The Top 10 Players in FIFA World Cup History

The FIFA World Cup in Qatar starts on November 20, with 32 teams battling it to get to the top of football’s pyramid. It has been a long journey for a tournament that began with only 13 teams more than 90 years back in Uruguay. The World Cup now has 32 teams, billions of viewers, a ton of money through sponsorship and much more. However, one thing has remained the same; only the best players compete in it, whether in 1930 or 2022. This single feature is what is the main reason behind the World Cup’s popularity 

Over the 21 editions held in the last 92 years, we have seen some of the finest players compete, shine and thrive. Moreover, the competition has also given a level-playing field to every position. Of course, an important goal has decided a World Cup title, but so has a tackle, an own goal, a brilliant save, a brilliant pass, a brilliant sub etc.

So, who are the ten best players in FIFA World Cup history? We explain.

Oliver Kahn

Imagine a goalkeeper being voted the best player of a World Cup where Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Miroslav Klose, and Rivaldo were playing. Oliver Kahn was in his prime during the 2002 FIFA World Cup and brought his form to the World Cup in Asia. The German made saves which were very crucial to his team as Germany won all knockout matches before the final 1-0. 

Kahn’s performance came just a year after England had beaten Germany 5-1 in Munich, which showed his importance to the team. However, he could not help his team in the final, making an error which allowed Ronaldo to score one of two goals which helped Brazil win their fifth title.

However, Kahn’s performance was so impressive throughout the World Cup that he won the Golden Glove and the Golden Ball award for being the tournament’s best player.

Bobby Moore 

England fans always say, ‘It’s coming home, but the last time it came home was when the World Cup was hosted on UK soil in 1966. It was one of the best English teams and at the centre of its defence was their talismanic captain Bobby Moore, a modern-day defender for his time. He formed a brilliant partnership with Jack Charlton as England defeated top teams, such as France, Argentina, and Portugal, to reach the final. 

However, just before the final, head coach, Alf Ramsey was pondering whether to drop the slow Moore for the faster Norman Hunter. However, Ramsey opted for Moore, who would perform his finest final performance. After Germany…