1. Place of birth: Leytonstone, England. Day of birth: 02051975. Weight: 75kg Heigth: 185 cms Teams: Manchester United. Real Mdrid. Awards: Best young player of the year, UEFA best player, UEFA best Midfielder, Second Place FIFA best player.

2. Date of birth: 01/07/1976 City of Birth: Oss, Holland Weight: 78.1 kg Height 188 cm Team: Manchester United. Position: Foward

3. Hristo Stoichkov (sometimes written Stoitchkov) is the most successful Bulgarian soccer player of all time. He debuted in professional football with CSKA Sofia and was later spotted by European giant FC Barcelona. Stoitchkov earned global acclaim after winning the Spanish Primera Division four consecutive times and taking his club to Champions League glory in 1992. At World Cup 1994, Hristo Stoichkov was awarded the Golden boot as the top goal scorer of the tournament as he miraculously led his country to the semi-finals. Apart from his numerous awards and trophies, Stoichkov gained much popularity because of his aggressive on-pitch temper. His relentless attitude was known to irritate his opposition and enthrall his fans who preserve his image close to their hearts. As a player, Hristo Stoitchkov plays as a left attacker/winger. His specialties include free kicks, penalties and taking unpredictable shots on goal. Stoichkov is also known for his explosive acceleration and speed dribbling.

4. Zinedine Zidane was born on the 23rd of June in 1972. Including Zizou, his Algerian parents had five children in total. School was not his specialty, so he turned to football. By the age of 16, a scout by the name of Jean Varraud recruited him to Cannes. One year later, Zidane made his debut in the French First Division. The midfielder was later signed by Bordeaux where he started winning important matches.

5. Pelé is the first soccer player to truly reach superstar status. His name is still mentioned even today, more than a quarter century after his retirement. Apart from his popularity, Pelé's life story is what all soccer players dream of. He began as a poor boy from the slums in Tres Coracoes, Brazil but earned fame and fortune through his talent on the pitch.

6. D iego Armando Maradona has enthralled both fans and critics during the long span of his career. He debuted in professional football during 1975 and played his farewell match in November of 2001. Throughout a quarter of a century, Diego has influenced a multitude of people including some of the top soccer players today. Parallel to his brilliant skill, Maradona has stirred global controversy of unmatched magnitude. Regardless of his addiction to cocaine, failed doping tests and his wile on- pitch actions, Maradona is still regarded as the most skillful soccer player of all time.