Of the contemporary batch of players one can list Messi, Ibrahimovich, Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney, Furlan, Iniesta, Thierry Henri, Franck Ribery, Sergio Canales, Robinho, Cannavaro and a myriad of others - not including goalkeepers or historical figures such as Pele and Zico. One could also name a list of specified position players rather than the assortment listed above.
Some of the most famous soccer players in the world are Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham,. Cristiano Ronaldo is probably the best soccer player in the world, he plays for Real Madrid. David Beckham used to be one of the best players in the world. He isn't any more, but is still very famous. He plays for the LA Galaxy.
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Zlantan Ibrahimovic,Kaka, Samuel Eto, Kavi, Wayne Rooney, Zinedine Zidane, Fernando Torres, Edwin Van Der Sar, Ronaldinho, David Beckham, Landon Donovan, Pele, Drogba, Frank Lampard, Thierry Henry,Steven Gerrard, Michael Owen, Freddy Adu, Peter Cech