The top 10 number 10s

Leo Messi (Argentina)

The best number 10 to play this century, if not ever. The Argentine magician has worn the number for both Barcelona and his national team, and is still at the peak of his powers.

Diego Maradona (Argentina)

The other Argentine to famously wear the number, considered one of the best to ever do it particularly after leading his country to the 1986 World CUp almost single handedly.

Pelé (Brasil)

He was Brazil's first big star, and won three World Cups with the national team. Another considered by some as the greatest of all time.

Michel Platini (France)

Another player to win a tournament virtually single handely, in the shape of Euro 1984. Considered one of the greatest the French have ever produced.

Zinedine Zidane (France)

The man who may just tip Platini to the title of greatest French player of all time. While he wore the number 5 shirt at Real Madrid, he won the World Cup and Euros for his nation with the number 10 on his back.

Ronaldinho (Brazil)

A maestro of the modern game, this number 10's skills lit up World Cups, Champions Leagues and league battles, all with a smile on his face.

Rivaldo (Brazil)

The man to have the number 10 shirt fro Barcelona and Brazil, the 1999 Balloon D'Or winner was certainly a special talent.

Ferenc Puskas (Hungary and Spain)

A player of the great Madrid team of the 1950s, as well as Hungarian and Spanish national teams. There's a reason the award for best goal of the year is named after this lethal number 10.

Carlos Valderrama (Colombia)

Potentially Colombia's greatest ever footballer, the attacking midfielder known for his hairstyle was equally as impressive on the pitch, winning three Copa Americas with his nation.

Ruud Gullit (Netherlands)

One of the most complete players to play the modern game, there was nothing the Milan and Chelsea player couldn't do, famously winning the 1988 European Championships with the Dutch national team.