Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi, often considered one of the greatest footballers of all time, was born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina.
Major Achievements
- 7 Ballon d'Or awards
- 4 UEFA Champions League titles with Barcelona
- 10 La Liga titles with Barcelona
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo, a Portuguese forward, was born on February 5, 1985, in Funchal, Madeira.
Major Achievements
- 5 Ballon d'Or awards
- 5 UEFA Champions League titles (4 with Real Madrid, 1 with Manchester United)
- 3 Premier League titles with Manchester United
Pelé
Pelé, born Edson Arantes do Nascimento on October 23, 1940, is a Brazilian football legend.
Major Achievements
- 3 FIFA World Cup titles with Brazil (1958, 1962, 1970)
- Scored over 1,000 career goals
- Named FIFA World Player of the Century
Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona, born on October 30, 1960, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is considered one of the greatest footballers in history.
Major Achievements
- Led Argentina to victory in the 1986 FIFA World Cup
- Winner of the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player (1986)
- Iconic "Hand of God" and "Goal of the Century" in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final
Zinedine Zidane
Zinedine Zidane, a French football legend, was born on June 23, 1972, in Marseille, France.
Major Achievements
- Led France to victory in the 1998 FIFA World Cup
- Won three FIFA World Player of the Year awards
- Successful club career with Juventus and Real Madrid