Top 10 Best Left Footed Soccer (Football) Players of All Time

Soccer has produced some of the most iconic moments in the history of sports, thanks to the sheer talent and skill of its players. And when it comes to discussing the greatest players of all time, the conversation inevitably turns to those who have made a significant impact on the game with their left foot.

Left-footed soccer players have always held a special place in the hearts of soccer fans, but with so many great left-footed players in the game, it can be tough to pick just a few who stand out from the rest. That's where this list comes in. Compiled with the help of fans like you, this list features the best left-footed soccer players of all time.
The Top Ten
Diego Maradona Diego Armando Maradona (October 30, 1960 - November 25, 2020) was an Argentine professional footballer. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport, he was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of the 20th Century award. Maradona was nicknamed "El Pibe de Oro"... read more

Way better than Messi. He just doesn't get the recognition he deserves because he wasn't the absolute best of his time - Pele was. Maradona deserves the #1 spot, easily. Messi is good, but Maradona is better.

Messi is number 1 because he doesn't use his hand like Diego Maradona did.

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... read more

Imagine having the best playmaker, the most divine dribbler, and the deadliest goalscorer all in one player. It's simple: there has never been a player like Messi... ever. No one has moved like him, no one strides like him, no one touches the ball like him. He is the best player ever. He has almost every record known to football and has done things no one could even imagine. He is the undisputed god of football of all time.

Wow. Anything Messi does is for a reason. His game is magical and remarkable, and his style of play is leagues above any other. He has everything needed to be a remarkable player.

Roberto Carlos Roberto Carlos da Silva Rocha (born 10 April 1973), commonly known as Roberto Carlos, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who now works as a football ambassador. He started his career in Brazil as a forward but spent most of his career as a left back and has been described as the "most offensive-minded... read more

Incredible cannon shots, man.

Roberto Carlos is second.

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.

The only thing he does with his left foot is shoot after cutting inside.

Iker Casillas Iker Casillas Fernández is a Spanish retired professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He was nicknamed "San Iker" for his consistent ability to make crucial and spectacular saves. Casillas is widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of the sport... read more

He makes great saves. I am proud of him.

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.
Mohamed Salah Mohamed Salah Hamed Mahrous Ghaly (born June 15, 1992) is an Egyptian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Liverpool and captains the Egypt national team. Known for his speed, dribbling, and goal-scoring abilities, Salah has won multiple Premier League Golden Boots... read more

Salah is amazing. The ball seems to want to stay on his feet. He reminds me a bit of Pele's style of play, but for me, this man - this hero - is greater than Pele, Messi, Maradona, and Cristiano Ronaldo. This player, this man, is the greatest. He made it this far through hard work and with God's help, and he will continue to the end. He achieved all of this with his determination and will continue to do more.

Mo Salah is the best scorer in England.

He's just a sick player.

Ferenc Puskás Ferenc Puskás (1 April 1927 – 17 November 2006) was a Hungarian footballer and manager, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and the sport's first international superstar. He scored 84 goals in 85 international matches for Hungary, played four international matches for Spain... read more
Mesut Özil Mesut Özil is a German 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 and Arsenal before joining... read more
Robin van Persie Robin van Persie is a Dutch coach and former professional footballer who played as a striker. He is the all-time top scorer for the Netherlands men's national team and is considered one of the best strikers of his generation... read more

When Van Persie came to Manchester United, he played very well with his left foot.

The Newcomers

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? Josef Martínez

He hits bangers, has skill, and talent. Not only that, but he played six weeks of soccer with a mask due to a broken nose.

Josef is the only one named MLS Player of the Month twice in one season and Player of the Week twice in the same month.

The Contenders
James Rodríguez James David Rodríguez Rubio, known as James Rodríguez, is a Colombian professional footballer who plays for Mexican club León and captains the Colombia national team as an attacking midfielder or winger.

Sick player. He won the Golden Boot in the 2014 World Cup.

Ángel Di María Ángel Fabián Di María (born 14 February 1988) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a right winger or attacking midfielder for Primeira Liga club Benfica... read more

The best for Man U.

Your shooting accuracy is very good, Ángel Di María.

Rivaldo Rivaldo Vítor Borba Ferreira, widely known as Rivaldo, is a retired Brazilian professional footballer. He was part of the Brazil national team that won the 2002 FIFA World Cup and received the Ballon d'Or in 1999. Rivaldo was known for his powerful left foot, technique, and ability to score from long... read more

Why do you guys forget this left-footed Golden Ball winner?

Paolo Maldini Paolo Cesare Maldini is a former Italian professional footballer who played primarily as a left back and later as a central defender. He captained Italy for eight years and AC Milan for twelve. He earned the nickname "Il Capitano," which means "The Captain," due to his leadership and consistency on... read more
Antoine Griezmann Antoine Griezmann, born March 21, 1991, is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward or attacking midfielder for Atlético Madrid and the French national team. He first joined Atlético Madrid in 2014 before transferring to Barcelona in 2019. Griezmann returned to Atlético in 2021 and... read more

One of the best players in La Liga.

He needs to be in the top ten.

He should be number one.

Christian Eriksen
Gheorghe Hagi

The best number 10!

David Silva David Josué Jiménez Silva is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for La Liga club Real Sociedad. He previously had a long and successful tenure with Manchester City, where he won multiple Premier League titles. Silva is widely regarded as one of the best midfielders of his... read more

Very underrated for his passing and dribbling skills. He's not fast, but it's hard to get the ball off him.

Easily, on his day, the best player in the Premiership.

Lukas Podolski

His left foot is like a rocket launcher. The best left-footed footballer.

Thibaut Courtois Thibaut Nicolas Marc Courtois is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Real Madrid in Spain's La Liga and for the Belgium national team. He has earned numerous accolades for his performances, including winning the 2021-22 UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid. Courtois is... read more
Juan Mata Juan Manuel Mata García is a Spanish professional footballer born on April 28, 1988. He plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester United and has been a regular member of the Spain national team. Mata joined Manchester United in January 2014 after successful spells with Valencia and Chelsea... read more

He's fast when he has the ball at his feet. He's a goal poacher and incredibly talented.

Farhad Majidi Farhad Majidi is a retired Iranian professional footballer who primarily played as an attacking midfielder and occasionally as a striker. He was a member of the Iran national football team and earned 45 caps between 1996 and 2011, scoring 10 goals. In 2010, he was nominated for the AFC Asian Footballer... read more
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Hugo Lloris Hugo Lloris is a French professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. He serves as the captain for both Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League and the French national team. Lloris is recognized for his quick reflexes, strong decision-making, and skill in one-on-one situations.
Ashley Cole Ashley Cole is a former English professional footballer who played as a left-back for clubs such as Arsenal and Chelsea.
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