Power rankings: Ranking the top 10 footballers of all time

Throughout its glittering history, every sport has witnessed a chunk of legends gracing the pitch and conquering it with their unforgettable deeds. While they have attained a godly status for their accomplishments, their exploits have guaranteed them a place in the history books of the respective sport. As one of the most followed sports in the world, football is no exception to this fact.

Ever since it was accepted and followed as a sport, the beautiful game has given birth to an endless list of legends. These men have contributed pricelessly in morphing and shaping football as we know today.

Considering a sport with a history as enriching as that of soccer, it is tedious to concoct a list of the greatest players of all time as it involves comparing players who plied their trades in different eras and dealt with different kinds of hurdles.

Yet, establishing a common scale of factors and judging these legends accordingly always seems to do the trick. Based on their trophy collection, their style of play and their ability to win games single-handedly, here’s a list of the 10 greatest souls ever to have graced the beautiful game.