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I always feel like Cruyff is criminally underrated.

The fact Cruyff wasn’t mentioned once is just ridiculous

POV: 17 year old me layed in bed casually watching this and hearing Pele scored a hat-trick in the World Cup at 17.

7:55 When Messi has scored 2 times more goals than you and has 4 times more assists. More goals for his country and 3 times more trophyes whit his club. But people repeat like broken record ,,But Maradona won WC, But Maradona made Napoli champions" . So? 2 great seasons compared to 15! Messi has been so far ahead of everyone else for a while now but people LOVE romanticising the past saying: "Oh but he could have been so good if he didn't have personal problems , Oh but he won 3 WC , oh But he scored more goals in the CL"! No! Its a TEAM SPORT ! How many World Cups you win has NOTHING to do whit how good you are overall. Carrying your teams to 2 trophies does NOT compare to carrying it to 34! This debate is ridiculous. He is winning his 7th Ballon'dor this year. Show me 1 person whit anywhere close and THEN we talk.

Surprised Cruyff wasnt mentioned.. He had a football style named after him, and had a turn named after him. Vertically made Barcelona who they are.. His football brain was ahead of time..

I'm surprised souness didn't put Paul pogba at no.1

Who else agrees that Lionel Messi is the most complete player ever because he combines goal scoring, assists, play making, passing and dribbling all together brilliantly whilst Cristiano Ronaldo is the most complete goal scorer ever because he has 100+ right foot goals, 100+ left footed goals, 100+ headed goals, 100+ outside the box goals and 50+ free kicks as well as 50+ hat tricks, this alongside their consistency, individual awards, records and statistics alone proves why we are all lucky to have lived in the era of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, two of the greatest players to have graced the world of football.

Cruyff, Puskas, DiStefano, Gerd Muller, Jimmy Greaves, George Best, Bobby Moore, Bertie Vogts, Paul Gascoigne, Tom Finney, Stanley Matthews, Garincha..thats the beauty of this game..is the difference in opinions and it makes the game what it is...The Beautiful Game. Best wishes to everyone 👍🏻

Souness: Here's my top 5, as you can see I haven't included Pogba. He's just not good enough.

Alan Smith always sounds like he's commentating on FIFA. I bet he's like that even when piping his missus. Old habit die hard, I guess

My list : 1. Pele (based more on hearsay and World Cup titles) 1.Messi (not just a great goalscorer but also a scorer of great goals, one of best ever dribblers, final third passers, creators the game has ever seen. His peak is the highest I have ever seen, add longevity and you have the no 1 of all time). 3.Maradona: World Cup 1986 performances will never be repeated by any other player ever. Had all the attributes that Messi has except wasn't one of the greatest goalscorers. And his off the pitch issues meant he never really played to his Mexico 86 level consistently enough. 4. Johann Cruijff: footballs revolutionary. He changed the game during his playing days and than as a manager. A cerebral footballer with magnificent skills. 4. Cristiano Ronaldo: longevity, goals galore, right foot, left foot, headers, long rangers, speed, anticipation. The perfect athlete. 5 champions league titles, success wherever he goes. All substance. The guy who goes straight for the jugular. A silent assassin. 5. Backenbauer: the best ever in his position. Vision, passing ability, goalscorer and an orchastretor. A leader. World Cup and European Cup winner. Special mentions: R9: would be on this list behind Messi, Pele and Maradona if it wasn't for his knee injury and Brazilian party lifestyle. R10. Also would be on the list ahead of Cruyff if he had the longevity and had forgone his parties.

**Honorable Mentions:** Johan Cruyff Ronaldinho Ronaldo 🇧🇷 Alessandro Nesta Roberto Carlos Paolo Maldini Eusebio Romario Keane Steven Gerrard Zanetti, etc. Goal Keepers are very under rated, so Lev Yashin Van der Sarr Iker Casillas

Surprised Jamie didn’t put Mason Mount in there

1 - Mustafi 2 - Titus Bramble 3 - Karius 4 - Xhaka 5 - Mustafi again

Maradona was the most magical player in his prime. The audacity of over head assists and the skills displayed on the pitch were second to none.

Ronaldo Fenomeno Just the injuries holding him back… The knee surgeries and the thyroid. Without that, we’d all celebrate him as #1.

Pele got injured in the 2nd game in 1962, Brazil won that World Cup without him

Jamie: “maradona won the World Cup single handily”. Yep he literally did

The fact Niklas Bentdner or Peter Crouch wasn’t mentioned is a crime….truly amazing talents that belong in top 5s

1.Messi 2.Pele 3.Maradona 4.Cruyff 5.Cr7 Honorable Mentions 6.Di Stefano 7.Zidane 8.Beckenbauer 9.Ronaldo 10.Ronaldinho

We definitely take the fact that Messi and CR7 have been at their peak for over a DECADE for granted. In my opinion, no matter how talented and magical a player is, consistency is key, and Messi and CR7 are easily the 2 GREATEST OF ALL TIME. 🐐⚽️🏅

Harry Redknapp's top 5: 1. Niko Krancjar 2. Crouchy 3. Hermann Hreidarsson 4. Bobby Zamora 5. Benjani

IMO Diego was the best. Came from a slum, got kicked every game, had no privacy in his life, awful pitches & had to deal with the mafia. Special mentions for Cruyff & Di Stefano.

For me Maradona is # 1. He could win games with mediocre players around him. He had amazing skills no player had/ had. Some judge him, especially English men, based on his personality and grunge they had against him.

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1. Lingardinho 2. Fellaini 3. Phil jones 4. Chis smalling 5. Ashley young And guess what? They all played with each other

1. Messi 2. CR7 3. Maradona 4. R9 5. Zidane 6. Pele 7. Cruyff 8. Garrincha 9. Beckenbauer 10. Ronaldhino Honourable mentions : Puskas, Di Stefano, Maldini, Xavi, Iniesta, Gerard Muller

Everyone talking about Cruyff which is fair enough but what about Ronaldinho? World Cup, Champions League winner, Spanish champion , Italian Champion, Ballon D’OR, 2x player of the year, without even considering the impact he will have had on Messi’s first years at Barca. Not to mention that totally legit crossbar challenge advert 😂

Respect to Redknapp for mentioning Brazilian Ronaldo.

1:50 Graeme said it best, about Messi & Ronaldo: "Enjoy this. Players like this don't come along every generation."

My list. Subjective ofcourse... 1. Messi 2. Maradona 3. Cryuff 4. Ronaldinho , Ronaldo R9 5. Zidane , inesta But it's a team game. If team is very weak I doubt anyone of above would make much impact. And the best ever team I have seen playing is Barca under pep with those midfielders ( I don't need to put their names everyone knows.) 5.

Brazil would likely have had 4 World cups if the hatchet job that was done to Pele in 1966 was not allowed. Yellow and red cards were introduced after at the 1970 world cup due to this.

Jamie ‘zidane who i played against’ redknapp

I'll throw in a few names just as food for thought Garrincha - He, more than Pele or any other Brazilian, represented the Brazilian "Zinga" and is the first player to win a world cup on his own Alfredo Di Stefano - 5 European cups in a row with Real Madrid. He could play anywhere and in any system Ferenc Puskas - the jewel in the crown of the all conquering Hungarian side (The Magical Magyars). Also won European cup with Madrid. Had a wand of a left foot Johan Cruyff - for me, the single most influential person in football and hence, for me, the greatest ever player. He was the Crown Jewel of Ajax and Oranje's total football. He totally transformed Barcelona with his vision which led to their great "Pep era". His influence will last for generations

The best ever: 1- Maradona leaded his weak teams Argentina and Napoli to win every things. His skills and ability with ball. Also, in training he did something no one can do. 2- Messi and Cr7 they are both great and equally. Scores, assists, technicians, performances and consistent. 3- Ronaldo r9, he is an amazing offense that can any coaches or teams relay on him. 4- Zidane, his control, leader, skills and effectiveness. 5- Pele is great at his time only, his numbers are great, although I think the WC 1958 and 1970 even if he didn’t play Brazil would win. In 1962 he injured the second game and Brazil won the WC. He also played in American league and Brazil which I think they were easy.

CR 7, will only get proper recognition in 2080 and Future Generations will rate him as the greatest footballer of all time. Mark my words.

"My Dad played against him.." - No higher praise than that.

Maradona single “handedly” won the World Cup 😂

R9 should be here. Incredible throughout the mid to late 90’s, untouchable. Then overcame career ending injuries to come back and win the World Cup. Battled hyperthyroidism, completely changed his style of play to compensate injuries in the 2nd half of his career and still had an insane goal to minute played ratio. Really underrated. Yes career peak longevity was not as good as messi or Cr7 etc but by far the best I’ve seen in those few years he was fit

It’s just what you like more about a player isnt it, heading or dribbling, quick or strong, elegant or fancy.. your goat is what you prefer to watch the most. Having said that, if any of the following players is not in your top 10 you do have a problem. (Not in order) Maradona Pele Cruijff Ronaldo Messi Eusebio George Best R9 Zidane Beckenbauer

Its soo sad that R9 is not in anyones top 5 cuh when he was at his best, most unstoppable baller ever

Gary Neville's top 5 1. Beckham 2. Ronaldo 3. Giggs 4. Cantona 5. Scholes

I'm happy that everyone gives Zidane the respect that he deserves.

Based on sheer talent alone I would put roberto baggio and R9 in my top 5. Baggio was the new coming of Maradona. And R9 was set up to be the greatest striker ever. Too bad both their careers were hindered by such awful injuries. Especially baggios.

Georgie Best is one of the most underrated players in the sport

I swear Jamie Redknapp is a parody 😂 when he turned up with that picture of Pelè and Moore 😂😂

If George best where around when Alex ferguson was manager, how amazing he played for Manchester United between 1963 to 1974 and he was only 27 when he stopped playing. George Best would run rings around any player in the world and would be an scoring machine, his close ball control was second to none.

Back here now after Messi has won the World Cup. He's undoubtedly the greatest of all time. It is confirmed. It's done. Just accept the GOAT

I’m surprised with Ronaldo’s heading ability that he’s not Alan Smith’s GOAT

1. Lingard 2. Mustafi 3. Phil Jones 4. David luiz 5. Loris Karius

Messi is the greatest of all time 100%

When we look at actual ability, skills, vision, teamwork, tricks, speed, and I haven't even mentioned his goal scoring ability........ There's never been anyone, there's no one at present and highly unlikely anyone in the future to match Mr Messi.

Puskas and Cruyff both deserve at least a mention, they were the key figures in teams that were not only great but actually sparked revolutions within the game.

I'm glad souness has his airpods in the right way round this time

R9 should be in everyone's top 5...unbelievable player...dribbling at pace...was unstoppable...

Messi🐐🇦🇷

Not one mention of Jesse Lingard, that’s how you know these lot don’t have a clue

Is anyone gonna mention the fact that Graeme souness wears his airpods like a ninja?

I'm surprised Nicklas Bandtner is on one's list? He is one of the greats if not the greatest.

Loved that how everytime messi was above Cristiano.

Listening to Alan Smith waiting on Martin Tyler to respond

Combined list: 1) Lionel Messi - 17 points 2) D. Maradona - 14 points 3) C. Ronaldo - 13 points 4) Pele - 10 points 5) Zidane - 2* points 6) Van Basten - 2* points =7) Beckenbauer - 1 point =7) Maldini - 1 point Here's how I did the scoring: 1st place - 5 points 2nd place - 4 points 3rd place - 3 points 4th place - 2 points 5th place - 1 point if there is a tie, then I choose the player who appeared on more lists

Brazilian Ronaldo just couldn’t be stopped by anyone on a good day , Maradona probably the only other one on that list you could say that about!! And I love watching Christiano R and Messi but both are not breaking down a great Milan defence for example however I think big ronaldo does as with Maradona circa mid to late 80 s

1. Messi 2. Ronaldo Nazario 3. Maradona 4. Cristiano Ronaldo 5. Pele

biased pundits, how could they leave lingard out???

I was born in 96, I'm gonna do my top 5 based on players I've seen (i.e. excluding maradona, pele, etc.)... 1) Messi 2) Ronaldo (CR7) 3) Zidane 4) Ronaldo (R9) 5) Iniesta Honourable mentions... definitely a few that should get mentions: Maldini, Cannavaro, Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Henry, Gerrard...

What would be the parameters we need to look at? Consistency, Ability, Technique, Imagination, Teamsmanship. Messi and Maradona score high on all 5. Cristiano and Pele on 4 (excluding imagination and teamsmanship respectively). In addition, Cristiano played with outstanding teams at MU, RM and Juve. Pele played with an outstanding Brazil team throughout (and for the record, he wasn't the best player of the team in 1958 or 1970) and never played in Europe. Messi played a large part of his career with a mediocre Argentina team and an excellent Barca one. But what Maradona did with an ordinary Argentina team and a bottom ranked Napoli are incomparable in the history of football.

Jamie got the list closest to mine... first four spot on with PELE at the very top, ending with Johann Cruyff in fifth place.

It’s absolutely scandalous the lack of R9 in this, the best striker of all time.

Jamie picked Pele because "everyone said he was the man" hahahaha.

Beckenbauer is the only player mentioned that actually created his own position, the libero position.

In every list Messi is above Ronaldo. I mean it's very obvious. And then there are some ronaldo fnabois be arguing over it day in day out.

Souness had the most accurate list IMO, personally would either swap Cruyff with Zidane or put him at #6

My top 5 1. Messi 2. CR7 3. Maradona 4. Pele 5. Cruyff

I am so tired of no one ever giving credit to Titus Bramble. Legend.

I've watched on TV & live and loved football since I was 4 and I'm 55 and George Best is the best natural player I've ever seen

6:40 Jamie Redknapp "I love a list" :D Who doesn't Jamie, who doesn't.

As many people have mentioned, cruyff is very underrated. For me, he'd be on the list, but I just can't bring myself to put him above any of the big 4 (Pele, Maradona, Messi, Cr7) But he's defo my number 5. The impact he had as a player and a manager with his tactics is still used worldwide to this day

The fact that Brazilian ronaldo or Ronaldinho wasn’t mentioned is mad

Puskas, maldini, cruyff, di Stefano, need to be mentioned in that convo

This was a very honest talk and I respect all of their lists. Incredible players top to bottom 👌

How come ronaldo fenomeno didn't even get a mention oh my god....

Diego Maradona, Pele, Messi, C.Ronaldo. R9 Ronaldo...........But like the sky sports pundits have said it's just an individual opinion and there are many world class players that can make the list.

only ever went to 1 match,,to watch george best play for stockport in the 70"S (73 i think i was age9) sat "on the pitch" even,,in my grandfather Amberlance,,im glad he was at least put in,,if we went back in time,far more would say him ...ynwa

If only van Basten and Ronaldo were healthy.. 😭

The way Jamie with no preamble just whacks out the framed Pele photo and then drops it absolutely does me.

Ronaldo FENOMENO nazario de Lima! #1 beautiful thing to watch

Di Stefano in the opinion of older players should be there. Different pitches, refereeing, etc. Great discussion. The players that Souness and Smith chose are all outstanding.

Zico , Romario and Cryuff are soo underrated.

Top 5 is obviously 1) Heskey 2) Bentner 3) Lingard 4) Bebe 5) Phil Jones

Prime for prime 1. R9 (1995-1998 & 2002) an absolute alien 2. Messi (2009 - 2017) 3. Maradona (1986 - 1990) 4. CR7 (2009 - 2017) 5. Ronaldinho (2003 - 2007) 6. Zidane (1998 - 2003) 7. Kaka (2005 - 2008) 8. Henry (2001-2005) 9. Adriano (2004-2007) 10. Cruyff or Pele

How’s van basten not even getting a mention 😭ok maybe he got injured too early in his career but the man won 3 bloody ball’on dors

Redknapp: "Look at this picture of Pele and Bobby Moore." If that's not proof, I don't know what is.

Jamie: I've played against Zidane everyone just ignores him 😂

I wish i was alive during the time some of these goats played

I liked how he said 'had his personal problems'. Its a respectful way of saying it.

I'm proud sourness talked about Sir Tom he is Preston

Can't believe souness is still wearing his airpods upside down, it's been WEEKS ffs

There is a reason why you’re talking about pele after 60 years and maradona these are great spirits whose drew a lot of fans in the game of football with love only ronaldinho came with that love so far, but our current great players are just about stats or business

I love hearing people talking great about Pele and ZIZOOUUUUU! Love Redknapp !