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'.

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