Best male soccer players: World champions since 1979
We look back at the history of men's soccer to name the top player in the world for every year since 1979. Only 17 players have held the symbolic championship belt during this period.
This comprehensive list highlights the legends who dominated the sport.
Article facts
| Category | Football |
|---|---|
| Published | |
| Language | en |
| Free | Free — headline and summary on this page; no account |
| Full text | Full article text is not hosted here; follow the publisher link |
| No SKU, GTIN or MPN | No SKU, GTIN or MPN — this is a news story, not a product |