Top Ten Footballers of 2013

The Top Ten

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro (born February 5, 1985) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr and captains the Portugal national team. He has collected five prestigious Ballon d'Or awards and countless major trophies over his storied career... read more

There's a lot of debates between messi and ronaldo about who is the best football player at present... But I think ronaldo is the best. First of all messi gets a lot of support from his brilliant fellow midfielders.. But ronaldo is a complete player. He can assist and score without a sweat. He is strong and is very agile and fast. He is a goalmachine! So to me without a doubt ronaldo is the best fotball star at present.

Ronaldo is far far away better than messi
If there were no xavi, iniesta fabregas or other midfielders, messi will score rarely
And another reason that Ronaldo is a winger (Lst) and messi a forward (CST)
Ronaldo scores without xavi iniesta and other brilliant midfielders that messi have
He plays by his own and he himself plays at left wing and benzema at forward
Lionel Messi

Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi, born June 24, 1987, is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Inter Miami CF in Major League Soccer. Widely considered one of the greatest players of all time, Messi has won eight Ballon d'Or awards and numerous domestic and international titles. He... read more

Hey! Hey! Something terribly went wrong. Who kept Ronaldo on the top? Messi is always the best. He is going to win his 5th Ballon d'Or this Year. He is a super human. Ronaldo on the top? You must be Joking! Messi had been suffering from hamstring injuryfor the past 1 month. But now, he is back. He is going to snatch his actual position. Wait and see.

Messi is the best footballer in the world. Ronaldo is not suppose to be the best because he won the FIFA ballon dor 2015 is that not a big reason to say that Messi is better than Ronaldo!?
Neymar

Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior (born February 5, 1992), commonly known as Neymar or Neymar Jr, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward or winger for Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal and the Brazil national team.
He is the all-time top goalscorer for the Brazil national team.... read more

When he hurt his back and had to miss his match Brazil lost 7-1 to Germany in the world cup

The neymar haters! Warning you... Start loving him<3! He's DEFINITELY the next pele! Remember the semi's... When he wasn't there brasil lost 0-7! NEYMAR IS THE BEST! THE MOST HANDSOME!

Pure domination. But his white hair is pretty disturbing.
Gareth Bale

Gareth Frank Bale is a retired Welsh professional footballer who played as a winger for the English club Tottenham Hotspur, the Spanish club Real Madrid, and the Wales national team. He captured a staggering five UEFA Champions League titles during his historic tenure in Spain. The explosive forward... read more

Gareth Bale is so much better than Neymar. He has the speed, skills, shooting ability that Neymar can't even dream of!
He is the 2013 PFA Player Of The Year for a reason. Bale is the 2nd (or maybe 3rd) best in the world after Ronaldo.

Why on earth is Gareth Bale not top! He is PFA Player of the year and is the top scoring prem midfielder this season! He is epic

Awesome tricks. If he showed off his fancy footwork to anyone on this list he would come second under ronldo
Andres Iniesta

Andrés Iniesta Luján is a retired Spanish professional footballer who most notably played for FC Barcelona and the Spain national team. He won the FIFA World Cup with Spain in 2010, scoring the winning goal in the final against the Netherlands. The legendary midfielder also secured four Champions League... read more

Club: Barcelona
Country: Spain
Position: Midfielder (LM)
Rated: 91
Estimated Worth: £50m
Iniesta, known for his powerful and speedy runs down the wing of the pitch and then a decent ball in and a goal, it's just that easy for Iniesta to bag an assist or goal.
Robin van Persie

Robin van Persie is a Dutch coach and former professional footballer who played as a striker. He scored 50 goals in 102 appearances for the Netherlands men's national team and is considered one of the best strikers of his generation.... read more

Club: Man United
Country: Holland (Netherlands)
Position: Striker (ST)
Rated: 89
Van Persie is one of the best strikers in the game as he won the golden boot last year and is on Luis Suarez's tail this season. Can he win for a second time?

Van Persie is one of the best players in the world since he was last seasons top scorer.Plus at Man united he has got even better. I know he wil win the golden boot again.

Van Perdue is blessed with the greatest clinical striking
Wayne Rooney

Wayne Mark Rooney is a former English professional footballer who played for and captained both Manchester United and the England national team. He remains Manchester United's all-time leading goalscorer and was England's record goalscorer until 2023. Following his illustrious playing career, he transitioned... read more

Rooney is a great player his amongst of the best player in the world. When he first debut against fenerbahce he was inside the scoresheet helping united win 6-2 against the turkish giant he deserve in this best footballer list he scored from free kick and long range and when he first play with everton he scored a screamer against arsenal he was 18 that time nobody who is at his age scored that screamer and he score against a big club from a very long distance he deserved this spot.

Favorite player forever. Started out playing on Everton then worked up in the league became the best in the Barclays premier League, then to top it off scored one of the best bicycle kicks of all time against Manchester City.
Luis Suarez

Luis Alberto Suárez Díaz, born on January 24, 1987, is a Uruguayan professional footballer. He currently plays as a striker for Inter Miami CF, an American club competing in Major League Soccer (MLS).
Suárez retired from international football in September 2024, concluding his tenure as Uruguay's... read more

Haven't seen Suarez on the pitch.. In my opinion he is ranked next to Messi or Ronaldo

Best footballer ever! He do Nutmegs and score goals every single match!
Eden Hazard

Eden Michael Hazard, born January 7, 1991, is a retired Belgian professional footballer. He last played for Real Madrid CF and captained the Belgium national team. Hazard officially announced his retirement from football in October 2023.

As of now, nowhere near the best. But mark my words, he is the Messi/CR of the future. He is so skilled and fast, few more years and hell win a ballon dor. Best thing to come out of Belgium since their chocolates

He is the greatest dribbler with pace that I have ever seen

Incredible pace, control and strength when on the ball
Mesut Ozil

Mesut Özil is a German former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. Known for his technical skill, creativity, agility, and finesse, he earned the nickname "The Assist King" due to his playmaking abilities. Özil played for major clubs including Real Madrid, Arsenal, and Fenerbahçe... read more

Mesut Ozil is the best playmaker ever, & he's the best premier league
Player, now.

The Newcomers

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Seydou Doumbia

This guy is amazing. Best player in the Russian League, way better than Zlatan and Rooney.
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Marco Reus

Marco Reus, born May 31, 1989, is a German professional footballer who plays as a forward or attacking midfielder for LA Galaxy in Major League Soccer. Known for his speed, technique, and versatility, Reus was a key player for Borussia Dortmund and earned 48 appearances for the German national team.... read more

The Contenders

Didier Drogba

Didier Yves Drogba Tébily is a former Ivorian professional footballer who played as a striker and captained the Ivory Coast national team. He most famously played for English club Chelsea and won the UEFA Champions League with them in 2012, scoring the equalizer in the final and the decisive penalty... read more
Edinson Cavani

Edinson Roberto Cavani Gómez is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a striker for Argentine club Boca Juniors. He retired from international football in May 2024 after representing the Uruguay national team. Cavani previously played for major European clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain... read more

Cavani is the greatest Finisher after Ibrahimovic!
A very great talent who still needs to be higher on this list..
Franck Ribéry

Franck Henry Pierre Ribéry is a former French professional footballer who played for German club Bayern Munich. He finished third in the 2013 Ballon d'Or rankings, behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. The electrifying winger secured nine Bundesliga titles and a Champions League trophy during his... read more

Club: Bayern Munich
Country: France
Position: Midfielder (LM)
Rated: 91
Estimated Worth: 40m
Ribery is Bayern Munich's best player thanks to his control, pace, skills and sprint speed. He can grab assists and goals in just one match.
Zlatan Ibrahimović

Zlatan Ibrahimović (born October 3, 1981) is a Swedish former professional footballer who played as a striker for multiple clubs during his career, including Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), FC Barcelona, and Manchester United. He scored over 500 career goals for club and country while winning league titles... read more

How is neymar, hazard, rvp, Rooney above him ibra is simply the 3rd best at the moment he's a tank neymar how is he let a lone in the top 50 but 3rd what the hell bale is good but not 4th best hazard the most over rated player at the moment he's good but doesn't deserve to be in the top 10 or top 50 my opinion
1:Ronaldo
2:Messi
3:ibra
4:ribery
5:falcao
6:inesita
7:robben
8:ozil
9:Suarez
10:aguero

Club: Paris Saint-German
Country: Sweden
Position: Striker (CF)
Rated: 89
Estimated Worth: £40m
Ibrahimovic has a great advantage because he's extra tall. He's bagged loads of goals this season including an extra special scissor kick against Marseille goalkeeper Steve Mandanda.
Radamel Falcao García

Radamel Falcao García Zárate, known as Radamel Falcao or simply Falcao, is a Colombian professional footballer. He plays as a striker for Colombian club Millonarios. Falcao has captained the Colombia national team and is its all-time leading goalscorer.

Club: Atletico Madrid
Country: Columbia
Position: Striker (ST)
Rated: 91
Estimated Worth: £60m
One of the best finishers in the game, with Falcao's finishing he can leave defenders choking down his dust as he goes through on to goal.
Arjen Robben

Arjen Robben is a retired Dutch professional footballer who played for Bayern Munich and the Netherlands national team. He won the UEFA Champions League with Bayern Munich in 2013 and was a runner-up in the 2010 FIFA World Cup with the Netherlands. Known for his trademark move of cutting inside from... read more
Mario Gomez

Mario Gómez García, born July 10, 1985, is a retired German professional footballer who played as a striker. During the 2006-07 season, he helped VfB Stuttgart win the Bundesliga by scoring 14 goals and providing seven assists.... read more
Bastian Schweinsteiger

Bastian Schweinsteiger is a retired German professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He spent most of his club career with Bayern Munich before joining Manchester United and later finishing his career with the Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer. Schweinsteiger was a key player for the German... read more
Xavi

Xavier "Xavi" Hernández Creus is a former Spanish professional footballer who most notably played as a central midfielder for FC Barcelona and the Spain national team.
He won four UEFA Champions League titles with Barcelona and the 2010 FIFA World Cup with Spain.... read more

Club: Barcelona
Country: Spain
Position: Midfielder (CM)
Rated: 91
Estimated Worth: £35m
Xavi is the greatest midfielder in the world because he's a great playmaker, a master passer and can even bag a few goals himself.
Fernando Torres

Fernando Jose Torres Sanz (born 20 March 1984) is a Spanish football manager and former player who played as a striker. He's currently the manager of Atletico Madrid B. Due to his consistent goalscoring as a young player, Torres earned the nickname El Nino (The Kid), which remained with him throughout... read more
Andrea Pirlo

Andrea Pirlo, born on May 19, 1979, is an Italian former professional footballer and current football manager. He retired from playing in 2017 after an illustrious career as a central midfielder, primarily with AC Milan and Juventus, and was also a key player for the Italy national team. After retiring... read more
Tom Starke
Philipp Lahm

Philipp Lahm, born on November 11, 1983, is a retired German professional footballer. He primarily played as a right-back but was also effective as a defensive midfielder. Lahm spent the majority of his club career at Bayern Munich, with a loan period at Stuttgart from 2003 to 2005, and he captained... read more

Phillip Lahm should be in the top ten! He is known to be the best defender in the world. He won 5 Ballon d' Ors and can play midfield too. He was voted 6th best player in the world by GOAL. Voted 4th best by Football Daily. No way he's 40th!
Ronaldinho

Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, born March 21, 1980, is better known by his nickname Ronaldinho or Ronaldinho Gaúcho. He is a Brazilian former professional footballer.
He primarily played as an attacking midfielder but was also effective as a winger. Ronaldinho is widely considered one of the best footballers... read more
Thomas Muller

Thomas Müller is a German professional footballer who plays for Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Known for his versatility and intelligent play, Müller won multiple Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich and the 2014 FIFA World Cup with Germany before retiring from international football in 2024. He holds the Bundesliga... read more