List of Famous Footballers

Yordan Letchkov is a former Bulgarian footballer. He is generally regarded as one of the best players to come out of Bulgaria and was a key member of the squad which reached the semi-finals of the 1994 World Cup Finals. Known to many as "The Magician", Letchkov was a gifted player who could play as a central midfielder or on the left side of midfield, and he was easily recognizable for his baldness. He was best known for his dribbling ability. However, his career was often adversely affected by his moody nature and the numerous arguments and fallings-out he had with fellow players and managers. He was the mayor of his home town for eight years, but was removed from duty due to corruption.

Osman Özköylü is a Turkish football coach and former player who is currently the manager of Hekimoğlu Trabzon.

Dmitri Yuryevich Chistyakov is a Russian football player. He plays as a centre-back for Zenit St. Petersburg on loan from FC Rostov.

Florian Raspentino is a French professional footballer who most recently played as a forward for Championnat National side SC Bastia.

José Carlos de Almeida, best known as Zé Carlos is a Brazilian former association footballer who played as a defender.

Adama Mbengue is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Caen.

Takahiro Ko is a Japanese football player of Chinese descent. He plays for Gamba Osaka in the J1 League and also represents their Under-23 team in J3 League. He is the son of former Chinese international Gao Sheng and his regular playing position is central midfield.

Renan Soares Reuter, better known as Renan, is a Brazilian football goalkeeper who last played for Tigres do Brasil, on loan from Corinthians.

Carlos Pereira Berto Júnior, or simply Carlinhos Paraíba, is a Brazilian midfielder who currently plays for Anapolina.

Franck M'bia Etoundi is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays for NK Slaven Belupo in the Prva HNL as a striker.