Classic Players

Eusebio

Born in Africa, the Black Panther shone brightest for Portugal.

Michel Platini
With vision and elegance, Platoche played the game with his brain.

Franz Beckenbauer
West Germany's triumphant skipper in 1974, Der Kaiser was a class apart.

Garrincha

Stylish and spontaneous, Brazil's 'Little Bird' rivals even Pele.

Diego Maradona
The Albiceleste underdog, born into poverty, took on and beat the world.

Ferenc Puskas

The Galloping Major was the brightest star in Hungary's 1950s firmament.

Bobby Charlton
The Manchester United legend helped England to glory in 1966.

Pele

Immortalised the world over, O Rei won three FIFA World Cups TM.

Johan Cruyff

An inimitable performer, Cruyff was named Europe's best on three occasions.

Paolo Rossi
In the right place at the right time, the Italian had a knack of scoring crucial goals.

Fritz Walter

The Mannschaft captain was a national hero in post-war Germany.

Gerd Muller

Der Bomber scored goals at a breathtaking rate for West Germany.

Dino Zoff

Radiating confidence, Zoff barricaded the Italian goal for 15 years.

Roger Milla

The Indomitable Lion roared loudest at Italy 1990.

Mario Kempes

The goals of El Matador inspired Argentina to their first world crown.