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Bobby and Jack Charlton The English duo went on to win the 1966 World Cup at home. Bobby Charlton is regarded amongst the greatest players that England has produced and went on to enjoy a successful career at Old Trafford with Manchester United for whom he played in 758 games in all competitions and won numerous trophies. Jack, who played ...

Ronaldo The 2002 World Cup winner is one of the biggest names to have played on both sides of the Clasiso divide. He arrived at the Nou Camp in the summer of 1996 before leaving for Inter Milan the following year. However, his solitary year in Catalonia was very fruitful as he scored 34 league goals in 37 games. After ...

Cruyff turn Johan Cruyff debuted his turn at the 1974 World Cup against Sweden. The trick involves the player shaping to take a shot forward but instead using the instep to take the ball inwards in order to get away from his marker. The Dutch legend is synonymous with his exquisite skill which has since become quite common, being part ...

Gianluigi Buffon The Juventus legend has won numerous trophies during the course of his long stint in goal for the Old Lady. He was also the number 1 for the Italy national team as they went on to win the 2006 World Cup in Germany. Buffon remains a rock in goal despite nearing 40. Dani Alves One of the greatest ...

Didi The Brazilian was the central figure for his national team at the 1958 World Cup triumph – Brazil’s first. The central midfielder possessed great stamina, vision, accurate passing and ball control – basically all the attributes that make a midfielder great. Didi used his skills to great advantage winning two World Cups and multiple club honours. He is also ...