He has been repeatedly called "the biggest African footballer of all times", outside of Africa he is seen as the biggest Portuguese player of all times, in his native Mozambique he is considered the shiniest football star the country has ever produced, but regardless of which country or continent can claim Eusébio as "its own", one thing beyond any doubt is that the "Black Panther" has been one of the top figures in the sport's history, and one of the most entertaining to watch.

Gerd Müller is undeniably one of the greatest strikers to grace both German and international football. Nicknamed "Der bomber", Gerd was especially famous for his fascinating ability to turn at lightning sped while handling the ball, not to mention his impeccable score sheet.

One of the most formidable players in the history of soccer, Franz Beckenbauer is decidedly a living football legend. Born on September 11th, 1945 in Munich, Germany, the strongly influential figure in the fascinating yet challenging world of soccer is a two-time winner of the prestigious European Footballer of the Year (Ballon d'Or) award, in 1972 and 1976, respectively as well as the only person in soccer history to have both captained and managed World Cup winning teams, in 1974 and 1990, respectively.

Every year in football, there are a few players that really shine. Rarely do we see people dominating the scene for more years, while a truly dominant career is something very, very rare. Current football fans seem to think that Messi and Ronaldo are unique players, whose stats have not been repeated at any time in history. While this is partially true, there certainly were players in the past who not only achieved great success, but also changed the game with their style, their intelligence and their flair. Among them, without a doubt, we can find Marco van Basten.

Born on October, 23, 1940 in Minas Gerais, Brazil, Edson Arantes do Nascimento would become more commonly known around the world as Pelé. His father, João Ramos do Nascimento, played professional soccer himself, but his career never brought him much in the way of money. As the legend goes, Pelé’s family could not even afford to buy a ball for him, so he stuffed socks and molded them into the shape of a ball to kick around.

Michel Platini is next to Thierry Henry the greatest goal scorer in the history of Les Bleus, France's national football team, with 41 goals (and with a higher scoring average than Henry) and regarded as one of the most lauded and prominent figures in international football of all time. The footbal icon Michel Platini has served as a successful offensive midfielder, captain as well as manager of the French team. After his career he did become president of the UEFA which ended in scandalous forms and cracked Platini's good reputation.

Zinedine Zidane is one of the most famous French football players of all time, widely regarded as a master of the fundamentals and techniques of the game. He is known for his excellent control and dribbling skills, his magic ball touch, his focused vision and great leadership traits. During his active soccer years, no player would surpass the way he controlled and received the ball. He scored 31 goals, out of his 108 international outings.

Arthur Antunes Coimbra, famously known as Zico is one of the greatest footballer in Brazilian football history. He was even remarked as “white people” for his brilliant attacking moves and specialization in free kicks. Zico played three World Cups from 78 to 86 under the Brazilian soccer team and won the hearts of millions of people. Pelé, the god of football once said, “Zico is the only one who resembles my playing method”. Here we present a short biography on this cocker sensation named Zico and summarize his professional career.