roaming left back, as likely to score from the right midfield as to stop an attacker in his own penalty area. Later in his career he moved to midfield and became one of the top midfielders through the early 1980s."

(wikipedia) "... playing at right-back for Ajax in the 1971 European Cup Final. During the 1971-72 season, he took up more of a central midfield role, but was equally adept in central defence."

(wikipedia) "... "had a good goal-scoring record, tackled and passed well and was also a good header of the ball.""

(wikipedia) "... He was notable for his versatility, as he played in all positions throughout his career, except central defender and goalkeeper. He was also a prolific goalscorer, for both club and country."