Top 10 Greatest South American Footballers of All Time

The Greatest South American Footballers as voted on by footy fans across the world. These are the best South American soccer players who have ever played the game. Here is the list of Top 10 Greatest South American Footballers of All Time.

10. Romário

Romário de Souza Faria, known simply as Romário, is a Brazilian politician, who previously achieved worldwide fame as a professional footballer.
9. Zico

Arthur Antunes Coimbra, better known as Zico, is a Brazilian coach and former footballer, who played as an attacking midfielder.
8. Alfredo Di Stefano

Alfredo Stéfano Di Stéfano Laulhé was a footballer and coach, who has been called the best, most complete and influential footballer of all time.
7. Neymar

Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, commonly known as Neymar or Neymar Jr., is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Spanish club FC Barcelona and the Brazil national team.
6. Garrincha

Manuel Francisco dos Santos, known by the nickname Garrincha, was a Brazilian footballer who played right winger and forward. He is regarded by many in the sport to be the best dribbler in football history. The word garrincha itself means wren.
5. Ronaldinho

Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, commonly known as Ronaldinho or Ronaldinho Gaúcho, is a Brazilian professional footballer and current club ambassador for Spanish club FC Barcelona after signing for them in September 2016.
4. Ronaldo

Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, commonly known as Ronaldo, is a Brazilian retired professional footballer who played as a striker. Popularly dubbed "The Phenomenon," he is widely considered to be one of the greatest football players of all time.
3. Pelé

Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pelé, is a retired Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward. He is widely regarded as the greatest player of all time.
2. Lionel Messi

Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Spanish club FC Barcelona and the Argentina national team.
1. Diego Maradona

Diego Armando Maradona is a retired Argentine professional footballer. He has served as a manager and coach at other clubs as well as the national team of Argentina.