Who is the best number 8 in football?

Famous Football Players who Wore the Number 8 Jersey
  • Hristo Stoichkov – Barcelona.
  • Andres Iniesta – Barcelona.
  • Steven Gerrard – Liverpool.
  • Frank Lampard – ChelseaÂ
  • Gennaro Gattuso – AC Milan.
  • Sócrates Vieira de Oliveira - Brazil.
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Who is the best number 8 in football history?

#1 Andres Iniesta

Andres Iniesta will go down in history as one of the greatest midfielders of all time. He was part of what are now considered the greatest international team and the greatest club team of the 21st century.
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What famous players wore number 8?

It's all proof that anyone who wears #8 has a major legacy to live up to.
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Vote up your favorite athletes to wear the number 8.
  1. Kobe Bryant. ...
  2. Cal Ripken Jr. ...
  3. Yogi Berra. ...
  4. Carl Yastrzemski. ...
  5. Alexander Ovechkin. ...
  6. Willie Stargell. ...
  7. Joe Morgan. ...
  8. Lamar Jackson.
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Is Number 8 a good football number?

In principle, eight was the number of the players who in the midfield occupied the position of a central midfielder or organizing midfielder. Those football players with good technique and very tactical, who with a lot of dynamics and speed, contributed fluidity in the ball control and game occasions.
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Who wore jersey number 8?

Fred Schaus, a 1951 All-Star and the architect of the 1972 NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers. Lonnie Shelton, a 1982 All-Star and 1979 NBA champion who twice led the NBA in personal fouls. Steve Smith, a 1998 All-Star and ultimate heat-check guy. Latrell Sprewell, a four-time All-Star and literal choke artist.
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All the best players ''number 8''



Who is number 8 in football?

Number 8 shirt

The No. 8 is also meant for box-to-box midfielders, those who are capable of linking up play and shifting the tone of the game from defence to attack. Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, remembered as one of the greatest English attacking midfielders, is a classic example of the No. 8 player.
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Who has number 8 in soccer?

8 – Central Midfielder – The unsung hero of the team, central midfielders are integral in practically every play on the field, from offense to defense.
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Who is the best No 10 in football?

  1. Mesut Ozil. Plenty of Arsenal greats have worn the coveted number 10 shirt and one of the best when at the top of his game in that position was Mesut Ozil. ...
  2. Joe Cole. ...
  3. Eden Hazard. ...
  4. Wayne Rooney. ...
  5. Dennis Bergkamp. ...
  6. David Silva. ...
  7. Bruno Fernandes. ...
  8. Philippe Coutinho.
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Who is the best number 7 in the world?

Among the top footballers to have ever played, Ronaldo takes the top spot and is the best number 7 to have played in the history of football.
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Who is the best number 9 in football?

The Greatest Footballers to Wear the Number 9 Shirt
  • Alfredo Di Stefano. Source: Wikimedia Commons. ...
  • Alan Shearer. Source: Wikimedia Commons. ...
  • Robbie Fowler. ...
  • Andy Cole. ...
  • Filippo Inzaghi. ...
  • Bobby Charlton. ...
  • The Brazilian Ronaldo. ...
  • Johan Cruyff.
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Who is the best number 6 in football?

Undoubtedly one of the best players in the world to ever wear the number 6 jersey was Brazilian Roberto Carlos. Carlos played professionally between 1991 and 2012 having the best years of his career while playing for Real Madrid where he won the UEFA Champions League 3 times and the Spanish La Liga title 4 times.
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Who is the best number 8?

The Five Best Number 8s In World Rugby At Present
  1. Kieran Read (New Zealand)
  2. Billy Vunipola (England) ...
  3. Taulupe Faletau (Wales) ...
  4. Jamie Heaslip (Ireland) ...
  5. Facundo Isa (Argentina) ...
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Who is number 7 in football?

Cristiano Ronaldo

Arguably the greatest player in football history, Ronaldo is the best number 7 of all time. The Portuguese star has won the Ballon D'or award five times in his career so far. He won his first Ballon d'Or during his time with Manchester United in 2008.
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Who is number 10 in football?

#2 Lionel Messi

For Argentina, Messi had to endure many disappointments with the number 10 shirt as the team lost three consecutive major finals. He finally got his redemption in 2021 as Messi top-scored and Argentina won the Copa América.
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Who is the best No 11 in football?

Top 10 Best Number 11 in Football Right Now
  • Angel di Maria. Name. Angel di Maria.
  • Gareth Bale. Name. Gareth Bale. ...
  • Marco Reus. Name. Marco Reus. ...
  • Douglas Costa. Name. Douglas Costa. ...
  • Ousmane Dembele. Name. Ousmane Dembele. ...
  • Thomas Lemar. Name. Thomas Lemar. ...
  • Hirving Lozano. Name. Hirving Lozano. Position. ...
  • Pedro Rodriguez. Name. Pedro. Position. ...
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Who is the best number 30 in football?

Lionel Messi and his history with jersey numbers at Barcelona. The Argentine made his debut for Barcelona in 2004, coming on as a substitute in a 1-0 win against cross-town rivals Espanyol in a league match. To mark the historic event, Lionel Messi chose to pull on jersey number 30.
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What is the best 11 of all time?

World's Eleven Players of All-Time
  1. Lev Yashin.
  2. Lilian Thuram.
  3. Paolo Maldini.
  4. Franco Baresi.
  5. Bobby Moore. Date Of Birth : 12 April 1941, Height : 180 cm. Nation : England, Caps : 108 Games. Position : Center-Back, Major Club : West Ham United. ...
  6. Franz Beckenbauer.
  7. Alfredo Di Stefano.
  8. Lionel Messi.
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What is a No 6 in football?

In football, a defensive midfielder, often known as the number 6, plays right in front of the defensive line. To cover the opposing offensive midfielder, the number 6 might be used as a holding midfielder.
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What is a false 9 in football?

A false nine is a centre-forward who repeatedly moves towards the ball in deeper positions from a high starting position, often dropping to receive centrally. The main intention is to get on the ball away from the opposition centre-backs – and, in doing so, to draw players out of position and disrupt the defence.
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