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Top Ten Ballon d'Or winners
James Dall picks out his top 10 European Footballer of the Year winners
After Cristiano Ronaldo landed the Ballon d'Or for 2008, skysports.com embarks on the challenge of naming the top 10 European Footballer of the Year winners.
Reporter James Dall picks out his favourites to hold this coveted prize over the years.
Sir Stanley Matthews - 1956
The brilliant Sir Stanley Matthews was the first player to be named European Footballer of the Year. Matthews, 41-years-old and playing for Blackpool at the time, saw off competition from the likes of Real Madrid striker Alfredo di Stefano and Stade Reims frontman Raymond Kopa. The former England right winger, who had two stints at Stoke City and played until he was 50, was a magician with the ball at his feet and the move 'the Matthews Feint' was named after his deceiving duck and dive.
Sir Bobby Charlton - 1966
Sir Bobby Charlton is one of the five English players to have landed the prize. Charlton was rewarded in a memorable 1966 for English football as he lifted the World Cup at Wembley that year. The attacker, who spent 19 years at Manchester United, then claimed European Cup glory with the Red Devils two years later. Charlton possessed superb composure on the ball, gliding across the field, head up and looking into space. He was a prolific goalscorer and possessed a thunderous strike.
George Best - 1968
With a football at his feet, George Best was a genius. The year 1968 was marvellous in what was a career dotted with incident, as Best landed the Footballer of the Year accolade and also lifted the European Cup with Manchester United. The former Northern Ireland international filled lungs with expectation whenever he gained possession. His two-footedness, balance and lightning football brain allowed him to dance through challenges while frequently appearing to slow down time to his advantage.
Johan Cruyff - 1971, 1973 & 1974
The best dribbler ever? Quite possibly. Former Holland international Johan Cruyff was named European Footballer of the Year on three occasions - an outstanding feat. Cruyff spent the majority of his career with Dutch giants Ajax - a side he went on to manage in 1986 - while he also played for Barcelona and Feyenoord. Cruyff lifted countless trophies at domestic level, including nine Eredivisie titles and a trio of European Cups. Cruyff boasted remarkable control and ability to spin 180 degrees with the ball in a microsecond; usually via the 'Cruyff turn'.
Franz Beckenbauer - 1972 & 1976
Elegant, calm and collected on the ball, 'Der Kaiser' is arguably the greatest German footballer of all time. Franz Beckenbauer was rewarded with the gong on two separate occasions and captained Bayern Munich to three consecutive European Cups from 1974 to 1976. At international level he recorded more than 100 caps and was a World Cup and European Championship winner. The sweeper was renowned for his coolness on the ball, so often mopping up at the back before carrying possession out of defence. Beckenbauer knew little of the word panic.
Michel Platini - 1983, 1984 & 1985
The Frenchman, now Uefa president, possessed staggering talent. Michel Platini's class with a football was palpable. With France, the attacking midfielder won the 1984 European Championship and was voted best player and finished top goalscorer of the tournament. Platini began at Nancy before moving to St Etienne and then Juventus, where he enjoyed superb success. The three-time European Footballer of the Year had an unbelievable passing range and was deadly from set-pieces. He could dictate a football at his will.
Marco van Basten - 1988, 1989 & 1992
The Dutchman was a deadly finisher, prolific in front of goal and, when clean through, one would be foolish to back against him hitting the net. Van Basten landed the European Footballer of the Year on three separate occasions following superb success at Ajax and AC Milan. He is regarded as one of the finest forwards of all time. His career, however, was impeded by injury and he called an official end to his playing days at the age of 31. Van Basten, who lifted several trophies, volleyed a particularly memorable goal against the Soviet Union at Euro 88, from a near impossible angle.
Zinedine Zidane - 1998
'Zizou' cuts an intimidating, class, footballing figure, one that oozed trickery, power and craft. Zinedine Zidane retired two years ago and will be remembered as one of football's greatest ever players. He started out at Cannes, signed for Bordeaux and then transferred to Italy to join Juventus, where he won two Serie A titles. Zidane cemented his stature as a French hero when he scored twice in the 1998 World Cup final victory. In 2001, Zidane became the world's most expensive player as he joined Real Madrid for f46million. He propelled Real to UEFA Champions League glory a year later, striking a sumptuous volley in the final. Zidane called an end to his career after the 2006 World Cup - a tournament in which he infamously butted Italy defender Marco Materazzi in the final. But he was still regarded as the best player of the competition.
Ronaldo - 1997 & 2002
The brilliant striker was a menace to all markers that came across him. At his peak, Ronaldo possessed stunning flair and power. The two-time European Footballer of the Year began his professional career at Cruzeiro, before signing for PSV Eindhoven in 1994 and then enjoying spells with European giants Barcelona, Inter Milan, Real Madrid and AC Milan. The Brazilian is a prolific forward and is the highest goalscorer in the history of the World Cup with 15 strikes. His bullish manner and dazzling feet combine to devastating effect. At 32, Ronaldo is currently without a club as he recovers from a serious knee injury, but will no doubt be highly sought-after should he return to fitness.
Ronaldinho - 2005
The Brazilian wizard is a footballer that embraces his love for the game. Ronaldinho has treated spectators to numerous truly magical moments during his career. He started out at Gremio before switching to Paris St Germain in 2001. After two years in France he signed for Barcelona, who outbid Manchester United for his signature. He lifted two Primera Liga titles with Barca. Influenced by futsal, Ronaldinho possesses a war chest of skills. He plays with a swagger and, at just 28, still has many years of enjoyment to bring to football fanatics. This summer he was targeted by Manchester City but chose to join AC Milan. All hail the flip-flap.
credit: skysports.com
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