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The Guardian 100 Best Male Footballers in the World is a list of the current best male footballers published annually by the British newspaper The Guardian. From its inception to 2017, it was known as The Guardian 100 Best Footballers in the World. It is decided by a panel of experts from several nations.
Coluna represented Portugal at the 1966 World Cup and earned a total of 57 caps. [3] He was considered one of the best midfielders of his generation, also being viewed as one of the most talented Portuguese players of all time.
Ballack is considered to be one of the best and most versatile midfielders of his generation; [57] normally deployed in the centre [58] in a box-to-box role, [59] he played in several midfield positions during his career, [3] including in the roles of offensive and holding midfielder, [60] and was noted for his powerful shot with both feet. [3]
He was a favorite of former Oman manager Milan Macala, who regularly used him in the Oman national team's midfield. Sultan Al-Touqi was an unsung hero of Oman's golden generation. Al-Touqi has great passing ability and has great off the ball movement. Injury has hampered his career, but he remains one of the best midfielders Oman has ever produced.
Ødegaard reacted to the attention on him by saying "If you get carried away now, you won't get far in 10 years. I'm supposed to be at my best then, not now." [156] Several publications listed Ødegaard as one of the best midfielders in the world in 2023, recognizing him for his technique, dribbling ability, vision and range of passing. [5] [6]
In 2010, Sneijder was named UEFA midfielder of the season, and one of the three best midfielders in the world by FIFA. After being sold to Galatasaray for €7.5 million in 2013, he helped the club win the Süper Lig in his first season, following with the capture of the Turkish Super Cup, after a 1–0 win against rivals Fenerbahçe.
A technically gifted playmaker, Verratti began his career with Italian club Pescara in 2008, where he soon rose to prominence as one of the best young midfielders in Europe, helping the team to win the 2011–12 Serie B title, and winning the 2012 Bravo Award. [3]
He is regarded as one of the best midfielders in world football and one of Portugal's best players of all time. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] In 2004, he was named by Pelé in the FIFA 100 as one of the 125 greatest living football players.