Ballymena United’s Andy McGrory names his 10 favourite players and the reasons why...
Who made the final list?
5. 6: Ronaldo
Growing up watch the Brazil team in the 1990s, Ronaldo was the Messi of that era - nobody could touch him, he was on the next level. Its just a shame that, due to his injuries, we never got to see more of him.
6. 5: Cristiano Ronaldo
His goals alone would get him in any team but the work he does off the pitch separates him from any player in the world. To be playing at the top at 35 years old and still scoring and playing the way he does is unbelievable.
7. 4: Zinedine Zidane
He made it look so easy - he had eyes on the back of his head and used to play football walking! His performances in the 1998 World Cup finals made me love him.
8. 3: Lionel Messi
One of the most talented footballers in the world EVER and would probably be in anyones favourite team of all time.