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Soccer greats

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The only player to win three World Cups.

Forward · 1956–1977

Carried an ordinary Argentina side to a World Cup almost alone.

Attacking midfielder · 1976–1997

Record eight Ballons d'Or, and a World Cup to finish the argument.

Forward · 2004–present

The most prolific goalscorer men's football has recorded.

Forward · 2002–present

All-time leading scorer at World Cups — men's or women's.

Forward · 2002–present

Played Total Football, then coached it into Barcelona's DNA.

Forward · 1964–1984

Invented the attacking sweeper, then won the World Cup as a manager.

Sweeper · 1964–1983

The most frightening striker of his generation, twice over.

Striker · 1993–2011

Made women's football a mainstream American sport.

Forward · 1987–2004

Two headers in a World Cup final, and the finest volley ever struck.

Attacking midfielder · 1989–2006

The only goalkeeper ever to win the Ballon d'Or.

Goalkeeper · 1950–1970

Twenty-five seasons at one club, and tackling as an art form.

Defender · 1984–2009