According to the authoritative edition of Sports Illustrated Lionel Messi was the best player in the history of football.
In this race ahead of Barcelona's forward players like Diego Maradona, Johan Cruyff and Pele himself even.
In the top ten also included Franz Beckenbauer, Yashin, Michel Platini, Bobby Moore, Zinedine Zidane and Ferenc Puskas. Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded the only place in the third ten (21 th), Ronaldinho 24th, Rijkaard 33rd, 35th Figo, Henry 44th, Koeman 102nd, 121st Raul, Casillas 154th. A total of 160 ranking positions. At the last settled Victor Valdes - Sports Illustrated.
