Top 14 players with the best ball control in the history of football
Lets take a look at the top 14 players with the best ball control in the history of football.
14) Roman Riquelme
The name Roman Riquelme might be relatively unfamiliar with most football fans, but that hasn't stopped the Argentine hero from making our list.
On a very good day, Roman Riquelme is one of the best controllers of the ball. The silky midfielder would leave you drooling from his exquisite command of the ball
13) Andres Iniesta
12) Mesut Ozil
Another midfielder blessed with so much ball controlling ability is German midfielder Mesut Ozil.
Ozil is known for his silky touches and perfectly weighted control of the ball before picking out an almost impossible pass.
11) Dennis Berkgamp
An iconic figure at the Emirates stadium, Dennis Berkgamp was such a silky user of the ball that this list would be incomplete without the Dutch legend.
Bergkamp was just too good with the ball at his feet.
10) Thierry Henry
Probably the greatest attacker to have graced the English Premier league, it'll benefit a lot of football fans to know that the 1998 world cup winner was also very effective controller of the ball.
9) Lionel Messi
This list would never have been complete without one of the greatest players of all time.
The little magician is such a perfect controller of the ball that will leave you wondering if he had a magnet laced to his boots.
8) Cristiano Ronaldo's
This list would never been complete without the legendary modern day footballer who is very effective in commanding a football.
Cristiano Ronaldo sits 8th on our list of players who have a good command of the ball.
7) Zlatan Ibrahimovic
The Swedish legend well built physique also means he could easily bully defenders around before calmly bringing the ball down.
6) Neymar
Brazilian winger Neymar is not just one of the most skillful players in the world, the 29 year old also ranks as one of the best ball controllers in the world.
The Brazilian has even managed to invent his own rabona skill which goes a long way in showing how good he is when it comes commanding the ball.
5) Diego Maradona
It would interest many football fans to know that the now late Diego Maradona was one of a kind when it came to controlling the ball.
The Argentine legend rarely lost control of the ball no matter the speed and distance at which it came in at.
4) Jay Jay Okocha
Austin Jay-Jay Okocha career might have not blossomed like the other players on this list, but the Nigerian has still earned a 4th place on our list.
Okocha was a skillful midfielder whose mesmerizing control of the ball would often wow fans and players alike.
3) Zinedine Zidane
French legend never Zinedine Zidane was never a pacey player during the hey days of his career. However, he was never in need of pace as it would have made him almost unstoppable.
Zidane was an excellent controller of the ball. infact, one of the best ever seen in the history of football
2) Ronaldinho
Blessed with terrific pace and skill, It is only fair that Ronaldinho Guacho is second on our list.
The legendary Brazilian was a naturally gifted footballer who had all the attributes needed in a world class player including an outrageous control of the ball.
1) Dimitar Berbatov
Undoubtedly the best ball controller the football world has ever seen, Berbatov would control a ball even if it fell from heaven.
The Bulgarian striker was a joy to watch during his playing days and often wowed fans with his exquisite magical control of the ball. It was like he had a magnet attached to his feet.
A well deserved no 1 spot on our list.
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