The pioneers and tactical architects
The artists of midfield magic
The ultimate modern gladiators
The unbreakable defensive walls
Global icons and barrier-breakers
sparta Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento, the 17-year-old won the 1958, 1962, and 1970 World Cups, scoring 1,281 career goals.
For which Brazilian club did Pelé play the vast majority of his professional career?
sparta Cruyff pioneered total football and led Ajax to three consecutive European Cups.
In which major tournament did Johan Cruyff first perform his famous 'Cruyff Turn' move?
Which tactical system, pioneered by coach Rinus Michels, did Johan Cruyff famously champion on the pitch?
Pelé's magic: In 1969, both sides in the Nigerian Civil War declared a 48-hour ceasefire just to watch Pelé play an exhibition match in Lagos.
sparta Turn the Golden Arrow dial to discover where this legend ranks among football's greatest players.
In how many consecutive European Cup finals did Alfredo Di Stéfano score for Real Madrid?
A defensive soccer player who plays behind the backline and is free to join the attack. Franz Beckenbauer pioneered this sweeper role while captaining West Germany to World Cup victory in 1974.
sparta Ferenc Puskás
They called him too old at thirty-one, but he conquered Europe with four final goals
What is the name of the annual FIFA award established in 2009 to honor Ferenc Puskás's legacy?
Ferenc Puskás was the talismanic captain of which legendary international team of the 1950s?
sparta After Pelé's injury in 1962, Manuel Francisco dos Santos carried Brazil to the World Cup title, earning the Golden Ball
In which World Cup did Garrincha win both the Golden Boot and Golden Ball after Pelé was injured?