Diego Armando Maradona Franco: Powerful, fast and precise, this Argentine magician is often considered a step ahead of even Pele when it comes to choosing the best football player in the world. In his career spanning around 29 years, Maradona reached heights, both financially and physically, which were unprecedented in soccer history. The team wanted to retire the number 10 jersey after he hung up his boots, but Fifa vetoed the move. (Getty Images)