Many people the world over love to play soccer, with all of its tricks and footwork it is really an exciting game to play and watch.
There are many people throughout the world that try to make a name for them-selves in this game. Unfortunately not all of them make the grade when it comes to becoming a world renowned player.
But these following people definitely made it.
The Brazilian Maestro has to be the first person to mention. Edison Pele was just a 15 year old boy when he made his first class world cup debut for Brazil. This was a feat in itself and one in which he also managed to score two goals. He also went on to become known the king of soccer and was elected as the athlete of the Century according to the International Olympic Committee.
In a career spanning a quarter of a Century Pele managed to amass an amazing 1,000 goals. He was also reported to be one of the top 100 most influential people of the 20th Century by Time magazine.
Another player that was well noted for his craft and guile on the soccer pitch was the Argentine playmaker and scorer of great goals Diego Maradona.
Maradona played between 197 and 2001 and really established himself in the world of soccer. Unfortunately he has since made his name off the field too in some of his exploits.
Hristo Stoichkov was the Bulgarian equivalent of these two players. He went from playing his soccer at CSKA Sofia to the dizzy heights of playing for the top team in Europe, FC Barcelona. As well as winning the title with Barcelona Stoichkov went on world wide recognition as one of the world's top players. Stoichkov decided to retire completely from soccer in 2003.
Finally there is David Beckham from England. He got his big break in the game at just 16 years old in 1991. Soon he went to Manchester United and really started to become recognized for his great style of play. Beckham has represented England in three world cups with the pinnacle being made captain for the 2006 World cup.
There are many people throughout the world that try to make a name for them-selves in this game. Unfortunately not all of them make the grade when it comes to becoming a world renowned player.
But these following people definitely made it.
The Brazilian Maestro has to be the first person to mention. Edison Pele was just a 15 year old boy when he made his first class world cup debut for Brazil. This was a feat in itself and one in which he also managed to score two goals. He also went on to become known the king of soccer and was elected as the athlete of the Century according to the International Olympic Committee.
In a career spanning a quarter of a Century Pele managed to amass an amazing 1,000 goals. He was also reported to be one of the top 100 most influential people of the 20th Century by Time magazine.
Another player that was well noted for his craft and guile on the soccer pitch was the Argentine playmaker and scorer of great goals Diego Maradona.
Maradona played between 197 and 2001 and really established himself in the world of soccer. Unfortunately he has since made his name off the field too in some of his exploits.
Hristo Stoichkov was the Bulgarian equivalent of these two players. He went from playing his soccer at CSKA Sofia to the dizzy heights of playing for the top team in Europe, FC Barcelona. As well as winning the title with Barcelona Stoichkov went on world wide recognition as one of the world's top players. Stoichkov decided to retire completely from soccer in 2003.
Finally there is David Beckham from England. He got his big break in the game at just 16 years old in 1991. Soon he went to Manchester United and really started to become recognized for his great style of play. Beckham has represented England in three world cups with the pinnacle being made captain for the 2006 World cup.
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