10 greatest stars never to have played in the Premier League: 10. Roberto Carlos The 40-year-old - now retired after a spell with troubled Russian outfit Anzhi Makhachkala - starred for the La Liga giants and won the World Cup with Brazil in 2002. 9. Paolo Maldini The former Italy captain - who retired from international football before the Azzurri triumphed in the 2006 World Cup - also played a starring role for his country and won a total of 126 senior caps. 8. Zlatan Ibrahimovic The controversial Swede boasts an outstanding trophy record, having won league titles with Ajax, Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, AC Milan and current employers Paris Saint-Germain. 7. Rivaldo The Brazilian maestro - a prominent member of the 2002 World Cup winning squad under Luiz Felipe Scolari - forged a reputation as one of the worlds top talents during spells in Europe with the likes of Barcelona and AC Milan. 6. Luis Figo The former Portuguese star - who won 127 senior international caps - was best-known for his superb spell at Real Madrid, the club he joined in hugely controversial fashion from fierce Catalan rivals Barcelona at the turn of the millennium. 5. Ronaldinho The 33-year-old was a joy to watch during his prime years with Barcelona and AC Milan, wowing fans and pundits alike with his sumptuous trickery. 4. Xavi The midfielder is a passing god,repeatedly linking-up play and providing chances for his illustrious teammates with his unrivalled vision and composure in possession. 3. Ronaldo Although his standing has been somewhat detrimentally affected by the rise of his namesake Cristiano, Brazil legend Ronaldo is arguably the best out-and-out striker that the game has ever seen. Despite notable injury issues, the two-time World Cup winner boasts a truly incredible goalscoring record. 2. Zinedine Zidane Despite having his reputation somewhat tarnished after being sent off in his last appearance during Frances 2006 World Cup final loss to Italy, the 41-year-old will nevertheless be fondly remembered as a truly-gifted playmaker who won legions of admirers during spells with Juventus and Real Madrid. 1. Lionel Messi Messi hardly needs an introduction. The Argentine sensation is a wonderful player who will surely go down in the annals of history as one of the most-talented sportsmen of all time arguably. Although there is obviously still plenty of time left for the 26-year-old to get a taste of the Premier League, can you really see Messi leaving Barcelona anytime soon? #nEshun.
Posted on: Sun, 24 Nov 2013 15:38:04 +0000
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