Journalists from the United Kingdom have compiled a list of the thirty best players in the Champions League. The legendary Ukrainian Andriy Shevchenko also found a place on the list.
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Before the start of the new season at the group stage of the Champions League, Givemesport correspondents compiled and published a list of the best players who participated in this tournament.
The criteria used to determine greatness were as follows: number of CL titles, number of goals, Champions League goals, participation in iconic Champions League moments, and overall legacy in the most prestigious tournament in the Old World.
Top 10 best players of the Champions League according to:
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Sporting, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus)
- Lionel Messi (Barcelona, PSG)
- Luka Modric (Tottenham, Real Madrid)
- Andres Iniesta (Barcelona)
- Karim Benzema (Lyon, Real Madrid)
- Paolo Maldini (AC Milan)
- Xavi (Barcelona)
- Sergio Ramos (Sevilla, Real Madrid, PSG)
- Raul (Real Madrid, Schalke)
- Clarence Seedorf (Ajax, Real Madrid, Inter, AC Milan, Milan)
- ... 24. Andriy Shevchenko (Dynamo Kyiv, AC Milan, Chelsea)
- ... 25. Ryan Giggs (Manchester United)
- ... 28.Thierry Henry (Monaco, Arsenal, Barcelona)