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Hockey greats

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Three Olympic golds and ball control that opponents assumed was cheating.

Centre forward · 1926–1948

Five-time World Player of the Year.

Forward · 2001–2016

Eight World Player of the Year awards — more than anyone, in any hockey.

Midfielder · 1998–2014

The highest goalscorer in international hockey history.

Defender / drag flicker · 1998–2012

Two Olympic golds and 453 caps for the Netherlands.

Forward · 1994–2013

Five goals in an Olympic final — still the record.

Centre forward · 1947–1958

Captained India to a first Olympic semi-final in women's hockey.

Forward · 2008–2024

Played five Olympics, then coached two gold-medal teams.

Midfielder · 1972–1988

India's youngest captain, and its defining modern midfielder.

Midfielder · 2006–2018

Player of the tournament at the 1984 Olympics Pakistan won.

Forward · 1978–1986