From CNN Brasil · Gabriel Teles · · 1m 40s
Maradona named top footballer for number 10
The Guardian names Maradona as the greatest player for number 10, beating Pelé and Messi.
In brief
The Guardian names Maradona as the greatest player for number 10, beating Pelé and Messi. The Guardian ranked Diego Maradona as the most iconic player for number 10 in football history, ahead of Pelé and Lionel Messi. Originally reported by CNN Brasil.
Maradona chosen for number 10
The Guardian selected Diego Maradona as the most iconic player for number 10 in football history, ahead of Pelé and Lionel Messi.
“For Maradona, the number ten was a style of life, part of an argentine unique identity”
Why Maradona for number 10
Maradona's number 10 became part of his identity, especially during his time with the Argentine national team that won the 1986 World Cup.
Brazilian players in the list
Five Brazilian players appear in the Guardian's list: Cafu for number 2, Ronaldo Fenômeno for number 9, Falcão for number 15, Kaká for number 22, and Bruno Guimarães for number 39.
Cafu for number 2
Cafu was chosen for number 2 after a career marked by consistency and titles with Brazil, including the 1994 and 2002 World Cups.
Ronaldo Fenômeno for number 9
Ronaldo Fenômeno was selected for number 9 due to his speed, strength, skill, and his image during the 2002 World Cup.
Falcão for number 15
Falcão, a 1982 generation icon, was chosen for number 15 after playing for Brazil in the 1982 World Cup and winning the Silver Ball.
Kaká for number 22
Kaká was selected for number 22 during his Milan years, winning the 2006/07 Champions League and the 2007 Ballon d'Or.
Bruno Guimarães for number 39
Bruno Guimarães chose number 39 because it was his father's taxi code in Rio de Janeiro, a tradition he kept since his professional debut in 2017.
In short
The Guardian ranked Diego Maradona as the most iconic player for number 10 in football history, ahead of Pelé and Lionel Messi.
