Sergio Busquets

It is understandable that Sergio Busquets, who plays defensive midfielder, would not be the first name that comes to every person’s mind when asked who the most skilled players in the history of football have been. However, his technical ability is not something that should be underestimated. Busquets was an essential component of Barcelona’s success during his prime years with the club, despite the fact that his composure and class on the ball appeared to be overlooked most of the time.

Pep Guardiola once referred to him as a player who could “solve any problem with his brain,” indicating that his understanding of the game is both powerful and complex. Guardiola is of the opinion that Busquets will be “an exceptional coach” once he retires from the sport of football. This is a high praise coming from one of the most successful coaches in the history of the sport.

                                                    Hatem Ben Arfa

However, despite the fact that there will always be doubts regarding his consistency, Hatem Ben Arfa is widely considered to be one of the most naturally gifted players in sport. When he was playing for Newcastle United, he was able to find his form on the big stage. However, he quickly lost it, and it wasn’t until he was playing for Nice that he once again discovered his star power. Through his deft dribbling, Ben Arfa was able to effortlessly slip past defenders as if they were not even present.

The ability of Ben Arfa was possibly displayed in its entirety in a single moment while playing for Newcastle. When Ben Arfa was playing against Bolton Wanderers in April 2012, he picked up the ball inside his own half and blitzed past four Bolton defenders before putting his strike in the back of the net. Despite moving at full speed, he displayed an incredible amount of control over the situation. Papers referred to the goal as “a moment of genius,” and it was with this goal that Ben Arfa’s career was filled up until the time that he retired in 2022 because it was so brilliant.

                                                       Jay-Jay Okocha

The proverb that describes Okocha as “so good, they named him twice” describes him as being as well-known as he was cherished. During the 1990s, the Nigerian starlet played for Eintracht Frankfurt, Fenerbahce, and Paris Saint-Germain; however, it was with Bolton Wanderers that he received the most attention from the media.

At the age of 29, Okocha moved to Bolton, where he was managed by Sam Allardyce. He went on to further solidify the reputation he had already earned as one of the most silky players to ever grace the game. Because of his skill with the ball, his passing range, and his eye for goal, it was virtually certain that he would not be forgotten in the near future.

                                                   Michael Laudrup

It is hard for me to believe that he has not yet been awarded the title of best player in the world. When Pep Guardiola, the current manager of Manchester City, took a moment to discuss Michael Laudrup’s career a few years ago, he made statements similar to those described here. He spent the majority of his career in Spain, playing for both Barcelona and Real Madrid, but it was with the former that he truly excelled as a player. The Danish playmaker spent his entire career in Spain.

In addition to playing in his home country of Denmark, Laudrup also competed in Italy and the Netherlands. He was a diamond, a player who was able to make the most difficult aspects of the game appear to be so easy and straightforward. The fact that Laudrup joined Barcelona’s bitter rivals in 1994 after spending five years in Catalonia has not stopped many players from Barcelona, both from the past and the present, from praising his exceptional abilities.

                                                                      George Best

For the entirety of his career, George Best was surrounded by controversy, which was largely attributable to the fact that he had rather public interests in both women and alcohol. Regardless of the antics that he engaged in off the pitch, Best was a technically prodigious winger. He was frequently considered to be one of the best dribblers and chance-creators that the sport of football has ever witnessed due to his extraordinary natural ability.

A great number of people, including the legendary Brazilian player Pele, who had the opportunity to play with or watch Best, proclaimed that he was the best player they had ever seen. When the New Zealand national team attempted to defend him during a friendly match between Manchester United and New Zealand in 1960, a reader of the Daily Telegraph stated that Best “gave them all dancing lessons.” New Zealand was the team that was playing Manchester United.

                                                                       Cristiano Ronaldo

Considering that Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are considered to be two of the greatest players in the history of the sport, it is not surprising that they have been compared to one another in virtually every facet of their respective games. Messi is considered by many to be the epitome of talent and flair, whereas Ronaldo is considered to be the epitome of commitment.

It would be unfair to say that the Portuguese is not one of football’s silkier operators, despite the fact that it is possible that the Argentine’s technique is somewhat more natural than Ronaldo’s. Over the course of several years, Ronaldo was able to terrify opposing defenders with his extensive collection of tricks and flicks. He effortlessly combined his quick feet with his quicker pace to consistently cause problems for whoever had the misfortune of being assigned the task of marking him.

                                                                      Ricardo Quaresma

There is a possibility that Quaresma’s career could be evaluated based on his temperament in addition to his skills. When he was younger, the dynamic winger was known for his deception, as he frequently used tricks like rabonas and trivelas in his play style. This earned him a reputation for being crafty. However, his temper, particularly in the early stages of his career, had the potential to be problematic at times. One example of this is when he refused to play for Barcelona as long as Frank Rikjaard was the manager shortly after moving to Barcelona in 2003.

However, Quaresma developed into a more mature person as he got older. As time went on, any behavioural issues that he had began to fade away, and by the time he reached the final of the 2016 European Championship, Quaresma had moved beyond his youth and established a reputation for himself as a dependable veteran who is still capable of impressing fans, teammates, and opponents alike.

                                                                         Ronaldinho

When it comes to football, Ronaldinho Gaucho is possibly the player who comes the closest to truly exemplifying the level of skill that exists within an individual. The individual who, for a great number of people, is the first sight that comes to their mind when they hear the phrase “Jogo Bonito.” Ronaldinho became a legend as a result of his flair, his propensity for making no-look passes, his flashy skill moves, and the fact that he was consistently involved in goals for the teams that he played for.

Over the course of his 561-game career, Ronaldinho played for Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, and AC Milan in Europe. In addition, he had stints in his home country of Brazil on either side of that 10-year stint. Ronaldinho’s career totalled 373 goal contributions. The attacking midfielder played a brand of football that was so spellbinding that it was sometimes impossible to defend against him. This was due to the fact that his tactics were so captivating.

                                                               Ronaldo Nazario

During his time in Europe, Il Fenomeno established himself as a complete forward while playing for PSV, Inter Milan, Barcelona, Real Madrid, and AC Milan. During this time, he also achieved success in the Italian league. At his peak, Ronaldo possessed lightning speed, and he was one of the best dribblers that football has ever seen. He was also one of the most dangerous players in front of the net.

Many football players, both from the past and the present, have referred to Ronaldo as the best technical player they have ever seen. Ronaldo is an attacker who possesses such explosive dynamism that he has changed the general perception of a number nine, both in terms of what they should be expected to do and what they are capable of doing if they put in enough effort.

                                                                     Lionel Messi

A World Cup victory, eight Ballon d’Or awards, four Champions League titles, ten La Liga titles, two Ligue 1 victories, and a total of ten La Liga titles. Now that the final item on that list has been completed, it is possible that it is finally possible to assert that Lionel Messi possesses a resume that is nearly identical to the abilities that he possesses as a player.

Messi’s technique is something that appears to be nearly impossible to replicate. He is a dribbler who is unpredictable and a goal scorer who is potentially lethal. As a result of the extraordinary natural ability with which he plays football, many people believe that his victory at the World Cup in 2022 was sufficient to firmly establish him as the best player in the history of the sport.