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Akers: A true pioneer and football icon

Akers: A true pioneer and football icon

Friday 1 March 2013

Michele Akers was the cornerstone of the USA women's team from its inception in 1985, providing unparalleled leadership and character both on and off the pitch. FIFA.com looks back on her pioneering c...

Michelle AKERS
Michele Akers was the cornerstone of the USA women's team from its inception in 1985, providing unparalleled leadership and character both on and off the pitch. FIFA.com looks back on her pioneering career.
Hristo STOICHKOV
FIFA.com looks back on the career of the man considered to be Bulgaria’s finest ever player, the indomitable and outspoken Hristo Stoichkov.
Kenny DALGLISH
FIFA.com pays tribute to the glorious playing career of Kenny Dalglish, who emerged as one of the greatest players in the history of British football over two decades at Celtic and Liverpool.
Ruud KROL
As an attack-conscious left-back or an elegant sweeper, Ruud Krol helped Ajax win three European Cups and the Netherlands wow spectators en route to back-to-back FIFA World Cup Finals. FIFA.com recounts his brilliant career.
NILTON SANTOS
FIFA.com reflects upon the career of Nilton Santos, who helped Brazil win two FIFA World Cups and Botafogo honours aplenty, and was the man responsible for the birth of the wingback position.
Peter SCHMEICHEL
Peter Schmeichel was instrumental in Denmark and Manchester United becoming champions of Europe, and remains one of the greatest goalkeepers in football history. FIFA.com recalls his magnificent career.
Gyorgy SAROSI
FIFA.com recalls the magnificent career of Gyorgy Sarosi, who dazzled in multiple positions, inspired Ferencvaros to five league titles and Hungary to a runners-up finish at France 1938.
Paolo MALDINI
FIFA.com takes a look back at Paolo Maldini, the AC Milan and Italy institution who embodied grace and style on and off the pitch.
JAIRZINHO
For many, Jairzinho remains the flying right-winger who dazzled at the 1970 FIFA World Cup™, scoring in every game of those finals. FIFA.com examines his career as a whole, and the many position he played.
Francisco GENTO
FIFA.com takes a look at the career of the Real Madrid left-wing legend, the only player that has winner’s medals from six European Cups and 12 La Ligas.
John CHARLES
FIFA.com looks back at the extraordinary career of John Charles, the Welshman who revived Italy's Old Lady and proved equally outstanding in two different positions.
Wolfgang OVERATH
FIFA.com reflects on the superb career of Wolfgang Overath, a magically entertaining midfielder who dazzled for his only club, Cologne, and helped West Germany become world champions.
RONALDO
FIFA.com looks back on the astonishing career of Ronaldo, the specialist striker who experienced two FIFA World Cup triumphs, won three FIFA World Player awards and turned out for some of the world's greatest clubs.
Valentino MAZZOLA
An exceptional and alluringly complete player, Valentino Mazzola was the captain and inspiration of Torino’s all-conquering side of the 1940s until the tragedy of Superga. FIFA.com recalls his marvellous career.
COLUNA
FIFA.com reflects on the career of the Mozambican-born midfield maestro Mario Coluna, regarded by many as Portugal’s second-greatest footballer of all time.

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