Zidane, Platini, new provocation from Argentina for French football!

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

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An Argentinian media outlet has embarked on the difficult mission of compiling the Top 100 best players in the world. A ranking in which French players are hardly celebrating…

Ranking the best players in history is always a perilous exercise. Sports.fr tried it a few years ago and the debates were passionate for a result which obviously cannot escape criticism. The Argentine media Gol de Corazon in turn wanted to establish its Top 100.

And without much surprise, Lionel Messi appears at the top of the ranking, the seven-time Ballon d’Or ahead of his eternal rival, Cristiano Ronaldo, who is preferred to Pelé and Diego Maradona. A third Argentinian – who later became Spanish – completes the Top 5: Alfredo di Stefano. To find French footballers, however, you have to go further down the ranking since no Blue appears in the Top 10.

Di Maria 17th…

The first of them, Zinedine Zidane, only appears in 12e place and Michel Platini, three times Ballon d’Or, only appears in 14e position. The third Frenchman in the ranking is none other than Antoine Griezmann, who is 48eten ranks ahead of Thierry Henry (58e). For the rest, Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappé follow each other at the 85e and 86e places.

Rather than Zinedine Zidane or Michel Platini, the Argentinian site chose Xavi, Johan Cruyff, Ronaldo, Paolo Maldini and Franz Beckenbauer to complete the Top 10, just ahead of Gerd Müller, 11e.

Among the many other inconsistencies denounced on social networks are also the 17e Place d’Angel Di Maria, 68e place of Eden Hazard or the absence of African players, except Georges Weah, 76e.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.