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    Sky Sports pundits Jamie Redknapp, Graeme Souness, Alan Smith and Paul Merson pick their top five footballers of all-time.
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  • @Samjie
    @Samjie 4 роки тому +3952

    I always feel like Cruyff is criminally underrated.

  • @henrywright5260
    @henrywright5260 4 роки тому +3054

    The fact Cruyff wasn’t mentioned once is just ridiculous

    • @prayudinovem2110
      @prayudinovem2110 4 роки тому +152

      Yeah, Cruyff make semi-amateur European Club, Ajax win Champions League 3 Times and also make Netherland a Giant National Team. He should be at TOP 5

    • @henrywright5260
      @henrywright5260 4 роки тому +71

      ROSINANTE CORAZON not to mention how he was instrumental in making football the game it is today. That man doesn’t get the respect he deserves up with the greats

    • @prayudinovem2110
      @prayudinovem2110 4 роки тому +46

      @@henrywright5260 in my opinion he probably at top 5 or top 3 player ever but also THE GREATEST SINGLE FIGURE IN FOOTBALL HISTORY

    • @ugoboss6898
      @ugoboss6898 4 роки тому +1

      Didn't really watch him. Will have to research him now, cos I have only seen video clips of him. Looked a proper footballer.

    • @ugoboss6898
      @ugoboss6898 4 роки тому

      @MannyLad 85, Laughs. I guess am not. Cos, I like to talk or write about what I know.

  • @dylanxlufc
    @dylanxlufc 3 роки тому +924

    POV: 17 year old me layed in bed casually watching this and hearing Pele scored a hat-trick in the World Cup at 17.

    • @no_type0122
      @no_type0122 3 роки тому +30

      It feels strange

    • @pato2200
      @pato2200 3 роки тому +16

      No. He scored two.
      Only Hurst scored a world cup final hat trick.

    • @racso932
      @racso932 3 роки тому +20

      @@pato2200 he did score three against sweden in 1958

    • @pato2200
      @pato2200 3 роки тому +23

      @@racso932 Brazil won 5-2.
      Two goals from pele.
      Two from vava.
      One from zagalo.

    • @racso932
      @racso932 3 роки тому +16

      @@pato2200 my mistake. It wasnt in the final that he scored a hat trick, it was the semi final vs france

  • @zeo4481
    @zeo4481 2 роки тому +41

    7:55
    When Messi has scored 2 times more goals than you and has 4 times more assists.
    More goals for his country and 3 times more trophyes whit his club.
    But people repeat like broken record ,,But Maradona won WC, But Maradona made Napoli champions" .
    So?
    2 great seasons compared to 15!
    Messi has been so far ahead of everyone else for a while now but people LOVE romanticising the past saying: "Oh but he could have been so good if he didn't have personal problems , Oh but he won 3 WC , oh But he scored more goals in the CL"!
    No! Its a TEAM SPORT ! How many World Cups you win has NOTHING to do whit how good you are overall.
    Carrying your teams to 2 trophies does NOT compare to carrying it to 34!
    This debate is ridiculous.
    He is winning his 7th Ballon'dor this year.
    Show me 1 person whit anywhere close and THEN we talk.

    • @jack-ot8eu
      @jack-ot8eu 2 роки тому +11

      Oh look a typical deluded Messi fankid

    • @mattvanemden7573
      @mattvanemden7573 2 роки тому +4

      he has no chance of winning the ballondor this year. no chance. ronaldo is the goat. messi stayed in the comfort zone his whole career surrounded by the best club team in the history of club football for most of it. ronaldo did it at international level, multiple leagues, languages, and countries. ronaldo cr7 is the goat. anyone who knows anything about football knows that.

    • @arunmohan1211
      @arunmohan1211 2 роки тому +17

      @@mattvanemden7573 pls watch football match rather than just highlights.

    • @Kehley82828
      @Kehley82828 2 роки тому +7

      @@mattvanemden7573 no chance you say lol

    • @syrupNpenalties
      @syrupNpenalties Рік тому

      Messi wins on in Barcelona. He cannot be greatest.

  • @ianclinton7629
    @ianclinton7629 4 роки тому +1266

    Alan Smith always sounds like he's commentating on FIFA. I bet he's like that even when piping his missus. Old habit die hard, I guess

    • @andyw9255
      @andyw9255 4 роки тому +67

      "Piping his missus" HAHAHA

    • @aidanLVbeats
      @aidanLVbeats 4 роки тому +2

      😂😂😂^^

    • @satvikkolla8796
      @satvikkolla8796 4 роки тому +60

      "I'm having a slow day at the office"

    • @danielhucky307
      @danielhucky307 4 роки тому +1

      @@satvikkolla8796 HAHA

    • @aaronshone30
      @aaronshone30 4 роки тому +15

      Nah martin Tyler is piping him about his “aerial ability”

  • @22conmanz22
    @22conmanz22 4 роки тому +1646

    I'm surprised souness didn't put Paul pogba at no.1

    • @haroonnadim4070
      @haroonnadim4070 4 роки тому +4

      😂😂

    • @VillaBoys123
      @VillaBoys123 4 роки тому

      Bore the fuck off with the Pogba jokes. This one doesn't even make sense.
      But Souness- Pogba =😀😀😀😀😀 apparently.

    • @ritul2345
      @ritul2345 4 роки тому +46

      No doubt he thinks WC isn't a big trophy because He hasn't won it and Pogba has.

    • @tn4184
      @tn4184 4 роки тому

      @@haroonnadim4070l

    • @tourzrap
      @tourzrap 4 роки тому

      Ghost Face shut the fuck up, not funny, fuck off.

  • @L0wridah
    @L0wridah 3 роки тому +95

    Who else agrees that Lionel Messi is the most complete player ever because he combines goal scoring, assists, play making, passing and dribbling all together brilliantly whilst Cristiano Ronaldo is the most complete goal scorer ever because he has 100+ right foot goals, 100+ left footed goals, 100+ headed goals, 100+ outside the box goals and 50+ free kicks as well as 50+ hat tricks, this alongside their consistency, individual awards, records and statistics alone proves why we are all lucky to have lived in the era of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, two of the greatest players to have graced the world of football.

    • @ParthPatel-no7kc
      @ParthPatel-no7kc Рік тому +5

      No, messi isn't the most complete player ever because he isn't a great defender. Di stefano, Cryuff, Pele etc. were more complete than him.
      There have been multiple players who were good at those criterias at the same time messi isn't the only one.
      Pele and Puskas are way better goalscorers than Ronaldo.

    • @pendu098
      @pendu098 Рік тому +5

      @@ParthPatel-no7kc peles defensive stats are not available

    • @ParthPatel-no7kc
      @ParthPatel-no7kc Рік тому +5

      @@pendu098 neither are Di Stefano and cruyff's defensive stats.

    • @ducatarina8310
      @ducatarina8310 Рік тому +1

      Dont get emotional, Top 3 is Pele, Messi, Cr7

    • @being5411
      @being5411 Рік тому

      @@ducatarina8310 cry kid cry

  • @LordFlashheart.11
    @LordFlashheart.11 3 роки тому +153

    Cruyff, Puskas, DiStefano, Gerd Muller, Jimmy Greaves, George Best, Bobby Moore, Bertie Vogts, Paul Gascoigne, Tom Finney, Stanley Matthews, Garincha..thats the beauty of this game..is the difference in opinions and it makes the game what it is...The Beautiful Game. Best wishes to everyone 👍🏻

    • @fatfrankthepeteacher2503
      @fatfrankthepeteacher2503 2 роки тому +2

      Best wishes to everyone too

    • @daverobertson623
      @daverobertson623 2 роки тому +32

      Paul Gascoigne?? Come on man...

    • @drcjoel1
      @drcjoel1 2 роки тому +4

      Honestly speaking these names were great players and icons in football and we can not doubt their ability or legacy but Unfortunately so is Neymar, Iniesta, Xavi, Aguero, Scholes to name a few but Messi and Ronaldo are in a different level, if there were Messi and Ronaldo in every generation then you will appreciate how good these 2 really are.

    • @LordFlashheart.11
      @LordFlashheart.11 2 роки тому +7

      @@drcjoel1 Yep I agree, Baggio was another who, on his day, was unplayable and he had a severely damaged knee. He was only ever fit for 2 games a season. Maradona was easily as good as C.Ronaldo and Messi. Kind regards👍🏻

    • @dankayden
      @dankayden 2 роки тому +2

      Amazing names there..garincha needs to be mentioned

  • @JHA854
    @JHA854 4 роки тому +395

    Souness: Here's my top 5, as you can see I haven't included Pogba. He's just not good enough.

    • @GiampaoloPazzini7
      @GiampaoloPazzini7 4 роки тому +1

      J 🤣🤣 too accurate

    • @LoyalFan9383
      @LoyalFan9383 2 роки тому

      The only list he would make is the worst footballers in the world. Well at least I’m Souness’ eyes

  • @jonertime9249
    @jonertime9249 4 роки тому +904

    Surprised Cruyff wasnt mentioned.. He had a football style named after him, and had a turn named after him. Vertically made Barcelona who they are.. His football brain was ahead of time..

    • @pink43560
      @pink43560 4 роки тому +35

      Cruyff was an exceptional player. The word technical is overused in Football, but his technique was flawless & graceful. You wouldn’t see Cruyff doing any knuckleball freekicks which only work with contemporary beachballs. Or doing 6 step overs, one would suffice with maybe a feint.

    • @thatguyaga1n
      @thatguyaga1n 4 роки тому +5

      True

    • @TimTomJimJom
      @TimTomJimJom 4 роки тому +42

      tim jones yeah I agree but bad examples 😂 aidan Mc Geady has a skill named after him

    • @jonertime9249
      @jonertime9249 4 роки тому +3

      @@TimTomJimJom does he lol..

    • @gabrielemariotti5780
      @gabrielemariotti5780 4 роки тому +18

      these people....Cruyff should be in every top 5

  • @user-gt2mi2wq4e
    @user-gt2mi2wq4e 2 роки тому +50

    My list :
    1. Pele (based more on hearsay and World Cup titles)
    1.Messi (not just a great goalscorer but also a scorer of great goals, one of best ever dribblers, final third passers, creators the game has ever seen. His peak is the highest I have ever seen, add longevity and you have the no 1 of all time).
    3.Maradona: World Cup 1986 performances will never be repeated by any other player ever. Had all the attributes that Messi has except wasn't one of the greatest goalscorers. And his off the pitch issues meant he never really played to his Mexico 86 level consistently enough.
    4. Johann Cruijff: footballs revolutionary. He changed the game during his playing days and than as a manager. A cerebral footballer with magnificent skills.
    4. Cristiano Ronaldo: longevity, goals galore, right foot, left foot, headers, long rangers, speed, anticipation. The perfect athlete. 5 champions league titles, success wherever he goes. All substance. The guy who goes straight for the jugular. A silent assassin.
    5. Backenbauer: the best ever in his position. Vision, passing ability, goalscorer and an orchastretor. A leader. World Cup and European Cup winner.
    Special mentions:
    R9: would be on this list behind Messi, Pele and Maradona if it wasn't for his knee injury and Brazilian party lifestyle.
    R10. Also would be on the list ahead of Cruyff if he had the longevity and had forgone his parties.

    • @sirspaghetti4218
      @sirspaghetti4218 2 роки тому +2

      Ok man i agree in everything except the fact you dont have Zidane

    • @sirspaghetti4218
      @sirspaghetti4218 2 роки тому +12

      @Rohan Chatterjee dude hating Ronaldo has nothing to do with loving barcelona coming from a die Hard barca fan

    • @thulasikumar1545
      @thulasikumar1545 2 роки тому +2

      @Rohan Chatterjee yes pessi so waste

    • @sirspaghetti4218
      @sirspaghetti4218 2 роки тому +1

      @@thulasikumar1545 hey hey hey, just because i said people should not insult Ronaldo does not mean you are supposed to hate on his "rival".

    • @mlongman
      @mlongman 2 роки тому

      Pele would not be very good by todays standards. Most of the people he played against played football part-time. He’s not anywhere near the levels of Messi and Ronaldo.

  • @shilpaprajapati4801
    @shilpaprajapati4801 3 роки тому +64

    **Honorable Mentions:**
    Johan Cruyff
    Ronaldinho
    Ronaldo 🇧🇷
    Alessandro Nesta
    Roberto Carlos
    Paolo Maldini
    Eusebio
    Romario
    Keane
    Steven Gerrard
    Zanetti, etc.
    Goal Keepers are very under rated, so
    Lev Yashin
    Van der Sarr
    Iker Casillas

    • @SorareSully
      @SorareSully 2 роки тому +1

      Oliver khan, but peter

    • @scarfs242
      @scarfs242 2 роки тому +5

      gerrard???

    • @dennothedanzadude
      @dennothedanzadude 2 роки тому

      @@scarfs242 Yes Gerrard

    • @MCart1215
      @MCart1215 2 роки тому +7

      If Gerrard is in there then scholes is lmfao

    • @soulsmischief2626
      @soulsmischief2626 2 роки тому

      you missed platini, hes much better than gerrard, zanetti or roberto carlos

  • @eimhinmorrissey146
    @eimhinmorrissey146 4 роки тому +1044

    Surprised Jamie didn’t put Mason Mount in there

    • @usainblake9167
      @usainblake9167 4 роки тому +2

      Eimhin Morrissey 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @kamchuenso7836
      @kamchuenso7836 4 роки тому +3

      The poor mason mount from Chelsea? What is the story?how is he possible to on par with those legends?........greetings from a Hong Kong Chelsea fan

    • @truebro77
      @truebro77 4 роки тому

      hahahahahahaahahahahahah

    • @scottquiggyquigg7479
      @scottquiggyquigg7479 4 роки тому +5

      Frank lampard is wanking off to your comment

    • @theshape6908
      @theshape6908 4 роки тому +1

      I’m surprised you haven’t put your cookie crumble championship on the line in almost 5 years?? Care to comment

  • @Anthony-xr7bv
    @Anthony-xr7bv 3 роки тому +1558

    Jamie: “maradona won the World Cup single handily”. Yep he literally did

    • @guilhermevieira6010
      @guilhermevieira6010 3 роки тому +30

      So did romario and zidane.

    • @tribalstring3611
      @tribalstring3611 3 роки тому +92

      So did giroud

    • @BigTone999
      @BigTone999 3 роки тому +185

      No he didn't, Argentina had the best defense in 86, they only conceeded 5 goals the whole tournament and 2 of those in the last 15 mins of the final. That is such a lazy argument, it also romanticizes the fact he cheated.

    • @Anthony-xr7bv
      @Anthony-xr7bv 3 роки тому +116

      Big Tone it’s just a hand of god joke, relax

    • @seven92023
      @seven92023 3 роки тому +73

      That's one of the biggest false myths. Maradona was brilliant but he had plenty of help. Valdano, Burruchaga, Braun - others players chipped in at important moments.

  • @jaja5870
    @jaja5870 2 роки тому +136

    Maradona was the most magical player in his prime. The audacity of over head assists and the skills displayed on the pitch were second to none.

    • @leemcr1894
      @leemcr1894 2 роки тому +28

      IMO JP I make you absolutely spot on? I'm 55yrs old and Man City fan.
      I've watched all of these players.
      Maradona could do things with a ball that didn't seem possible?
      Messi did it more consistently and for longer.

    • @leemcr1894
      @leemcr1894 2 роки тому +8

      Also J.P. IMO Maradona is perhaps the only player that has won the world Cup on his own? What I mean is Brazil would of won those world cup's with or without Pele etc..
      In 1986 Maradona literally won the world Cup on his own, whilst being kicked half to death.

    • @jaja5870
      @jaja5870 2 роки тому +2

      @@leemcr1894 Yes I agree. I would also add that Messi and Ronaldo are quite machine like in comparison to Maradona who was far more artistic in the way he played.

    • @DG8o
      @DG8o 2 роки тому +6

      yes he was ahead of his time but now we see those skills everyday but props to him for popularizing that kind of football thats why i think comparing players of different generations is pointless

    • @Shel230
      @Shel230 2 роки тому +2

      No Pele was better then him

  • @CrystalSauceOnEverything
    @CrystalSauceOnEverything 2 роки тому +55

    Ronaldo Fenomeno
    Just the injuries holding him back…
    The knee surgeries and the thyroid.
    Without that, we’d all celebrate him as #1.

    • @flapperjj95
      @flapperjj95 2 роки тому

      Agreed, unbelievable player.

    • @thechosenone1877
      @thechosenone1877 2 роки тому

      I agree 100%

    • @noone6796
      @noone6796 2 роки тому +2

      Injuries depends on fitness level

    • @lalsonkhongsai114
      @lalsonkhongsai114 2 роки тому

      So sad life

    • @dagotowka9191
      @dagotowka9191 2 роки тому +2

      No way .. he never had anything on the likes of Messi, cruiyff, Di Stefano.. people overrate him

  • @liamgavin3736
    @liamgavin3736 4 роки тому +408

    Pele got injured in the 2nd game in 1962, Brazil won that World Cup without him

    • @Sheepwillbesheep
      @Sheepwillbesheep 4 роки тому +21

      Liam Gavin yup. People always forget that

    • @RajKhan-ik2jf
      @RajKhan-ik2jf 4 роки тому +4

      Lus most of his goals came on friendly matches

    • @maldini3184
      @maldini3184 4 роки тому +81

      Yup. He got injured but he did play in the tournament so he's deservedly got a winners medal. Remember a certain Cr7 got injured against France in the euro final and his team won the final without him and his fans will tell you Messi doesn't have a international trophy so Ronaldo is better.

    • @DR-uq4hn
      @DR-uq4hn 4 роки тому +60

      I watched a documentary about 15-16 years ago & one of the Brazilian old coaching staff from the 58 & 62 World Cups stated how Garrincha was way more talented than Pelé & rightly so btw. Sometimes people get lucky & some don’t get what they truly deserve.

    • @romeodesilva9408
      @romeodesilva9408 4 роки тому +1

      Maldini Barker what was pele stats that WC? I can’t find it. How many games did he miss?

  • @Andrewx4
    @Andrewx4 4 роки тому +408

    Sky Sports - Sponsored by Airpods

    • @MohammedAli-qf7in
      @MohammedAli-qf7in 4 роки тому +1

      Anders ikr

    • @asem9767
      @asem9767 4 роки тому +10

      But clearly didn’t show souness how to use them 😂

    • @nikobellic2086
      @nikobellic2086 4 роки тому +13

      graeme souness going for the more stylish approach

    • @jackm3720
      @jackm3720 4 роки тому +1

      Dark Soul they’re in his ears aren’t they?

    • @Zak-xz4oz
      @Zak-xz4oz 4 роки тому +2

      Jack M but he didn’t wear the properly

  • @Footballazz
    @Footballazz 2 роки тому +87

    The fact Niklas Bentdner or Peter Crouch wasn’t mentioned is a crime….truly amazing talents that belong in top 5s

    • @YRS24
      @YRS24 2 роки тому

      Okay

    • @happyone7274
      @happyone7274 2 роки тому +9

      maybe top 5 from the bottom.

    • @Footballazz
      @Footballazz 2 роки тому +6

      Bruh...issa joke😕

    • @harryoates91
      @harryoates91 2 роки тому +5

      That's Lord bentdner to you please sir

    • @Footballazz
      @Footballazz 2 роки тому +1

      @@harryoates91 you’re absolutely right!

  • @reeco355
    @reeco355 3 роки тому +12

    IMO Diego was the best. Came from a slum, got kicked every game, had no privacy in his life, awful pitches & had to deal with the mafia. Special mentions for Cruyff & Di Stefano.

  • @slash4ad
    @slash4ad 4 роки тому +349

    Jamie ‘zidane who i played against’ redknapp

  • @ashblitzhd6595
    @ashblitzhd6595 4 роки тому +868

    We definitely take the fact that Messi and CR7 have been at their peak for over a DECADE for granted. In my opinion, no matter how talented and magical a player is, consistency is key, and Messi and CR7 are easily the 2 GREATEST OF ALL TIME. 🐐⚽️🏅

    • @ketanpatel3198
      @ketanpatel3198 4 роки тому +37

      Try staying in fit when you get legbreakerz week in week out. It's easy to say consistency when healthcare,sports nutrition and sports science is advanced. And you say consistent. 0 trophies in 15 years for argentina, 0 goals outside group stage of w c and 0 games in 4 finals...

    • @ashblitzhd6595
      @ashblitzhd6595 4 роки тому +106

      Ketan Patel, staying healthy also requires dedication from the player to limit/avoid drinking, partying, unhealthy foods, etc. Many players such as R9, Ronaldinho, and Maradona were EXTREMELY talented as players, but their off-field antics SEVERELY shortened their careers. Messi and CR7 have won numerous UEFA Champions League’s, Legaue titles, Ballon D’Or’s, Golden Boots, etc. If you don’t think Messi and CR7 aren’t the 2 GREATEST of all time, I respect your opinion. However, Messi and CR7 have been extremely CONSISTENT, winning trophies, smashing records, and dominating football for WELL OVER a decade now. They spend their money wisely on personal trainers, personal chefs, Doctors, etc. This allowed them to play to their fullest potential.

    • @ketanpatel3198
      @ketanpatel3198 4 роки тому +17

      @@ashblitzhd6595 yeah but drinking wasnt the reason r9 got injured..and besides when the playing field is levelled in international football cr7 and messi for the last 15 years have been above average at best...maradona r9 hands down better than cr7 and messi when at their peaks

    • @ashblitzhd6595
      @ashblitzhd6595 4 роки тому +17

      Also, try naming some players who were CONSISTENTLY ELITE for OVER a DECADE...

    • @ketanpatel3198
      @ketanpatel3198 4 роки тому +6

      @@ashblitzhd6595 and as for dedication a year before wc 2002 . R9 had 5 players round him in training saying hes finished. Questions were asked is he going to play football again? 1 year later he scored 2 in the final. Every game apart from 1 and won thevworld cup something cr7 and messi cant do despite having careers spanning 15 years plus..

  • @chutulotanbaro2507
    @chutulotanbaro2507 3 роки тому +39

    For me Maradona is # 1. He could win games with mediocre players around him. He had amazing skills no player had/ had. Some judge him, especially English men, based on his personality and grunge they had against him.

    • @mattvanemden7573
      @mattvanemden7573 2 роки тому

      A cheat is a cheat. He also was a drug cheat. Admitted in his book. Cant respect anyone that cheats. He doesnt have the legacy of Messi or Ronaldo due to lack of longevity bcos he was too much of a fat cokehead cheat, how can he be the greatest? no think not

    • @omunnie8055
      @omunnie8055 2 роки тому +7

      I understand but did he have the ability like Messi to score goals and assists

    • @aadityaraj9296
      @aadityaraj9296 2 роки тому +1

      @@omunnie8055 he was a no 10 bro just like Ozil, messi also wears the no10 shirt but don't be confused by that messi is a winger and they were play makers which lack in current football

    • @omunnie8055
      @omunnie8055 2 роки тому +1

      @@aadityaraj9296 but can Messi can play other positions messi can literally have the ball in his own half and dictate the game Messi can score and assists just remember that

    • @mizofan
      @mizofan 2 роки тому

      In his career, Argentina did better without him (1 world cup, 2 Copa America v 1 world cup, 0 Copa Amerrcia with him), far from mediiocre players. He is certainly the most overrated sportsman of all time. There is so much ignorance, myths don't match reality. People think of exciting skills, 2 great goals in 86 world cup but don't see the full picture of his faults and shortcomings, his overall career compared with other great players. He is certainly not in the top 4 of all time, never mind #1

  • @all-caps3927
    @all-caps3927 2 роки тому +4

    1. Messi
    2. CR7
    3. Maradona
    4. R9
    5. Zidane
    6. Pele
    7. Cruyff
    8. Garrincha
    9. Beckenbauer
    10. Ronaldhino
    Honourable mentions :
    Puskas, Di Stefano, Maldini, Xavi, Iniesta, Gerard Muller

  • @joshhodkinson9677
    @joshhodkinson9677 4 роки тому +489

    Harry Redknapp's top 5:
    1. Niko Krancjar
    2. Crouchy
    3. Hermann Hreidarsson
    4. Bobby Zamora
    5. Benjani

  • @DarioBrubeck
    @DarioBrubeck 3 роки тому +206

    "My Dad played against him.." - No higher praise than that.

  • @sirspaghetti4218
    @sirspaghetti4218 2 роки тому +139

    1.Messi
    2.Pele
    3.Maradona
    4.Cruyff
    5.Cr7
    Honorable Mentions
    6.Di Stefano
    7.Zidane
    8.Beckenbauer
    9.Ronaldo
    10.Ronaldinho

    • @theultimatesaiyanrose9114
      @theultimatesaiyanrose9114 2 роки тому +1

      Cr7 8th

    • @sirspaghetti4218
      @sirspaghetti4218 2 роки тому +25

      @@theultimatesaiyanrose9114 ok man im a Messi fan but 8th is disrespecting Cr7

    • @theultimatesaiyanrose9114
      @theultimatesaiyanrose9114 2 роки тому +1

      @@sirspaghetti4218 I’m joking lol

    • @mrhussain9008
      @mrhussain9008 2 роки тому +4

      Di Stefano has to be in there. Yes it was the 50s, but Winning 5 Champions League titles in a row scoring 8 goals in those five finals is mental!! Crazy thing was he was the orchestrator in midfield, he scored 8 goals in 5 finals playing in Xavi position 😂

    • @sirspaghetti4218
      @sirspaghetti4218 2 роки тому +3

      @@mrhussain9008 oh yes you're right!! i completely forgot let me edit

  • @TM-sv5hs
    @TM-sv5hs 2 роки тому +9

    Everyone talking about Cruyff which is fair enough but what about Ronaldinho? World Cup, Champions League winner, Spanish champion , Italian Champion, Ballon D’OR, 2x player of the year, without even considering the impact he will have had on Messi’s first years at Barca.
    Not to mention that totally legit crossbar challenge advert 😂

    • @maximus2536
      @maximus2536 2 роки тому

      Cruyff made barca, Ronaldinho made messi. Also forgot to mention modern football that is played is basically evolution of Netherlands total football which cruyff was a leader of.

    • @TM-sv5hs
      @TM-sv5hs 2 роки тому +1

      I think it’s clear that Cruyff’s style as a player and a manager has influenced football, in particular, Pep Guardiola, who himself has probably had a greater impact on modern football (time at Barca, Bayern, and Man City most notably)
      But who had greater influence on football, the Dutch or the Brazilians? For me it has to be the Brazilians. You’ve got Pele, Socrates, Brazilian Ronaldo, Garrincha, and the more recent likes of Ronaldinho and Neymar.
      And of course David Luiz.
      👁👄👁

    • @dagotowka9191
      @dagotowka9191 2 роки тому

      R10 isn't on this level flair makes people overrate him

  • @pauljmcmillan
    @pauljmcmillan 4 роки тому +444

    Respect to Redknapp for mentioning Brazilian Ronaldo.

    • @lukehart-morris8050
      @lukehart-morris8050 4 роки тому +22

      Might not have bean at his peak for too long but his peak was unplayable, same with Adriano which is another crying shame about what happened to him

    • @mick09ful
      @mick09ful 4 роки тому

      @@lukehart-morris8050 good bean tho

    • @Sheepwillbesheep
      @Sheepwillbesheep 4 роки тому +35

      Brazilians say he should of been the greatest ever if he looked after his body. The Phenomenon

    • @BenhurKifle
      @BenhurKifle 4 роки тому +13

      @@Sheepwillbesheep Not his fault. he had metabolism issues but at the time, the medicine to treat it wasn't there.

    • @semprelazio8864
      @semprelazio8864 4 роки тому +10

      There's only one Ronaldo ☝️

  • @sportslife3652
    @sportslife3652 3 роки тому +321

    1:50 Graeme said it best, about Messi & Ronaldo: "Enjoy this. Players like this don't come along every generation."

    • @HM-wn2in
      @HM-wn2in 3 роки тому +17

      And we got both at once.

    • @minatodroger7890
      @minatodroger7890 3 роки тому +7

      Will not see their like for a long time unless mbappe and Haaland reach that level

    • @Aman1012
      @Aman1012 3 роки тому

      both are flat track bullies.

    • @ga7889
      @ga7889 3 роки тому +9

      @@HM-wn2in messi the 🐐 tho

    • @isaacround5548
      @isaacround5548 3 роки тому +4

      @@minatodroger7890 they wont get near that level of messi and ronaldo

  • @alibarznji2000
    @alibarznji2000 2 роки тому +28

    I'm happy that everyone gives Zidane the respect that he deserves.

    • @valt1337
      @valt1337 2 роки тому +13

      ronaldo nazario is far better than zidane

    • @Daniel-ph5pw
      @Daniel-ph5pw 2 роки тому +5

      @@valt1337 exactly. For messi is the goat and he said the best player he deserves is the Brazilian ronaldo

    • @mizofan
      @mizofan 2 роки тому +5

      Of course he's well known as among the greatest, but Platini is being underrated.

    • @alibarznji2000
      @alibarznji2000 2 роки тому +2

      @@valt1337 two very different players in their own rights.
      I don't want to start an argument, but I respectfully disagree.

    • @alibarznji2000
      @alibarznji2000 2 роки тому

      @@mizofan I don't know why Platini is never talked about, but I think it's because Zidane has been more influencial despite Platini's 3 Ballondòrs.

  • @no3084
    @no3084 2 роки тому +5

    The best ever:
    1- Maradona leaded his weak teams Argentina and Napoli to win every things. His skills and ability with ball. Also, in training he did something no one can do.
    2- Messi and Cr7 they are both great and equally. Scores, assists, technicians, performances and consistent.
    3- Ronaldo r9, he is an amazing offense that can any coaches or teams relay on him.
    4- Zidane, his control, leader, skills and effectiveness.
    5- Pele is great at his time only, his numbers are great, although I think the WC 1958 and 1970 even if he didn’t play Brazil would win. In 1962 he injured the second game and Brazil won the WC. He also played in American league and Brazil which I think they were easy.

    • @z3ll345
      @z3ll345 Рік тому +1

      this has to be the most delusional list i have ever seen u put pele 5th lmao u kknow pele has over 1k goals r9 over pele omg its to delusional no way zidane??? over pele are u mad and messi should be first and cr7 like 3rd

    • @no3084
      @no3084 Рік тому

      @@z3ll345
      If the number is the only matter, Hegain scored more goals than Maradona.
      Secondly, most matches that Pele played were not recorded. One of the game was not recorded he scored 8 goals 😂 come on man

    • @z3ll345
      @z3ll345 Рік тому

      @@no3084 this man put zidane over pele

    • @no3084
      @no3084 Рік тому

      @@z3ll345
      Zidane has ability with a ball great control good vision and an excellent playmaker.
      Pele as I said he is very lucky because his time no good defenses nor goalkeepers!
      watch his videos on youtube “although they were chosen (short clips) and faster than reality” but focus on defenses and goalkeepers!

    • @z3ll345
      @z3ll345 Рік тому

      @@no3084 yashin?

  • @Andrewx4
    @Andrewx4 4 роки тому +403

    1 - Mustafi
    2 - Titus Bramble
    3 - Karius
    4 - Xhaka
    5 - Mustafi again

  • @mrwhite4020
    @mrwhite4020 4 роки тому +202

    I swear Jamie Redknapp is a parody 😂 when he turned up with that picture of Pelè and Moore 😂😂

    • @l3quack
      @l3quack 3 роки тому +2

      @Ricky Bowen Harry Redknapps top 5:
      1. Kranjcar
      2. Kranjcar
      3. Kranjcar
      4. Kranjcar
      5. Kranjcar

  • @aktharchowdhury9839
    @aktharchowdhury9839 2 роки тому +16

    Brazil would likely have had 4 World cups if the hatchet job that was done to Pele in 1966 was not allowed. Yellow and red cards were introduced after at the 1970 world cup due to this.

    • @stevenattias1803
      @stevenattias1803 2 роки тому +5

      Pele is my number 1. No way is he 3 or 4.

    • @mizofan
      @mizofan 2 роки тому +1

      That world cup wes fixed for England, and Brazil had to be stopped. Shameful refereeing letting Pelé be hacked.

  • @grahamjones6106
    @grahamjones6106 Рік тому +4

    When we look at actual ability, skills, vision, teamwork, tricks, speed, and I haven't even mentioned his goal scoring ability........ There's never been anyone, there's no one at present and highly unlikely anyone in the future to match Mr Messi.

  • @barbara-annemcgregor1769
    @barbara-annemcgregor1769 3 роки тому +765

    I’m surprised with Ronaldo’s heading ability that he’s not Alan Smith’s GOAT

    • @shahmeerturk2027
      @shahmeerturk2027 3 роки тому +10

      😂😂😂

    • @zainarif1654
      @zainarif1654 3 роки тому +10

      Bit hypocritical of him

    • @johnlloydbalanay7372
      @johnlloydbalanay7372 3 роки тому +52

      Coz it's football, not headball 😂

    • @beastnucleo8366
      @beastnucleo8366 3 роки тому +10

      Bcoz he has heading ability so he would be GOAT if it was headball and you know many players have even more heading ability then Ronaldo like VVD, Ramos, zlatan etc

    • @DaRBLX491
      @DaRBLX491 3 роки тому +7

      @@beastnucleo8366 Ramos has won only 53% of his aerial duels

  • @Adam-ky2wg
    @Adam-ky2wg 3 роки тому +729

    Georgie Best is one of the most underrated players in the sport

    • @swatejtripathi3083
      @swatejtripathi3083 3 роки тому +3

      True

    • @j_DanielOchoa
      @j_DanielOchoa 3 роки тому +69

      No, Cruyff is in everyone’s top 10, it’s just that maybe he’s not top 5, I mean of course he’s not better than Maradona, Messi, CR7 or Pele, so his place would be from 5th to 10th best.

    • @antiyoygame2001
      @antiyoygame2001 3 роки тому +33

      @@j_DanielOchoa he is way better then pele

    • @trainerzard7
      @trainerzard7 3 роки тому +53

      @@antiyoygame2001 no he's not even close

    • @vaibhavad4083
      @vaibhavad4083 3 роки тому +23

      Van basten is criminally underrated

  • @amardongare9909
    @amardongare9909 2 роки тому +3

    My list. Subjective ofcourse...
    1. Messi
    2. Maradona
    3. Cryuff
    4. Ronaldinho , Ronaldo R9
    5. Zidane , inesta
    But it's a team game. If team is very weak I doubt anyone of above would make much impact. And the best ever team I have seen playing is Barca under pep with those midfielders ( I don't need to put their names everyone knows.)
    5.

  • @ROSSNEWHAM
    @ROSSNEWHAM 2 роки тому +55

    R9 should be here. Incredible throughout the mid to late 90’s, untouchable. Then overcame career ending injuries to come back and win the World Cup. Battled hyperthyroidism, completely changed his style of play to compensate injuries in the 2nd half of his career and still had an insane goal to minute played ratio. Really underrated. Yes career peak longevity was not as good as messi or Cr7 etc but by far the best I’ve seen in those few years he was fit

    • @alphamentality5802
      @alphamentality5802 2 роки тому +1

      💯

    • @kelvinkaranja1799
      @kelvinkaranja1799 2 роки тому +4

      He is the best football player ever.

    • @maximusorbis2548
      @maximusorbis2548 2 роки тому +1

      @@kelvinkaranja1799 your a joker

    • @davidgraham8058
      @davidgraham8058 2 роки тому +1

      Even after his horrific knee injury he was the best player in the world by miles. Before the injury, he was as close to perfect as any player will likely ever be. Even my Northern Irish family say he is better than George Best. His prime is easily forgotten, but he was just that good. Before his first injury he was doing a 0.92 GPG. World Footballer of the year at 19. Balon d'Or runner up (unfairly) at 19. He was different.

    • @gabrielabraham9563
      @gabrielabraham9563 2 роки тому +2

      Yep R9 just based on talent was the best no doubt

  • @subodhadavadkar7158
    @subodhadavadkar7158 4 роки тому +401

    I'll throw in a few names just as food for thought
    Garrincha - He, more than Pele or any other Brazilian, represented the Brazilian "Zinga" and is the first player to win a world cup on his own
    Alfredo Di Stefano - 5 European cups in a row with Real Madrid. He could play anywhere and in any system
    Ferenc Puskas - the jewel in the crown of the all conquering Hungarian side (The Magical Magyars). Also won European cup with Madrid. Had a wand of a left foot
    Johan Cruyff - for me, the single most influential person in football and hence, for me, the greatest ever player. He was the Crown Jewel of Ajax and Oranje's total football. He totally transformed Barcelona with his vision which led to their great "Pep era". His influence will last for generations

    • @robinparker5731
      @robinparker5731 4 роки тому +12

      Johan Cruyff is the most underrated great player and for me Messi and Cruyff are the greatest ever.
      They are both similar to each other. For example: 1. Messi and Cruyff both had that extraordinary penalty 2. They both lost a World Cup final against Germany 3. They are both passing and dribbling masters 4. They both made Barcelona a great team

    • @KryptonitetoallBS
      @KryptonitetoallBS 4 роки тому +6

      When Madrid won 5 EC's in a row it wasn't the same competition. It was a competition introduced by Uefa and many countries didn't even have any representation. When talking about how many European Cups or Champion's Leagues a club has won I award Real Madrid 8 wins NOT the 13 they have.

    • @jack-ot8eu
      @jack-ot8eu 4 роки тому +4

      @@robinparker5731 a typical clueless man city fan

    • @MrClemdogs
      @MrClemdogs 4 роки тому +11

      Garincha is SOOO much better than pele! Glad I'm not the only one who knows!!!

    • @samuelbiswas615
      @samuelbiswas615 4 роки тому

      You have a nice list. I can tell you think that player influences and trophies are the most important trait which is not a problem.

  • @4leafclover523
    @4leafclover523 3 роки тому +510

    1. Lingardinho
    2. Fellaini
    3. Phil jones
    4. Chis smalling
    5. Ashley young
    And guess what? They all played with each other

    • @kaif6733
      @kaif6733 3 роки тому +15

      Best team ever

    • @kaif6733
      @kaif6733 3 роки тому +9

      And pereira as well

    • @alfredbrehmer903
      @alfredbrehmer903 3 роки тому +3

      Agree

    • @alfredbrehmer903
      @alfredbrehmer903 3 роки тому +3

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @user-jw3us7dy6f
      @user-jw3us7dy6f 3 роки тому +13

      unbelievable how they were robbed by VARcelona in 2019, could’ve easily won the 2019 UCL against loserpool 😤😤😤😖😖😭😭😭😭😭

  • @Samuel-ve6pq
    @Samuel-ve6pq 3 роки тому +103

    Messi is the greatest of all time 100%

    • @daredevils5742
      @daredevils5742 2 роки тому +1

      Really??

    • @wowok8375
      @wowok8375 2 роки тому +10

      Yes of course agree cant argue

    • @jamesrobertson7584
      @jamesrobertson7584 2 роки тому

      U2

    • @CallMeJunnn
      @CallMeJunnn 2 роки тому

      @@daredevils5742 The fact that you said Really with 2 question marks shows that you were dropped on your head several times at birth.

    • @daredevils5742
      @daredevils5742 2 роки тому

      @@CallMeJunnn who said Messi is greatest 100% 😂😂. Apne aap 100%

  • @viwedlaminimbande894
    @viwedlaminimbande894 2 роки тому +3

    CR 7, will only get proper recognition in 2080 and Future Generations will rate him as the greatest footballer of all time. Mark my words.

    • @alexanderkononov1862
      @alexanderkononov1862 2 роки тому

      Maybe because they wont have a clue because they didnt watch them every week, most from our era who watched very regularly from 2006 on, know messi is the best, at least football fans with lots of knowledge.

    • @viwedlaminimbande894
      @viwedlaminimbande894 2 роки тому +1

      @@alexanderkononov1862 Numbers Don't lie, CR7 is a Warrior, A Champion in every true sense of the word. That is something no1 can deny. Messi plays better football n I'm not disputing that But CR7 deliverers at crucial n critical moments. That is the major difference between the two

  • @simoncarter3541
    @simoncarter3541 4 роки тому +224

    I'm glad souness has his airpods in the right way round this time

    • @qwertyvypez
      @qwertyvypez 4 роки тому +1

      Loool which video doesnt he have them on right?

    • @simoncarter3541
      @simoncarter3541 4 роки тому +2

      @@qwertyvypez honestly can't remember which video it was but he looked like a complete clown. It's just funny when someone looks so daft but acts so serious

    • @simoncarter3541
      @simoncarter3541 4 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/3b9rwotUtb4/v-deo.html

    • @atikurrahman9304
      @atikurrahman9304 4 роки тому +4

      @@qwertyvypez Prettty sure this one too

    • @Chris-mi7dy
      @Chris-mi7dy 4 роки тому +9

      3:12 you can see he has them in upside down. Sky must be too scared to tell him.

  • @RickyMurga
    @RickyMurga 4 роки тому +398

    Maradona single “handedly” won the World Cup 😂

    • @rajeshrai1661
      @rajeshrai1661 4 роки тому +12

      This is biggest joke of the century u can say he contributed most but single handedly is way over the top and were all 10 players Diego Maradona as well or I missed something

    • @jimmycoon3320
      @jimmycoon3320 4 роки тому +41

      Rajesh Rai yes it was a joke about his handball

    • @Denis3998
      @Denis3998 4 роки тому

      @@rajeshrai1661 stfu his team was shit u hater fuck u without him no chance they would win lol

    • @ChandlerTingle
      @ChandlerTingle 4 роки тому +15

      Rajesh Rai rwooooosh

    • @keyaankhan2466
      @keyaankhan2466 4 роки тому +6

      Ricky Murga that is honestly the worst joke i have ever heard

  • @abhaysingh8607
    @abhaysingh8607 Рік тому +4

    Loved that how everytime messi was above Cristiano.

    • @jack-ot8eu
      @jack-ot8eu Рік тому

      Ronaldo is in everyone's top 5 here.
      Not bad for someone you don't rate

  • @valt1337
    @valt1337 2 роки тому +16

    1. Messi
    2. Ronaldo Nazario
    3. Maradona
    4. Cristiano Ronaldo
    5. Pele

  • @thehocuspocus9
    @thehocuspocus9 3 роки тому +249

    Is anyone gonna mention the fact that Graeme souness wears his airpods like a ninja?

    • @HarryG98
      @HarryG98 3 роки тому +2

      Are they upside down lol

    • @FNA27601
      @FNA27601 3 роки тому +1

      @@HarryG98 I think so lmao

    • @fortune2006
      @fortune2006 3 роки тому

      Talks sense though

  • @user-gc6vu9uz5k
    @user-gc6vu9uz5k 4 роки тому +289

    Its soo sad that R9 is not in anyones top 5 cuh when he was at his best, most unstoppable baller ever

    • @sangeenyahya5239
      @sangeenyahya5239 4 роки тому +2

      Adriano too

    • @Lala-qj7fd
      @Lala-qj7fd 4 роки тому +20

      @@sangeenyahya5239 Adriano was great but his biggest achievement is 6th in the ballon d'or. He never reached 10% of his potential or the achievements of any of the people mentioned in this video.

    • @user-gc6vu9uz5k
      @user-gc6vu9uz5k 4 роки тому +2

      sangeen yahya naa not adriano, however if that guy reached his potential, he would be in that conversation 100%, when i first saw Adriano i got soo happy becuh i said weve found the new R9, but sadly family problems prevented him from being one of the best ever

    • @ugoboss6898
      @ugoboss6898 4 роки тому +12

      @@Lala-qj7fd, Andriano was very good. But, not great. Not even close. Ronaldo de Lima was doing magic guys. Andiano could shoot and was strong but not close to Ronaldo.

    • @vincemulla9375
      @vincemulla9375 4 роки тому +16

      Theirry Henry dominated English football for 7 years and gets no mention

  • @porkwop9171
    @porkwop9171 2 роки тому +14

    Based on sheer talent alone I would put roberto baggio and R9 in my top 5. Baggio was the new coming of Maradona. And R9 was set up to be the greatest striker ever. Too bad both their careers were hindered by such awful injuries. Especially baggios.

    • @tonron888
      @tonron888 2 роки тому

      Baggio couldnt lace ronaldos boots

    • @jimherleva4541
      @jimherleva4541 2 роки тому +3

      Totally agree. Baggio was the most the entertaining player I ever saw, and he did it with two knackered knees in the hardest, defensive division ever. Maradona too. Places 1 and 2 would be Baggio and Maradona - not necessarily in that order. Cryuff third.

    • @ParthPatel-no7kc
      @ParthPatel-no7kc Рік тому

      @@jimherleva4541 Pelé was way more naturally gifted than anyone.

    • @pritam_chavan10
      @pritam_chavan10 Рік тому

      @@ParthPatel-no7kc how old are you? Grandpa
      plumbers and farmers were the Pele's opponents

    • @alluvialedaempfer962
      @alluvialedaempfer962 Рік тому

      I would make the case R9 is the greatest striker ever. Name a better one: Go

  • @albertgrigorjan3521
    @albertgrigorjan3521 3 роки тому +4

    It’s just what you like more about a player isnt it, heading or dribbling, quick or strong, elegant or fancy.. your goat is what you prefer to watch the most. Having said that, if any of the following players is not in your top 10 you do have a problem.
    (Not in order)
    Maradona
    Pele
    Cruijff
    Ronaldo
    Messi
    Eusebio
    George Best
    R9
    Zidane
    Beckenbauer

  • @toxik472
    @toxik472 4 роки тому +54

    Listening to Alan Smith waiting on Martin Tyler to respond

  • @leewoolsey9311
    @leewoolsey9311 3 роки тому +276

    Puskas and Cruyff both deserve at least a mention, they were the key figures in teams that were not only great but actually sparked revolutions within the game.

    • @josteinbyum1373
      @josteinbyum1373 3 роки тому +10

      And Di Stefano, even better for Madrid than puskas

    • @leeobrien8492
      @leeobrien8492 3 роки тому +4

      Just because they have an icon on fifa doesn't mean they're better than any1 in the top 5

    • @hl8642
      @hl8642 3 роки тому +20

      @@leeobrien8492 you’ve probably never heard of puskas til fifa, go watch him when he took Hungary to a World Cup final single handedly. Pioneer of the game, one of the first players to master the step over and pullback

    • @Robmoran1989
      @Robmoran1989 3 роки тому +3

      @@hl8642 Puskas is the greatest ever

    • @XanderFIFA
      @XanderFIFA 2 роки тому +4

      @@hl8642 Not really single handedly. The 1954 Hungary team is considered the best national team of all time

  • @maden341
    @maden341 2 роки тому +19

    R9 should be in everyone's top 5...unbelievable player...dribbling at pace...was unstoppable...

    • @dagotowka9191
      @dagotowka9191 2 роки тому

      That's a shit opinion isn't top 15.. had potential to be but based on what he achieved no chance

    • @daredevils5742
      @daredevils5742 2 роки тому +2

      Logivity matters bro

    • @davidgraham8058
      @davidgraham8058 2 роки тому +1

      If he hadn't had that first knee injury, he would be everybody's no 1. For me, he still is the best.

  • @implive17
    @implive17 3 роки тому +10

    I'm surprised Nicklas Bandtner is on one's list? He is one of the greats if not the greatest.

  • @domwr1955
    @domwr1955 4 роки тому +112

    Not one mention of Jesse Lingard, that’s how you know these lot don’t have a clue

    • @tylerobrien1468
      @tylerobrien1468 4 роки тому +9

      Lingard will come good in the next 5 years

    • @CR19917
      @CR19917 4 роки тому +10

      Exciting young talent that Lingard - give him a few years and he'll be world class

    • @youngcene5368
      @youngcene5368 4 роки тому +4

      Give him time he’s only 49

    • @unique.handle
      @unique.handle 4 роки тому +1

      Still recycling this dead joke I see............... not have the time to think of something new?

    • @tylerobrien1468
      @tylerobrien1468 4 роки тому +2

      @@unique.handle no pal

  • @adamczerepinski9575
    @adamczerepinski9575 4 роки тому +7

    Combined list:
    1) Lionel Messi - 17 points
    2) D. Maradona - 14 points
    3) C. Ronaldo - 13 points
    4) Pele - 10 points
    5) Zidane - 2* points
    6) Van Basten - 2* points
    =7) Beckenbauer - 1 point
    =7) Maldini - 1 point
    Here's how I did the scoring:
    1st place - 5 points
    2nd place - 4 points
    3rd place - 3 points
    4th place - 2 points
    5th place - 1 point
    if there is a tie, then I choose the player who appeared on more lists

  • @pinhead3539
    @pinhead3539 3 роки тому +10

    If George best where around when Alex ferguson was manager, how amazing he played for Manchester United between 1963 to 1974 and he was only 27 when he stopped playing. George Best would run rings around any player in the world and would be an scoring machine, his close ball control was second to none.

    • @pinhead3539
      @pinhead3539 3 роки тому

      Messi knows he won't be has good playing in the premier league it's easy to play in Europe that's why he's staying there.
      (1) Best
      (2) Ronaldo
      (3) Messi

    • @pinhead3539
      @pinhead3539 3 роки тому

      Only playing in Europe he only look good on the training ground or in the under 21 lol
      Ok what about the best goalkeeper ever ?

    • @jamesgordon2805
      @jamesgordon2805 2 роки тому +2

      @NMA 55 NIDHIN JOBI No he is not better than Best.

    • @jamesgordon2805
      @jamesgordon2805 2 роки тому +2

      @NMA 55 NIDHIN JOBI Your opinion. Best was a far more complete player than Messi, for a start he was two footed and displayed all his amazing dribbling skills on pitches covered in mud. Messi does it on pitches like a bowling green. Messi is a great player indeed, but you had to see Best to appreciate just how great he was.

    • @Cartierian
      @Cartierian 2 роки тому +1

      @@jamesgordon2805 Best didn’t have longevity so therefore can’t be considered the greatest of all time, he retired at 27

  • @garymaidman625
    @garymaidman625 3 роки тому +9

    Beckenbauer is the only player mentioned that actually created his own position, the libero position.

    • @ursula3438
      @ursula3438 Рік тому

      CR7 created a winger/cf hybrid.

    • @garymaidman625
      @garymaidman625 Рік тому

      @@ursula3438 that position was already in effect.

  • @goatguire2000
    @goatguire2000 3 роки тому +122

    1. Lingard 2. Mustafi 3. Phil Jones 4. David luiz 5. Loris Karius

  • @simongosden4170
    @simongosden4170 4 роки тому +264

    Gary Neville's top 5
    1. Beckham
    2. Ronaldo
    3. Giggs
    4. Cantona
    5. Scholes

    • @mainaccount7585
      @mainaccount7585 4 роки тому +15

      Can imagine Roy Keane saying this

    • @ugoboss6898
      @ugoboss6898 4 роки тому

      Laughs. Naaa, he can be honest, I think.

    • @erikalsgaard8880
      @erikalsgaard8880 4 роки тому

      @@ugoboss6898 Nah.

    • @ugoboss6898
      @ugoboss6898 4 роки тому

      @@erikalsgaard8880, lol. I have seen him be honest sometimes. Though, they can't hide their bias when it comes to their countrymen mosttimes.

    • @mister.c4631
      @mister.c4631 4 роки тому +3

      Neville would be too scared to leave Keane out

  • @gsanks
    @gsanks 2 роки тому +6

    What would be the parameters we need to look at? Consistency, Ability, Technique, Imagination, Teamsmanship.
    Messi and Maradona score high on all 5. Cristiano and Pele on 4 (excluding imagination and teamsmanship respectively).
    In addition, Cristiano played with outstanding teams at MU, RM and Juve. Pele played with an outstanding Brazil team throughout (and for the record, he wasn't the best player of the team in 1958 or 1970) and never played in Europe. Messi played a large part of his career with a mediocre Argentina team and an excellent Barca one.
    But what Maradona did with an ordinary Argentina team and a bottom ranked Napoli are incomparable in the history of football.

    • @ak_47fl37
      @ak_47fl37 2 роки тому

      agree almost everything but u missed some major aspects tho

  • @thequietmanpaddynevin9091
    @thequietmanpaddynevin9091 2 роки тому +4

    Brazilian Ronaldo just couldn’t be stopped by anyone on a good day , Maradona probably the only other one on that list you could say that about!! And I love watching Christiano R and Messi but both are not breaking down a great Milan defence for example however I think big ronaldo does as with Maradona circa mid to late 80 s

  • @inglese2996
    @inglese2996 4 роки тому +54

    6:40 Jamie Redknapp "I love a list" :D
    Who doesn't Jamie, who doesn't.

  • @connorf4035
    @connorf4035 4 роки тому +32

    Can't believe souness is still wearing his airpods upside down, it's been WEEKS ffs

  • @youngAI
    @youngAI 3 роки тому +4

    Puskas, maldini, cruyff, di Stefano, need to be mentioned in that convo

  • @ykg6rayan843
    @ykg6rayan843 2 роки тому +8

    Ronaldo FENOMENO nazario de Lima! #1 beautiful thing to watch

  • @user-pn3fb9eo5i
    @user-pn3fb9eo5i 4 роки тому +373

    Jamie picked Pele because "everyone said he was the man" hahahaha.

    • @fbaallied
      @fbaallied 4 роки тому +19

      No, because he was!

    • @ricardo160100
      @ricardo160100 4 роки тому +6

      Only our grandparents can say what he really was 😂

    • @simongosden4170
      @simongosden4170 4 роки тому +23

      This is my issue. Same as the Gerrard/Lampard/Scholes debate where someone pulls the old chestnut Xavi and Iniesta said Scholes was the dogs bollocks. Form your own opinion

    • @mitchrapp5214
      @mitchrapp5214 4 роки тому +15

      The problem is you are just left with recency bias. His feats definitely mean he should be in the conversation even if we never saw him live. He came second in a vote for athlete of the century in 2000 behind Mohammed Ali.

    • @user-pn3fb9eo5i
      @user-pn3fb9eo5i 4 роки тому +12

      The next time someone tells you that Ali is the greatest boxer, ask them if they have watched a single fight of his on video.

  • @daniloelias9887
    @daniloelias9887 3 роки тому +419

    How come ronaldo fenomeno didn't even get a mention oh my god....

    • @naimd6553
      @naimd6553 3 роки тому +143

      think they did mention consistency and longevity. if he stayed healthy didn’t get injured he surely would have been on there

    • @jezzje
      @jezzje 3 роки тому +34

      Jamie mentions him atleast mate he was potentialy the greatest 9 ever what a shame he never hit his full prime.

    • @rollup3275
      @rollup3275 3 роки тому +34

      R9 is the greatest ever striker just like ronaldinho is greatest skillfull player but its about consistency,but their prime is unmatchable,and messi 90 goal a season its never gonna be broken.

    • @ajriley99
      @ajriley99 3 роки тому +1

      Longevity

    • @havertzthefuturegoat2518
      @havertzthefuturegoat2518 3 роки тому +1

      @ismail adam he didn't display it as often but Ronaldinho did

  • @bobinscotland
    @bobinscotland 2 роки тому +4

    Jamie got the list closest to mine... first four spot on with PELE at the very top, ending with Johann Cruyff in fifth place.

  • @Tommy-kl3wl
    @Tommy-kl3wl Рік тому +6

    Messi🐐🇦🇷

  • @k2khd128
    @k2khd128 3 роки тому +142

    Zico , Romario and Cryuff are soo underrated.

    • @charliecharlie846
      @charliecharlie846 2 роки тому +12

      Cruyff is not underrated. Everybody realises he’s better than 99.99% of all the people to ever play the sport and the fact that he hasn’t been mentioned once is perhaps a little upsetting but I have no doubt his name came up whilst all these pundits were creating their rankings,

    • @jamesrobertson7584
      @jamesrobertson7584 2 роки тому

      Ok

    • @idontmakecontent4870
      @idontmakecontent4870 2 роки тому +1

      Romario in the top 5? He scored most of his goals in trashy leagues.

    • @alexandremartins9
      @alexandremartins9 2 роки тому +1

      @@idontmakecontent4870 trashy leagues????

    • @idontmakecontent4870
      @idontmakecontent4870 2 роки тому +1

      @@alexandremartins9 The Eredivisie was already declining in the late 80s/early 90s. But he was definitely world class. He was great at Barca as well but went missing in big UCL matches. Other than that, he mostly played in garbage leagues.

  • @Shaan288
    @Shaan288 3 роки тому +153

    Jamie: I've played against Zidane everyone just ignores him 😂

    • @User1kgmb
      @User1kgmb 2 роки тому +3

      😂💔

    • @sukanya662
      @sukanya662 2 роки тому +2

      Messi 2
      Pele 1
      Maradona 1

    • @sukanya662
      @sukanya662 2 роки тому +1

      @@namedclaiming821 Messi got vote no.1 by 2 people, Pele and Maradona got vote no.1 each.

    • @namedclaiming821
      @namedclaiming821 2 роки тому +1

      @@sukanya662 I meant Messi is number one best player 😅

  • @pinhead3539
    @pinhead3539 3 роки тому +11

    I've watched on TV & live and loved football since I was 4 and I'm 55 and George Best is the best natural player I've ever seen

    • @jamesgordon2805
      @jamesgordon2805 2 роки тому +1

      Mine too without a shadow of doubt i have never seen anyone with as much natural ability as George Best and i mean no one.

    • @mattvanemden7573
      @mattvanemden7573 2 роки тому

      @@jamesgordon2805 he had a real natural ability to down a pint of lager after a liver transplant

    • @jamesgordon2805
      @jamesgordon2805 2 роки тому +1

      @@mattvanemden7573 What has that got to do with his ability to play football?

    • @jamesgordon2805
      @jamesgordon2805 2 роки тому +1

      @@mattvanemden7573 Doesn't alter the fact he had more natural skill and ability than Ronaldo. Would love to see Messi and Ronaldo playing on the pitches Best played on and facing the heavy tackles he faced.

    • @mizofan
      @mizofan 2 роки тому

      very far from top 10 overall though, Maradona is overrated too.

  • @cornerofryan
    @cornerofryan Рік тому +5

    Back here now after Messi has won the World Cup. He's undoubtedly the greatest of all time. It is confirmed. It's done. Just accept the GOAT

    • @being5411
      @being5411 Рік тому

      What is your age ?
      Like you joined youtube 9 years ago.
      Out of curiosity I am asking 🙇‍♂️

    • @cornerofryan
      @cornerofryan Рік тому

      @@being5411 I am 4 years old. Peep the channel if you want in depth Lego reviews

  • @sadmonkey1478
    @sadmonkey1478 4 роки тому +97

    biased pundits, how could they leave lingard out???

    • @TheAniSi
      @TheAniSi 4 роки тому +3

      Kids got potential but he’s not there yet

    • @sadmonkey1478
      @sadmonkey1478 4 роки тому +7

      @@TheAniSi i dont agree, i admit he is still young but he should be up there mate, how does messi get ahead of him?

    • @ashblitzhd6595
      @ashblitzhd6595 4 роки тому +6

      Exactly, Lingardinho’s stats make Messi and CR7 look like amateurs... 😂

    • @michael43567
      @michael43567 4 роки тому +1

      I'm glad somebody said it

  • @whitenbald
    @whitenbald 4 роки тому +66

    I was born in 96, I'm gonna do my top 5 based on players I've seen (i.e. excluding maradona, pele, etc.)...
    1) Messi
    2) Ronaldo (CR7)
    3) Zidane
    4) Ronaldo (R9)
    5) Iniesta
    Honourable mentions... definitely a few that should get mentions: Maldini, Cannavaro, Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Henry, Gerrard...

    • @LeadintoGold11
      @LeadintoGold11 4 роки тому +5

      Jack deluded at most.

    • @whitenbald
      @whitenbald 4 роки тому +9

      @@LeadintoGold11 what's your 5 then?

    • @jackmcilwaine5580
      @jackmcilwaine5580 4 роки тому +7

      Also born in 96 and agree with that list tbf mate instead of Iniesta I’d have Maldini but other than that spot on

    • @StringerBellz
      @StringerBellz 4 роки тому +3

      Fair play coz you said best you've seen in your lifetime. But I'd doubt if you actually saw r9 in his prime, if you where born in 96

    • @whitenbald
      @whitenbald 4 роки тому +2

      @@StringerBellz Probably didn't see him in his prime, I remember watching Madrid and Brazil around 2002/2003 and I can sort of imagine his prime if that makes any sense... Main thing I remember from 2002 world cup was the Ronaldinho free kick, R9's haircut, and golden football boots

  • @CJVP99
    @CJVP99 2 роки тому +4

    Prime for prime
    1. R9 (1995-1998 & 2002) an absolute alien
    2. Messi (2009 - 2017)
    3. Maradona (1986 - 1990)
    4. CR7 (2009 - 2017)
    5. Ronaldinho (2003 - 2007)
    6. Zidane (1998 - 2003)
    7. Kaka (2005 - 2008)
    8. Henry (2001-2005)
    9. Adriano (2004-2007)
    10. Cruyff or Pele

    • @Batman1998-
      @Batman1998- Рік тому

      Adriano prime ain’t top 10 lmaooo

    • @CJVP99
      @CJVP99 Рік тому +1

      @@Batman1998- did you see Adriano in his prime? Even Zlatan claimed he was the best player he’s played with and that statement holds a lot of weight

    • @ollyv26
      @ollyv26 Рік тому

      Didn’t you watch messi in 2018 and 2019 🙄 lmfao

    • @CJVP99
      @CJVP99 Рік тому +1

      @@ollyv26 I did Lmfao what’s your point?

    • @rogger972
      @rogger972 Місяць тому

      ​@@CJVP99pele 10th . BRO YOU CAN GOT TO KINDER GARDEN 😂

  • @raheem5627
    @raheem5627 3 роки тому +16

    The fact that Brazilian ronaldo or Ronaldinho wasn’t mentioned is mad

    • @jamalhussain8698
      @jamalhussain8698 3 роки тому +1

      Brazilian Ronaldo was a beast its just he didn't maintain it due to not his fault, injuries... personally he was the best won everything!!!

    • @Dawahcentre
      @Dawahcentre 3 роки тому +1

      even neymar is clear of ronaldinho lmao

    • @himum3429
      @himum3429 3 роки тому

      @@Dawahcentre By your name I know your either a troll or some 11 year old city fanbaby but neymar is in NO WAY better than Ronaldinho.

    • @KingKong-ne1mr
      @KingKong-ne1mr 3 роки тому

      @@Dawahcentre thats a bit too far buddy

    • @ImsoLuckii7
      @ImsoLuckii7 2 роки тому

      @@Dawahcentre your a little kid you no nothing about football

  • @nirothav1105
    @nirothav1105 4 роки тому +58

    Paul "When I was growing up" Merson

    • @LordBranniganThe
      @LordBranniganThe 4 роки тому

      Can you please clarify, does Paul Merson have brain damage?

    • @cbourke7437
      @cbourke7437 4 роки тому +2

      @@LordBranniganThe all those heavy beer sessions back in the day have most definitely caught up with him .

    • @milesy023
      @milesy023 4 роки тому

      Niro Thavarajah Also “for me”, he says “for me” almost every sentence lol

    • @CharlieWard2
      @CharlieWard2 4 роки тому

      And “I’m a big fan”

    • @hassanarain2633
      @hassanarain2633 4 роки тому

      The best bit was when he said he thought he had a quick brain 😂

  • @DoctorMeatDic
    @DoctorMeatDic 4 роки тому +97

    Redknapp: "Look at this picture of Pele and Bobby Moore." If that's not proof, I don't know what is.

    • @JersJohn
      @JersJohn 4 роки тому +3

      DoctorMeatDic 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @ashblitzhd6595
      @ashblitzhd6595 4 роки тому +2

      😂

    • @jackosullivan2004
      @jackosullivan2004 3 роки тому +1

      It is an iconic picture, I have it aswell except in colour 😂

  • @tccandler
    @tccandler 2 роки тому +75

    I am so tired of no one ever giving credit to Titus Bramble. Legend.

  • @greekfreek19
    @greekfreek19 3 роки тому +1

    Diego Maradona, Pele, Messi, C.Ronaldo. R9 Ronaldo...........But like the sky sports pundits have said it's just an individual opinion and there are many world class players that can make the list.

  • @Blockhead1214
    @Blockhead1214 4 роки тому +111

    souness: well to start pogba wouldnt be in there ever!

    • @mattvanemden7573
      @mattvanemden7573 4 роки тому

      funny and true! pogba wouldn't get in the top 200

    • @OptimusDelta
      @OptimusDelta 4 роки тому

      @@mattvanemden7573 where are you so butthurt man?

    • @32yung29
      @32yung29 4 роки тому +2

      Fahim Bijoy all black players think they r better than they are

    • @pog0777
      @pog0777 4 роки тому +1

      Danny
      Yes Danny pele how many world cups has he
      Won don't let Jealousy and hate rule over intelligence if you have any, by you stupid comment good day 😂

    • @kylemarshall3649
      @kylemarshall3649 4 роки тому +4

      @@32yung29 just a tad bit of racism but okay.

  • @peppevonmatterhorn9161
    @peppevonmatterhorn9161 4 роки тому +89

    If only van Basten and Ronaldo were healthy.. 😭

    • @advenco344
      @advenco344 4 роки тому

      They were healthy though.

    • @TeamDazu
      @TeamDazu 4 роки тому +1

      Advenco Ronaldo Fenómeno???? What are you on?

    • @advenco344
      @advenco344 4 роки тому

      Jonathan yeah he was healthy. Did he have any diseases or illnesses?

    • @TeamDazu
      @TeamDazu 4 роки тому +5

      Advenco what are you on about???? He’s actually had an illness called hypothyroidism. And Do you even realize how many times he’s been brutally injured ???

    • @TeamDazu
      @TeamDazu 4 роки тому +2

      Advenco bro you are on the internet and you just decide to speak out of your ass instead of searching things up?

  • @freddie2.095
    @freddie2.095 3 роки тому +3

    I wish i was alive during the time some of these goats played

    • @freddie2.095
      @freddie2.095 2 роки тому +1

      @B Unfortunately I am 17 years old only so unfortunately I haven't witnessed man like Zidane.

  • @lionelmassey5365
    @lionelmassey5365 2 місяці тому +1

    1.messi
    2.r9
    3.marradona
    4.zidane
    5.pele
    Wanted to include Maldini 5th no doubt he gets in every single 1-11 ever created

  • @Sticktothemodels
    @Sticktothemodels 4 роки тому +130

    Souness had the most accurate list IMO, personally would either swap Cruyff with Zidane or put him at #6

    • @iconicon5642
      @iconicon5642 4 роки тому +21

      @@TUTENSKENGS What a helpful comment

    • @zadoruphin7794
      @zadoruphin7794 4 роки тому +29

      @@TUTENSKENGS Zidane was too inconsistent to be considered as one of the GOATs.

    • @brackleyjames4229
      @brackleyjames4229 4 роки тому +8

      @@zadoruphin7794 I completely agree. On natural talent he's up there but he didn't have the output of the other people mentioned, I know he's a midfielder but he had a tendancy to go missing. I don't think many have hit the same heights as him though, he'd be 7th for me I think

    • @elchapo2790
      @elchapo2790 4 роки тому +2

      Real Brethem Zidane better than Cruyff. Pele better than everyone

    • @Sticktothemodels
      @Sticktothemodels 4 роки тому +8

      3nR.I.P 2 Major Trophies in 6 years at Madrid. Overrated Baldy

  • @bilz29
    @bilz29 4 роки тому +27

    I love that souness has his AirPods in upside down lol

  • @Adam-ir4ck
    @Adam-ir4ck 3 роки тому +13

    I'd have George Best and Ronaldinho in my top 5

    • @mingoxxx
      @mingoxxx 2 роки тому +1

      They were good but top 5,? Definitely not

    • @Adam-ir4ck
      @Adam-ir4ck 2 роки тому

      @@mingoxxx Definitely not? What you smoking? lol Ronaldinho was a party boy that did cocaine and ate fast food, it's scary what he could have been, and George Best was the best player in the world even playing while he was drunk. Plus in those days they played with hard leather balls and bad nutrition. They would both ahead of Messi and Ronaldo if not fir their application to the sport. They were so gifted they didn't have to try. Same as Maradona

    • @ruly8153
      @ruly8153 2 роки тому +3

      @@Adam-ir4ck
      Pele good
      Maradonna better
      George Best.

  • @77faxe
    @77faxe 2 роки тому +1

    1. Diego Maradona
    2. Ronaldo Nazario
    3. Lionel Messi
    4. Zinedine Zidane
    5 . Cristiano Ronaldo
    Also up there just after top 5:
    Roberto Carlos
    Ronaldinho
    Gabriel Batistuta
    Michael Laudrup
    Roy Keane
    Pelé
    Peter Schmeichel
    Cafu
    Ryan Giggs

  • @stuvf
    @stuvf 4 роки тому +129

    It’s absolutely scandalous the lack of R9 in this, the best striker of all time.

    • @lifegoals9528
      @lifegoals9528 4 роки тому +20

      Someone clearly never saw Dwight Yorke in his Villa prime.

    • @will5723
      @will5723 4 роки тому

      Stuart MacFarlane he was unbelievable in his prime way better than Zidane but he didn’t win the champions league

    • @c.c2234
      @c.c2234 4 роки тому +1

      J Gooner94 No way

    • @fisher_lfc
      @fisher_lfc 4 роки тому

      Van Basten >

    • @lewisbristow6658
      @lewisbristow6658 4 роки тому +5

      What I was thinking 2 world cups 1 at 17 ballon dor at 21 if want of injuries he would of cemented himself as the best ever

  • @WIldlifeonTap
    @WIldlifeonTap 4 роки тому +38

    I'm proud sourness talked about Sir Tom he is Preston

  • @minstrelofMir
    @minstrelofMir 3 роки тому +1

    only ever went to 1 match,,to watch george best play for stockport in the 70"S (73 i think i was age9) sat "on the pitch" even,,in my grandfather Amberlance,,im glad he was at least put in,,if we went back in time,far more would say him ...ynwa

  • @elibonsatvproduction3629
    @elibonsatvproduction3629 Рік тому +1

    Winning 3 important trophies with Napoli and than 1986 World Cup, the best of all time and Messi, Pele, Zidane and C.Ronaldo.

  • @MrHenhen5
    @MrHenhen5 3 роки тому +22

    As many people have mentioned, cruyff is very underrated. For me, he'd be on the list, but I just can't bring myself to put him above any of the big 4 (Pele, Maradona, Messi, Cr7)
    But he's defo my number 5. The impact he had as a player and a manager with his tactics is still used worldwide to this day

    • @19messi33
      @19messi33 11 місяців тому +1

      Ronaldo isn't near Pele Maradona en Messi, Cruyff footballing IQ Is also way bigger, he actually changed the game. Ronaldo is not in the conversation as the best to ever do it.

  • @ethantownzen9432
    @ethantownzen9432 3 роки тому +22

    This was a very honest talk and I respect all of their lists. Incredible players top to bottom 👌

  • @brynmiles699
    @brynmiles699 3 роки тому +3

    How’s van basten not even getting a mention 😭ok maybe he got injured too early in his career but the man won 3 bloody ball’on dors

  • @tomburroughes9834
    @tomburroughes9834 2 роки тому +2

    Di Stefano in the opinion of older players should be there. Different pitches, refereeing, etc. Great discussion. The players that Souness and Smith chose are all outstanding.

    • @ursula3438
      @ursula3438 Рік тому

      Di Stefano himself called Eusebio they greatest player he ever saw.