Who are the most beloved football players of all time?

Football, or soccer as it's known in some parts of the world, is the most popular sport globally, and throughout the years, it has produced some of the most celebrated and beloved players of all time. Choosing the most beloved players of all time can be a difficult task because of the varying preferences of fans worldwide. However, we have compiled a list of some of the most famous and revered football players of all time.

• Pelé
• Diego Maradona
• Lionel Messi
• Cristiano Ronaldo
• Johan Cruyff
• Zinedine Zidane
• Franz Beckenbauer
• Michel Platini
• Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima
• George Best

Pelé is widely considered the best football player of all time, and he played for Brazil in three World Cups. Diego Maradona was a genius on the field and led Argentina to World Cup glory in 1986. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are two of the most successful players in the history of football, with numerous individual and team awards to their names. Johan Cruyff was a pioneer of the Total Football system and won three Ballon d'Or titles. Zinedine Zidane is a three-time FIFA World Player of the Year, and Franz Beckenbauer and Michel Platini have also won the Ballon d'Or three times each. Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, commonly known as Ronaldo, was a two-time FIFA World Player of the Year and won two World Cups with Brazil. George Best was one of the most talented players of his generation and played a significant role in Manchester United's success in the 1960s.

While this list of the most beloved football players of all time is by no means exhaustive, it gives an idea of some of the players who have left an indelible mark on the beautiful game.