26, 1970, in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, BoliviaĬlubs: Destroyers, Bolivar, Albacete, Colo Colo, American de Cali, DC Unitedīolivia has qualified for just one World Cup tournament (United States in 1994), but its star player, Marco Etcheverry, was recovering from a serious injury.Īfter just four minutes on the field as a substitute, Etcheverry, a player of combustible temperament, was red-carded for a foul. Bolivia - Marco Etcheverry Bolivian national team captain Marco Etcheverry, right, battles for the ball against Venezuela during a World Cup qualifying game in 1996.īorn: Sept. Meet the greatest soccer player ever from each of these countries. To evaluate the game's most legendary talents, we have condensed the globe to 60 nations, based on FIFA's world rankings.
And one footballer still can inspire millions. They represent 191 of the 193 United Nations-member states. Today, FIFA has 211 teams around the world. Much the same goes for Franz Beckenbauer in Germany, while the likes of Austria’s Matthias Sindelar and Uruguay’s Obdulio Varela speak to a football era before worldwide television.
The Netherlands has produced many great soccer players, but all bow down to Johan Cruyff. Whoever is chosen depends on the eye (or age) of the beholder. France produced Michel Platini and Zinedine Zidane. Argentina has Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi. Some exhibit them all.īut who is the best soccer player in their country? The answer can be an endless debate. The greatest players in soccer history possess at least one of these qualities. What constitutes true greatness in a soccer player? It can be the sheer number of goals, unmatchable skills, leadership ability or inspirational character. All-Time Best Soccer Players by Country West Germany captain Franz Beckenbauer, left, kicks the ball away from advancing Polish player Robert Gadocha during a 1974 World Cup game at the Waldstadion in Frankfurt. One great footballer still can inspire millions around the world.
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