Introduction To Some Football Players
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England
David Beckham
Whoa! Do we need say anything abut this oh-so-hot and amazing football player? The eye-candy boy for Manchester United had always dreamed of playing at the magnificent Old Trafford and he did and how! He has been pivotal in Manchester United's monumental success with his superb football skills in the late 90's. With a wife like Posh Spice, aka Victoria Beckham, he is most loved face of the international media and of football. David Backham took the number 7 t-shirt from Eric Cantona and wow! Talk about famous football players numbers! Now after all this, no wonder every football lover wants to 'Bend it Like Beckham'!
Steven Gerrard
The Mr Cool for the fabulous Liverpool! ( I actually came up with a rhyme for Gerrard!) Steven Gerrard, another gem of English football is the captain of the English Club Liverpool. Playing as a midfielder, he is one of the best England has got. In 1998, he made his professional debut for Liverpool and since then the captain cool has never looked back. He is a master of penalties and free kicks and has been the man for Liverpool in times of crisis many a times and the most prized possession is the UEFA Champions League in 2004-2005.
Michael Owen
The blue eyed boy, almost as good as Beckham in English football is Michael Owen. With football genes in his blood, it would have been a surprise if he would not have excelled in the game. Started off with playing for Cardiff, then Liverpool and then NewCastle United. He has proved his mettle in world cup clashes and otherwise. He is one of the most famous football players from England.
Wayne Rooney
One of the spearheads of Man United attack is Wayne Rooney. He has made his mark on the football scene since around 2002. He has great footwork and never leaves a chance to attack. He was the youngest player in the English squad ever in the year 2003. He is undoubtedly one of England's most expensive players.
Alan Shearer
Alan Shearer was Newcastle United's captain and a significant player for the English squad. Started off playing for Balckburn in 1992. But before that he was chosen to play for England u-21. In 1996, he was bought by Newcastle United. He proved his worth- a whopping 15 million pounds by scoring 25 goals in the season for NewCastle.
Italy
Alessandro Del Piero
Good looks, great pair of legs and footballing sense is what characterizes this former captain and second striker from Italy, Alessandro Del Piero. He is Italy's one of the leading goal scorers and made his tournament debut in Euro '96. As far as club is concerned he was the top notch guy for Juventus. His name is amongst the famous football players names in Italy and world over.
Francesco Totti
One should see this Italian stallion strike and attack as a midfielder in action and you would be in awe. Franceso Totti is one of the best and most stylish Italian players though is best known for his job as a second striker.
Gianluigi Buffon
Ah the man in the box is as good at saving goals as his looks. Gianluigi Buffon always had it in his blood to be in sports. Lovingly called Gigi, he has proved himself for Juventus as well as for the national team. He has been a part of the Italian team which won the world cup in 2006.
Alessandro Nesta
Here comes the defending man for AC Milan football club, Alessandro Nesta. He is one of Italy's best known centerbacks and has given a good hand to another of the greats, Fabio Cannavaro.
Roberto Baggio
Amongst the all time greats of Italian football is Roberto Baggio. The second striker graced many a Italian clubs and the national team and lead Italy to dizzying heights of success.
France
Zinedine Zidane
The man with the unforgettable head butt, Zizou, aka Zinedine Zidane is still the most sought after player in the world of football. Excellent player and a star for the French team, he has helped France get the glory in 1998 (World Cup) and 2000 (European Championship). Interestingly the country with which he carved his career as midfielder, bought curtains on his flourishing football career and that is Italy.
Thierry Henry
Be it France or the English Club Arsenal or la Espana Barcelona, fiery Thierry Henry is not be held back. Henry plays a pivotal role when it comes to France's attack. He plays as a forward for France and has been a golden man for Arsene Wenger. Along with Zidane, Henry made France team a force to reckon with.
Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo
The girls go crazy when she shows his bare torso on the pitch. The football connoisseurs are enchanted when he shows his bare footballing skills. One of the youngest and exciting heartthrobs of football is Cristiano Ronaldo, from Portugal. He is known for his excellent footwork, especially his soccer dribbling moves. Wow! You could just go on looking at his ball play! This winger and a forward recently became the world's most rich and famous football players when he moved to Spanish Giant Real Madrid recently.
Luis Figo
Late 90 and early 200 was the peak period for this serious looking darling of Portugal and has appeared in Euro 1996, 2000 and 2004, as well as the FIFA World Cup’s in 2002 and 2006. The midfielder rapidly catapulted real Madrid to glory in early 2000. He was a former captain of Portuguese national team and has played under Luiz Felipe Scolari and Carlos Queiroz as managers.
Brazil and Argentina
Ronaldo
Needless to say he is one of the most famous footballer of all times - Ronaldo The Brazilian has no competition when it comes to scoring in finals. Ronaldo Luíz Nazário de Lima has played for Brazil as well as Real Madrid alongside Beckham and Figo. He has awards like FIFA World Player of the Year in1996, 1997, 2002, World Soccer Player of the Year in 1996, 1997, 2002 and European Footballer of the Year (Ballon d'Or) in 1997 and 2002 to his credit. Need I say more?
Diego Maradona
What do I say about this 'Argentine' god of football? World Cup went to Argentina in 1985, thanks to this man called Diego Maradona. The man who has been a subject of dazzling popularity as well as infamy. He is more known as a attacking midfielder and a second striker for his beloved Argentina rather than any club.
Pele
Another Brazilian hero, who perhaps paved way for Ronaldo, Kaka and the likes is Pele or Edison Arantes do Nascimento. He played as a forward for Brazil and was a top scorer for Brazilian national football team.
Kaka
Okay Kaka is anytime easier than Edison Arantes do Nascimento, right, for calling this handsome Brazilian footballer? Kaka is the most well known amongst Brazilian midfielders. He also plays for Real Madrid. His awards list is endless and some of them are -
England
David Beckham
Whoa! Do we need say anything abut this oh-so-hot and amazing football player? The eye-candy boy for Manchester United had always dreamed of playing at the magnificent Old Trafford and he did and how! He has been pivotal in Manchester United's monumental success with his superb football skills in the late 90's. With a wife like Posh Spice, aka Victoria Beckham, he is most loved face of the international media and of football. David Backham took the number 7 t-shirt from Eric Cantona and wow! Talk about famous football players numbers! Now after all this, no wonder every football lover wants to 'Bend it Like Beckham'!
Steven Gerrard
The Mr Cool for the fabulous Liverpool! ( I actually came up with a rhyme for Gerrard!) Steven Gerrard, another gem of English football is the captain of the English Club Liverpool. Playing as a midfielder, he is one of the best England has got. In 1998, he made his professional debut for Liverpool and since then the captain cool has never looked back. He is a master of penalties and free kicks and has been the man for Liverpool in times of crisis many a times and the most prized possession is the UEFA Champions League in 2004-2005.
Michael Owen
The blue eyed boy, almost as good as Beckham in English football is Michael Owen. With football genes in his blood, it would have been a surprise if he would not have excelled in the game. Started off with playing for Cardiff, then Liverpool and then NewCastle United. He has proved his mettle in world cup clashes and otherwise. He is one of the most famous football players from England.
Wayne Rooney
One of the spearheads of Man United attack is Wayne Rooney. He has made his mark on the football scene since around 2002. He has great footwork and never leaves a chance to attack. He was the youngest player in the English squad ever in the year 2003. He is undoubtedly one of England's most expensive players.
Alan Shearer
Alan Shearer was Newcastle United's captain and a significant player for the English squad. Started off playing for Balckburn in 1992. But before that he was chosen to play for England u-21. In 1996, he was bought by Newcastle United. He proved his worth- a whopping 15 million pounds by scoring 25 goals in the season for NewCastle.
Italy
Alessandro Del Piero
Good looks, great pair of legs and footballing sense is what characterizes this former captain and second striker from Italy, Alessandro Del Piero. He is Italy's one of the leading goal scorers and made his tournament debut in Euro '96. As far as club is concerned he was the top notch guy for Juventus. His name is amongst the famous football players names in Italy and world over.
Francesco Totti
One should see this Italian stallion strike and attack as a midfielder in action and you would be in awe. Franceso Totti is one of the best and most stylish Italian players though is best known for his job as a second striker.
Gianluigi Buffon
Ah the man in the box is as good at saving goals as his looks. Gianluigi Buffon always had it in his blood to be in sports. Lovingly called Gigi, he has proved himself for Juventus as well as for the national team. He has been a part of the Italian team which won the world cup in 2006.
Alessandro Nesta
Here comes the defending man for AC Milan football club, Alessandro Nesta. He is one of Italy's best known centerbacks and has given a good hand to another of the greats, Fabio Cannavaro.
Roberto Baggio
Amongst the all time greats of Italian football is Roberto Baggio. The second striker graced many a Italian clubs and the national team and lead Italy to dizzying heights of success.
France
Zinedine Zidane
The man with the unforgettable head butt, Zizou, aka Zinedine Zidane is still the most sought after player in the world of football. Excellent player and a star for the French team, he has helped France get the glory in 1998 (World Cup) and 2000 (European Championship). Interestingly the country with which he carved his career as midfielder, bought curtains on his flourishing football career and that is Italy.
Thierry Henry
Be it France or the English Club Arsenal or la Espana Barcelona, fiery Thierry Henry is not be held back. Henry plays a pivotal role when it comes to France's attack. He plays as a forward for France and has been a golden man for Arsene Wenger. Along with Zidane, Henry made France team a force to reckon with.
Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo
The girls go crazy when she shows his bare torso on the pitch. The football connoisseurs are enchanted when he shows his bare footballing skills. One of the youngest and exciting heartthrobs of football is Cristiano Ronaldo, from Portugal. He is known for his excellent footwork, especially his soccer dribbling moves. Wow! You could just go on looking at his ball play! This winger and a forward recently became the world's most rich and famous football players when he moved to Spanish Giant Real Madrid recently.
Luis Figo
Late 90 and early 200 was the peak period for this serious looking darling of Portugal and has appeared in Euro 1996, 2000 and 2004, as well as the FIFA World Cup’s in 2002 and 2006. The midfielder rapidly catapulted real Madrid to glory in early 2000. He was a former captain of Portuguese national team and has played under Luiz Felipe Scolari and Carlos Queiroz as managers.
Brazil and Argentina
Ronaldo
Needless to say he is one of the most famous footballer of all times - Ronaldo The Brazilian has no competition when it comes to scoring in finals. Ronaldo Luíz Nazário de Lima has played for Brazil as well as Real Madrid alongside Beckham and Figo. He has awards like FIFA World Player of the Year in1996, 1997, 2002, World Soccer Player of the Year in 1996, 1997, 2002 and European Footballer of the Year (Ballon d'Or) in 1997 and 2002 to his credit. Need I say more?
Diego Maradona
What do I say about this 'Argentine' god of football? World Cup went to Argentina in 1985, thanks to this man called Diego Maradona. The man who has been a subject of dazzling popularity as well as infamy. He is more known as a attacking midfielder and a second striker for his beloved Argentina rather than any club.
Pele
Another Brazilian hero, who perhaps paved way for Ronaldo, Kaka and the likes is Pele or Edison Arantes do Nascimento. He played as a forward for Brazil and was a top scorer for Brazilian national football team.
Kaka
Okay Kaka is anytime easier than Edison Arantes do Nascimento, right, for calling this handsome Brazilian footballer? Kaka is the most well known amongst Brazilian midfielders. He also plays for Real Madrid. His awards list is endless and some of them are -
- Serie A Footballer of the Year: 2004, 2007
- UEFA Champions League Bronze Top scorer: 2005-06
- UEFA Champions League Best Midfielder: 2005
- UEFA Team of the Year: 2006, 2007
- FIFPro World XI: 2006, 2007, 2008
- Pallone d'Argento: 2006-07
- UEFA Champions League Top Scorer: 2006-07
- UEFA Champions League Best Forward: 2006-07
- UEFA Club Footballer of the Year: 2006-07
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