50 Greatest Footballers

Name: 50 Greatest Footballers
Released: 2010-06-01T07:00:00.000Z

TV Show · Sport

Who is the greatest football player of all time? From the mighty Maradona to the sublimely skilful Pelé, the creative genius of Zidane, to the tricks and flicks of Ronaldinho, every football supporter has their opinion on who is the finest footballer in the history of the sport. ‘The Greatest’ will answer that question.

2010 · 26m

EPISODE 1

Paolo Maldini

The greatest full-back in the history of the game. This is the story of a one club man for 18 seasons - Maldini won everything possible with AC Milan. His legendary status was confirmed when upon his retirement the Club retired his famous number 3 shirt.
EPISODE 2

Gerd Muller

Der Bomber, the diminutive scoring sensation. This is the uplifting story of the troubled man whose goals brought three European Cups to Bayern Munich and various honours to the National Team.
EPISODE 3

Garrincha

Regarded by Pele as the greatest Brazilian player in history, this extraordinary life story of the bandy legged winger features interviews from those that knew him, played with him and grew up with him. The show chronicles the highs and lows of a maverick genius.
EPISODE 4

Eusebio

Regarded as the European Pele, Eusebio was a star for club and country. A career record that shows more goals than games played, this show profiles an incredible footballer who won back to back European Cups and was the pride of a nation in 1966.
EPISODE 5

Raul

The ultimate Madridista, the striker has set records throughout his career. In the modern Madrid Galactico era, Raul shines as the beating heart of Real Madrid. This is the story of a fan favourite.
EPISODE 6

Rivelino

The owner of possibly the hardest shot in the history of the game, Rivelino was an integral part of the greatest team to ever play the game. The Brazilian free-kick specialist and inventor of the flip flap, a trick that continues to bemuse defenders to this day, Rivelino was a man who redefined wing play in the 70s.