RE: BEST EVER WORLD CUP XI
If I had to name a full 23 man squad, these would be the other players:-
12 - Goalkeeper - Gordon Banks (England)
World Cups:- 1966, 1970
For a long time, "Banks of England" was the best in the world. Won 73 caps between 1963 and 1972, before a car crash caused a serious eye injury and ended his playing career. There was an air of calmness and safety about the side when Banks was number one.
13 - Left back - Antonio Cabrini (Italy)
World Cups:- 1978, 1982, 1986
Was a key player in the Italian team that won the World Cup in 1982. Had a reputation for scoring goals (9 - a record for a defender) aswell as providing solid cover at left back.
14 - Right back - Djalma Santos (Brazil)
World Cups:- 1954, 1958, 1962, 1966
Solid, dependable and resolute right back who is one of his country's best ever defenders. Made a key pass down-field that led to Brazil's winning goal in the 1962 final against Czechoslovakia.
15 - Central attacking midfielder - Michel Platini (France)
World Cups:- 1978, 1982, 1986
Platini was one of the best footballers of his generation, an outstanding playmaker who was the driving force of the French national teams of the 1980s. Scored some fantastic goals, particularly direct from free kicks.
16 - Center back - Daniel Passarella (Argentina)
World Cups:- 1978, 1982
Influential captain of the 1978 Argentina World Cup winning team. He also managed the side during the 1998 World Cup.
17 - Center back / defensive midfielder / sweeper - Lothar Matthaus (Germany)
World Cups:- 1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998
Appeared in five World Cup tournaments for Germany over a period of 16 years, and is his country's and the world's all-time leading cap holder with 150. Was the man who took over Beckenbauer's sweeper role.
18 - Central midfielder - Bobby Charlton (England)
World Cups:- 1962, 1966, 1970
England's driving force through midfield during the glorious summer of 1966, and the lung-busting altitude of Mexico in 1970. Without him in the team, England struggled. This point was emphasised during the 1970 quarter final against Germany. Alf Ramsey brought him off which left Beckenbauer free to cause havoc, England proceeded to lose a two goal lead and went out 3-2. All time leading goalscorer for his country.
19 - Center forward - Gerd Muller (Germany)
World Cups:- 1970, 1974
Powerful and lethal center forward who had one the most phenomenal scoring rates ever seen in world football. He was the man who drove a harpoon through English hearts in 1970, scoring the goals that ended their title reign. 68 goals in 62 caps is an amazing record.
20 - Left wing / forward - Ferenc Puskas (Hungary)
World Cups:- 1954
Another of Hungary's "Magical Magyars" of the legendary 1954 side. Scored 84 goals in 85 appearances in all competitions for Hungary and is recognised as one of the best forwards Europe has ever produced.
21 - Center forward - Eusebio (Portugal)
World Cups:- 1966
Portugal's best ever footballer. Won the golden boot in 1966 with 9 goals in the tournament, including four in one game as Portugal came back from 3-0 down to defeat North Korea 5-3.
22 - Goalkeeper - Dino Zoff (Italy)
World Cups:- 1970, 1974, 1978, 1982
Formed an unbeatable last line of defence of Italy's world cup teams through four tournaments. His choice in this squad mirrors the actual positions in the top three goalkeepers ever - Yashin was first, Banks second and Zoff third. Was the oldest world cup winner (40 years old) when he captained Italy to victory in the 1982 final.
23 - Central midfielder - Zinedine Zidane (France)
World Cups:- 1998, 2002, 2006
The outstanding player of his generation. Played in two World Cup finals and a key figure in reinventing France as a major power on the biggest stage.
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(This post was last modified: 13-06-2010 13:50 by Regenerated.)
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