These are some of the most famous soccer players in the world with profiles and biographies on them.

or Ronaldo Luis Nazario De Lima.
Born in the poor suburbs of Rio de Janeiro, he was motivated by his childhood hero Zico, the young man who enters soccer early in his life. When he turns 12, he plays in the Tennis Club Valqueire, an organized youth club where he plays “futebol de salão” or soccer in small spaces with a tiny ball. This is considered an important pace in Ronaldo’s development, as playing with a smaller ball is said to rapidly increase his ability.

or Diego Maradona.
He wowed fans and critics alike throughout his long career. His first appearance in professional soccer is during 1975 when he played his farewell match in November 2001. Diego Armando Maradona has influenced a large number of people, including some of the best soccer players today. With his brilliant ability, the Argentine soccer player has also been in worldwide controversy of various magnitudes. Regardless of his cocaine addiction, failed doping tests and wild antics on the pitch, Diego Maradona is still considered one of the greatest soccer players of all time.

or Hristo Stoichkov.
He is considered the most successful Bulgarian footballer of all time. He was first introduced to professional soccer with CSKA Sofia and later seen by European giant FC Barcelona. After winning the Spanish Primera División, Stoichkov gained worldwide recognition four consecutive times and led his club to the Championship League victory in 1992. Stoichkov retired on the soccer field in December 2003.

david beckham
Beckham at the young age of sixteen signed for the Manchester United youth squad in July 1991. It took him five years playing through the squad, reserves and on loan at Preston North End before he finally broke into the first Man U Team. For the 1997-1998 season, Beckham garnered enough attention to be selected for England’s World Cup squad. He is considered then as one of the famous footballers of all time.