Football is a sport that has been beloved by millions of fans around the world since its inception, and it’s no wonder why. Global icons like Pelé, Diego Maradona, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Lionel Messi have served as ambassadors for “the beautiful game” and have had a massive impact on pushing football to be the most popular sport in the world today.

In the grand scheme of things, it’s very difficult to determine who is the greatest football player ever, as everyone will have different interpretations. Nonetheless, a strong case can be made for the...