FIFA 100
structured list of footballers
The FIFA 100 is a list of 125 footballers chosen by Brazilian football legend Pelé. He made his choices based on who he thought were the best living footballers in the world. It was presented on 4 March 2004 at a ceremony in London.
The number 100 represents the 100th anniversary of FIFA and not the number of players selected. The list has 123 male players and 2 female players. At the time the list was selected, 50 players were active and 75 were retired.
List change
This is the list of the "FIFA 100" greatest living footballers as chosen by Pelé.[1][2]
- An asterisk (*) marks players who still played in 2004.
- Players who are still playing in 2020 are in italics.
Argentina change
Belgium change
Brazil change
Bulgaria change
Cameroon change
Chile change
Colombia change
Croatia change
Czech Republic change
Denmark change
England change
France change
Germany change
Ghana change
Hungary change
Italy change
Japan change
Liberia change
Mexico change
Netherlands change
Nigeria change
Northern Ireland change
Paraguay change
Peru change
Poland change
Portugal change
Republic of Ireland change
Romania change
Russia change
Scotland change
Senegal change
South Korea change
Spain change
Turkey change
Ukraine change
United States change
Uruguay change
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References change
- ↑ "FIFA 100". Best Football Players Ever.
- ↑ "The Fifa 100". The Guardian. 4 March 2004.