Ranking Europe’s Best 5 Footballers Of The 21st Century

Europe has been a hub for Footballers since generations. And to be honest, European football is one of the most enjoying and successful in the history of the game. 

And it is quite obvious that there are certain European origin talents that have certainly ruled the world of football. From the likes of Johan Cruyff, Marco Van Basten to Zinedine Zidane and Thierry Henry.

So, today we will be Ranking Europe’s Best 5 Footballers of the 21st Century from a list full of high profile names.

5. Sergio Ramos

The Eternal Captain of the greatest club in the history of football Real Madrid. Sergio Ramos is literally the true definition of a modern day defender. He is a legendary player at his position.

He has revolutionized the position of a modern day center back. He has played a vital role in the success of Real Madrid in the 21st Century and was a part of the immense success of the club’s iconic 3 consecutive Champions League and won 4 Champions League in 5 years.

He is one of the best players from his generation and unarguably the greatest defender of his generation.

4. Thierry Henry

One of the best players from his generation who didn’t win the prestigious Ballon D’or. This Arsenal legend is a player worth watching. Henry is a die hard gunner, who has a gameplay which can make anyone his admirer even his opposition.

He has played alongside one of the greatest in the game like Lionel Messi at Barcelona and Denis Bergamp at Arsenal. He was a joy to watch during the primetime of his career with his sizzling pace and exceptional eye for a goal.

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3. Xavi Hernandez

Where to begin about this man? He is a genius on and off the pitch. If there was a separate Ballon D’or for just passing and vision, It would have been named as Xavi D’or because this is the kind of talent he was, he was a midfield maestro.

Currently managing his boyhood club, his first love FC Barcelona. Xavi was a true definition of a modern day midfielder and a prime example of the kind of talent La Masia graduate is capable of delivering. 

And if he wouldn’t be in the Messi-Ronaldo era, he would have clearly won the Ballon D’or a couple of times in his career.

2. Andres Iniesta 

The magician of a midfielder, Iniesta is just like his fellow compatriot Xavi is a classic example of a modern day midfielder. Iniesta is a legendary midfielder who has played a vital role in his club’s as well as his national team’s success.

He was yet another victim of the Messi-Ronaldo era. Otherwise he would have easily won the Ballon D’or at least a couple of times in his illustrious career. He is clearly one of the best players of his generation.

Iniesta clearly falls in the second place because the number one is the most obvious name in the entire list, because the greatest player of the 21st Century of European origin is the one and only…just wait for it….

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1 . Cristiano Ronaldo 

Cristiano Ronaldo, the most obvious entry in the entire list. One of the greatest of all time, Cristiano is the only player in this list who is actively playing in the best and the most competitive league in the world.

The current Manchester United star forward is a prime example of hard work and elite mindset at the highest level. There is a reason why he has the body of a 20 year old, at the age of 36. There aren’t any words to describe him or his career or his mentality.

It is because he is in a league of his own. And the way he is progressing year after year, he can easily play until he is 40 and maybe beyond who knows! And this is the reason why he is Ranked as the Best European Origin Footballer of The 21st Century.

The Conclusion 

So, this was a list ranking the Best European Origin Footballer of the 21st Century. European Football is the most exciting at the club level because it is clearly the major source of revenue generation for the entire Football Industry.