Top Five: Soccer Players In The World
Work ethic makes the difference between an average soccer player and one that excels above the rest.
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Soccer is played all around the world by many different people. When athletes put in time a dedication, it can make them shine above others; and these top five soccer players in the world are well aware of that.
- Sergio Aguero is from Manchester City, Argentina. He plays as a forward for Manchester City as well as the Argentina National Team. In his last 60 starts in the Premier League, he has scored 50 goals and had 10 assists.
- Luis Suarez is from Barcelona, Uruguay. He is a striker for FC Barcelona and the Uruguay National Team. On April 27, 2014, Suarez won the PFA Player of the Year Award, and he is the first non-European to win the award. He ended that season with 31 goals in just 33 games.
- Cristiano Ronaldo is from Funchal, Portugal. He currently plays as a forward for Real Madrid C.F. and the Portugal National Football Team. Ronaldo was picked as the FIFA Men’s Player of 2016, and the UEFA Best Player in Europe.
- Paul Pogba is from Lagny-sur-Marne, France. He is the current midfielder for two teams, Manchester United F.C. and the France National Football Team. Pogba has been named the Italian Champion for four years in a row.
- Lionel Messi is from Rosario, Argentina. Messi is a forward for FC Barcelona and the Argentina National Football Team. He has won a plethora of awards, many consider Messi to be the best soccer player there is.
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