Ruud Gullit

Ruud Gullit was a fearsome striker for AC Milan and the Netherlands. Armed with his flowing locks, Gullit soon became an icon and a fine player to boot

Jimmy Greaves

As good as they come in front of goal - Jimmy Greaves will go down as one terrific striker, one who possibly never reached the heights, or got the praise that he rightly deserved.

Ryan Giggs

He has been about since the Premier League was formed, but Ryan Giggs is still one of its top players. He is another who has never graced a major international tournament due to Wales' failure to quality, despite being almighty close to making USA '94.

Steven Gerrard

The Liverpool & England midfielder is widely regarded as the best English midfielder in the game today. Armed with a powerful shot and accurate boot, Gerrard's engine and desire are his added bonuses that take him up to that top level.

Paul Gascoigne

Gazza was the most natural player of his generation. He came to the fore during the 1990 World Cup Finals in Italy, where he was the midfield maestro under Sir Bobby Robson and helped England to the brink of the Final.

Robbie Fowler

It is hard to be as adored in one place as Robbie Fowler in on Merseyside. A career of ups n downs behind him but he will go down as one of the best strikers of the early days of the Premier League.

Luis Figo

Portugal's darling of the late 90s and early 00s - Luis Figo was meant to lead the Golden Generation to glory. Things didn't go as planned however as Portugal failed to make a major final during his time with his country.

Eusebio

The Golden Boot winner from the 1966 World Cup - Eusebio was a big strong powerful forward, who led Benfica to many domestic titles.

Alfredo Di Stefano

The Great Di Stefano had a turbulent career and sadly never got to play at the World Cup Finals. Despite this, he is fondly remembered for his goalscoring exploits in the European Cup for Real Madrid.

Paolo Di Canio

As controversial as they come - but this Roman had something about him, something that made sure that whoever you were - you had a very strong opinion on him one way or the other.

Dixie Dean

As one of the most prolific striker not only of his generation, but of all-time, there can be no doubt that Dixie Dean is a football legend.

Kenny Dalglish

A great player who went on to become a great manager. A striker who replaced Kevin Keegan at Anfield, he wasn't fazed by following such a legend and he went on to be hailed as the King of the Kop.

Johan Cruijff

One of the most naturally gifted footballers that the world ever saw. Cruijff was part of the Total Football era of Dutch football and was truly a great in every sense of the word.

Bobby Charlton

A survivor of the Munich Air Disaster - Bobby Charlton went on to lead Manchester United to European glory. He also was part of the 1966 World Cup winning side.

Eric Cantona

Like Beckham and Best, Cantona was a Manchester United #7. The flamboyant Frenchman had his ups and downs at Old Trafford but he was the master of the early 90s great United teams.

George Best

What can I really say about George Best? Some say he was the very best, even better than Maradona and Pelé. His off the field antics may of slowed his career but when he was at his best, he was frightening.

Dennis Bergkamp

The Dutch master was a hit in the Premier League after a disappointing spell in Italy. Brought over to the EPL by Arsenal, Bergkamp would go on to become one of the best foreign imports the top flight has ever seen.

David Beckham

Well who doesn't know about David Beckham? The boy with the looks, playing for arguably the biggest club in the world, married a huge pop star from the biggest band on the planet at the time, it has certainly been quite a career for the Leytonstone kid.

Franz Beckenbauer

Dubbed the Fußball-Kaiser by the German Press - Beckenbauer would go on to become one of the greatest sweepers the world has ever seen. After his playing days he is notable for being the man in charge of World Cup 2006.

Gordon Banks

England's goalkeeper on the greatest day in the countries footballing history - Banks is a legend in every sense of the word. His performances were always of the highest calibre and he produced the Save of the Century from Brazilian legend Pelé

Roberto Baggio

He may of been the man who blasted over the bar in the World Cup Final from 12 yards - but without him Italy don't even get anywhere near. He single handedly took his country by the scruff of the neck and dragged them through that tournament. A truly great striker for both clubs and country.