Top 5 Soccer players

The players achieved great fame and reputation in the world of football. The five top rated footballers have been selected with consideration of 2006-07 seasons. The chosen five top footballers are Kaka, Cristiano Ronaldo, Steven Gerrard, Ronaldinho and Lionel Messi.

Kaka

Kaka played a very significant role in the German World Cup. Kaka plays for AC Milan an Italian club as midfielder. He helped Brazil to regain its starting spot in the Champions league. Kaka actually Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite was born on April 22, 1982 in Brazil. He was awarded with the FIFA World Player of the Year in 2007.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aviero is a Portuguese footballer and plays for Manchester United and also for the Portuguese national team as a right winger. He has also played in central field and as a second striker. Cristiano Ronaldo has shown great performances from the team Manchester United. He is a highly skilled player who plays with both of his foot comfortably. He has taken his team to soaring heights.   

Steven Gerrard

Born on 30th May 1980, Mersetside Steven George Gerrard is an English player and captain of Liverpool team. He is a very influential and dynamic midfielder. He is better known for defence splitting passes and long range shots. He is an occasional second striker. He has been awarded with PFA Young Player of the Year. 

Ronaldinho

This versatile Brazil player was born on March 21, 1980 (Porto Alegre). Ronaldinho is mainly associated and known as a member of FC Barcelona a Spanish Football Team. He was awarded with FIFA World Player of the Year award for two consecutive years 2004-05.

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi or Lionel Andres Messi plays for FC Barcelona, a Spanish Football team. He was born on June 24th 1987, Rosario. He also plays for Argentine national team. He is called as the successor of Diego Maradona.