In Pics | Top 10 best footballers in history, Messi tops the list

Here we take a look at the top 10 greatest footballers in the history of the soccer, according to the list released by the English magazine 'Four Four Two'.

In Pics | Top 10 best footballers in history, Messi tops the list

Ronaldo, the star player who led Brazil to a World Cup title in 2002, was ranked tenth on the list, the English magazine 'Four Four Two'. Credit: AFP Photo

Ninth on the list was the sport's first international superstar, Ferenc Puskas. Credit: AFP Photo

Germany's Franz Beckenbauer, who is best known for his elegant style, dominance and leadership on the field, was positioned eighth on the list. Credit: Instagram/@franzbeckenbauer

Irish icon George Best, who is for his impressive technical skills, was ranked seventh on the list. Credit: Instagram/@georgebestfp

Dutch professional football player Johan Cruyff stood sixth on the list. Credit: Instagram/@johancruyff

Zinedine Zidane, who was often tagged as a 'dancer' and an 'artist' on the pitch, secured the fifth position in the best footballer of the history list, according to the English magazine 'Four Four Two'. Credit: AFP Photo

Brazilian football player Pele was ranked fourth on the list. Credit: AFP Photo

Third on the list was Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the great icons throughout football history. Credit: AFP Photo

Argentine footballer Diego Maradona, who is regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, was ranked second on the list. Credit: AFP Photo

Lionel Messi, whose brilliance stunned the world, topped the list of best footballers of history, according to the English magazine 'Four Four Two'. Credit: AFP Photo