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Classic Players

Garrincha
Stylish and spontaneous, Brazil's 'Little Bird' rivals even Pele.
Diego Maradona
The Albiceleste underdog, born into poverty, took on and beat the world.
Gerd Muller
Der Bomber scored goals at a breathtaking rate for West Germany.
Paolo Rossi
In the right place at the right time, the Italian had a knack of scoring crucial goals.
Michel Platini
With vision and elegance, Platoche played the game with his brain.
Eusebio
Born in Africa, the Black Panther shone brightest for Portugal.
Franz Beckenbauer
West Germany's triumphant skipper in 1974, Der Kaiser was a class apart.
Fritz Walter
The Mannschaft captain was a national hero in post-war Germany.
Roger Milla
The Indomitable Lion roared loudest at Italy 1990.
Pele
Immortalised the world over, O Rei won three FIFA World Cups ^TM.
Johan Cruyff
An inimitable performer, Cruyff was named Europe's best on three occasions.
Ferenc Puskas
The Galloping Major was the brightest star in Hungary's 1950s firmament.
Bobby Charlton
The Manchester United legend helped England to glory in 1966.
Mario Kempes
The goals of El Matador inspired Argentina to their first world crown.
Dino Zoff
Radiating confidence, Zoff barricaded the Italian goal for 15 years.

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