'France Football' chooses best team in history: these are strikers nominated

'France Football' are continuing in their search for the best team in footballing history. After giving their list of candidates in all the other positions in the pitch, this Monday it is the turn of strikers. That includes right wingers, left wingers and centre forwards. 

The 3-4-3 formation chosen included 20 players for 2 defensive midfielder and other 20 for attacking midfielder places. The wingers are considered part of the attack with players like Luis Figo and David Beckham. 

The full list of right wingers for one spot is the following:  David Beckham, George Best, Samuel Eto'o, Luis Figo, Garrincha, Jairzinho, Kevin Keegan, Stanley Matthews, Lionel Messi and Arjen Robben.

The full list of centre forwards is the following: Dennis Bergkamp, Johan Cruyff, Kenny Dalglish, Eusébio, Sándor Kocsis, Gerd Müller, Romário, Ronaldo, Van Basten and George Weah.

Lastly, 'France Football' gave their list of 10 candidates to the best left winger position:  Oleg Blokhine, Cristiano Ronaldo, Dragan Dzajic, Ryan Giggs, Thierry Henry, Rivaldo, Roberto Rivelino, Ronaldinho, Rummenigge and Stoichkov.

These are then all of the positions completed. 'France Football' will announce the winning XI on 17th December after votes issued by 170 journalists from around the world, just like they do for the Ballon d'Or. 

 

October 5, 2020