Monday, December 2, 2013

Six Outstanding Soccer Players You Might Not Know



If you ask fans to name who they consider as the best players in the game of soccer, names like Ronaldo, Pele, and Messi are sure to show up. But there are many more players who also certainly deserve the prestige. Here are some of them you definitely ought to know more of.

  1. Jorge Burruchaga
This prolific midfielder is well known for his winning goal that put Argentina 3-2 past Germany, thus claiming the 1986 World Cup title. Burruchaga, or Burru to fans, would go on to make 14 appearances in the World Cup and become a starter for all of the country’s matches in the 1990 World Cup.

Jorge Burruchaga
Jorge Burruchaga
                                                           

  1. Glacinto Fachetti
For the three World Cup tournaments he played in 1966. 1970. And 1974, Fachetti contributed a lot in the success of the Italian team.  His 12 appearances in the World Cup demonstrates why he is still considered as one of the best left fields that every played the game. He is also one of the key players in Italy’s second place finish against Brazil in the 1970 World Cup.

Glacinto Fachetti



  1. Lennart Skoglund
The Swedish booter is considered to be one of the youngest players to make an appearance in the World Cup, being just 20 years old when he suited up for Sweden in 1950. He would then become an important figure in Sweden’s campaign in the 1958 edition, scoring of the three goals in the country’s 3-1 semifinals victory over West Germany. Despite appearing only 11 times in the World Cup, he is considered as one of the best entertainers in the game.

Lennart Skoglund



  1. Oldrich Nejedly
While the Czechoslovakian player made only 6 appearances in the World Cup, he nevertheless showed why he is a top player. Nejedly was able to score 7 goals in these appearances, hirring five ing 1934 cup and landing two more in the 1938 edition. For his performance, it was no surprise that he became a part of the 1934 All-Star team. 

Oldrich Nejedly






  1. Kaka
While Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite, or just Kaka to fans, has yet to make an appearance in the World Cup, he is certainly showing why he deserves a spot playing for the event. Kaka had a wonderful run in the 2013 season, being one of AC Milan’s standout players this year. He also became part of the Brazilian national team this year, participating in several matches around the globe. 




  1. Sergio Aguero
During the 2013 season, Aruego showed why he is considered as one of Atletico Madrid’s prized possession. He also has one World Cup appearance under his belt, suiting up for Argentina during the 2010 edition. While there are talks that he might be drafted by elite European clubs, his current team says that they will try to hold on to him as long as they can. 

Sergio Aguero


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