Football is one of the most popular sports in the world, and it has produced some of the greatest players in history. For decades, fans have debated who is the best player in football history. While there is no definitive answer, there are some players who stand out from the rest.

At the top of the list is Lionel Messi. The Argentinian forward has been playing for Barcelona since 2004 and has scored an incredible 802 goals in his career. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and has won six Ballon d’Or awards, the most of any player.

In second place is Pele. The Brazilian legend is widely considered to be the greatest player of all time. He scored an incredible 767 goals in his career and won three World Cups with Brazil. He is also the only player to have won the World Cup three times.

Third on the list is Diego Maradona. The Argentinian forward is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and is best known for his “Hand of God” goal against England in the 1986 World Cup. He scored 353 goals in his career and won the World Cup with Argentina in 1986.

Fourth on the list is Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese forward has been playing for Real Madrid since 2009 and has scored an incredible 819 goals in his career. He has won five Ballon d’Or awards and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.

Fifth on the list is Zinedine Zidane. The French midfielder is best known for his spectacular volley in the 2002 Champions League final. He scored 73 goals in his career and won the 1998 World Cup with France.

Sixth on the list is Johan Cruyff. The Dutch forward is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and is best known for his “Total Football” style of play. He scored 285 goals in his career and won three European Cups with Ajax.

Seventh on the list is Franz Beckenbauer. The German defender is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and is best known for his “Libero” style of play. He scored 81 goals in his career and won the 1974 World Cup with West Germany.

Eighth on the list is Alfredo Di Stefano. The Argentinian forward is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and is best known for his “total football” style of play. He scored 514 goals in his career and won five European Cups with Real Madrid.

Ninth on the list is Ronaldinho. The Brazilian forward is best known for his incredible dribbling skills and his spectacular goals. He scored 208 goals in his career and won the 2002 World Cup with Brazil.

Tenth on the list is Michel Platini. The French midfielder is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and is best known for his “total football” style of play. He scored 224 goals in his career and won the 1984 European Championship with France.

These ten players are widely regarded as the greatest players in football history. While there is no definitive answer to who is the best player in football history, these ten players have certainly made their mark on the game and will be remembered for generations to come.