List of Famous Footballers

Mariano Díaz Mejía, known as Mariano, is a Spanish-Dominican professional footballer who plays as a striker for Spanish club Real Madrid.

Rúrik Gíslason is an Icelandic former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Romário de Souza Faria, known simply as Romário, is a Brazilian politician who previously achieved worldwide fame as a professional footballer. A prolific striker renowned for his clinical finishing, he is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. Romário starred for Brazil in their 1994 FIFA World Cup triumph, receiving the Golden Ball as player of the tournament. He was named FIFA World Player of the Year the same year. He came fifth in the FIFA Player of the Century internet poll in 1999, was elected to the FIFA World Cup Dream Team in 2002, and was named in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players in 2004.

Samuel Yves Um Titi, known as Samuel Umtiti, is a French professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Spanish club Barcelona and the French national team.

Robin van Persie is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a striker. Regarded as one of the best strikers of his generation, he is the all-time top scorer for the Netherlands men's national team.

Douglas Costa de Souza is a Brazilian footballer who plays as a winger for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich, on loan from Serie A club Juventus, and the Brazil national team. He is known for his dribbling skills, speed, acceleration, and crossing ability.

Yoann Miguel Gourcuff is a French professional footballer who is a free agent. He operates mainly as an attacking midfielder, but can also be utilized as a withdrawn striker and is described as a "playmaker of real quality" who "is an accomplished passer of the ball". Gourcuff has been described by former French international David Ginola as the best French player of his generation. His talent, elegant playing style, tenacity on the pitch, technical skills and precocious ability have drawn comparisons to French legend Zinedine Zidane.

Glenn Hoddle is an English former football player and manager. He currently works as a television pundit and commentator for ITV Sport and BT Sport.

Vincent Peter Jones is a British actor, producer, singer, presenter, and former professional footballer.

Michy Batshuayi-Atunga is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Crystal Palace, on loan from fellow Premier League club Chelsea, and the Belgian national team.