The Guardian published its annual list of the best football players. Currently, there are 30 names in the list. Among the best football players in the world are Ukrainians Yevhen Konoplyanka and Andriy Yarmolenko.
“Our choice of the world’s best current footballers selected by a 123-strong panel of experts from 49 countries and led by 16 current and former internationals who have won a combined total of 1,145 caps, including Zico, Javier Zanetti, Gheorghe Hagi and Paolo di Canio.
Names such as Zico, Javier Zanetti, Gheorghe Hagi, Paolo di Canio and Quinton Fortune have given up their time to participate in an illustrious judging team which also comprises reporters, writers, columnists, editors, broadcasters, advisors and coaches from around the world. Many are household names in their own country. Together, they have a combined Twitter following of 14.7m”, explains The Guardian.