Who is considered the greatest football player of all time?

There is a longstanding debate over who the greatest football (soccer) player of all time is. It is subjective and depends on various factors such as personal preferences, era, achievements, and statistics.

However, a few names are commonly mentioned as contenders for the title:

• Pelé, the Brazilian forward who won three World Cups and scored over 1000 career goals
• Diego Maradona, the Argentine forward who led his country to World Cup glory in 1986 and is famous for his 'Hand of God' goal
• Lionel Messi, the Argentine forward who has won numerous individual awards and led Barcelona to multiple domestic and international titles
• Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese forward who has won multiple domestic and international titles and is one of the highest-scoring players of all time

Each of these players has their unique strengths and style of play, and arguments can be made for any of them to be considered the greatest of all time.