The Guardian Ranks Mesut the 17th Best Footballer in the World

[renee shah]

Not a bad result for our boy!



Full list here...

Comments

[jenny-jenkins.livejournal.com]

A bit low, I thought - but ahead of every other German (none will make the top 10) and ahead of Fabregas and Silva - which is appropriate. He is massively better than either and certainly more beautiful to watch.

I think he will rank as the second best Madridista. Of the top ones, only Cristiano Ronaldo hasn't been listed yet.

[jenny-jenkins.livejournal.com]

Casillas was #12 - never mind!

I thought he was #21.

THANK GOD. That would have been insulting.

[lady-teazle.livejournal.com]

Did you read Honigstein's comment on Twitter? "Casillas is Mourinho's number 12 as well!" :D

[bluemeanie-1.livejournal.com]

Xabi is ranked higher, too.

[mapmakerscolors.livejournal.com]

ooh, do you have the link to the rest of the list?

[renee shah (from livejournal.com)]

Added it to the entry--can't believe I forgot it!

[mapmakerscolors.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I like to look at lists like this. I know it's pointless to try and rank players absolutely, but it's good food for thought & conversation.

[jorzil.livejournal.com]

I am muy Feliz that Mesut gets some acknowledgement after the hard work he has shown in the last couple of matches:) Still I think he would;ve gotten a even better spot if the start of his season would've been better.
I am also very muy feliz that Iker made it to the top 20, in my opninion they can give this amazing man the number #1 spot immediately, considering what a great footballer and captain he is and even a greater person:D And also all the shit he has to put up with from the media and Mou.

I was utterly shocked when I saw the line up from the vs Malaga match, I mean leave San Iker out?
Oh IT'S ON, mou!

[kotbegemot3.livejournal.com]

Now we have a full list.
8 Real Madrid players made The Guardian's Top 100 best footballers in the world :



2. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portuguese)

15. Xabi Alonso (Spanish)

17. Mesut Özil (German)

22. Sergio Ramos (Spanish)

35. Karim Benzema (French)

41. Angel di Maria (Argentinian)

51. Marcelo (Brazilian)

80. Luka Modric (Croatian)

(Did I mention how I miss Marcelo on the field?)

[anastasiyki.livejournal.com]

Yay! but u forgot one more player ... :))

96. Pepe (Portuguese)

[kotbegemot3.livejournal.com]

My bad:) Didn't check the information I took from the Internet.
9 Real Madrid players made The Guardian's Top 100 best footballers in the world :



2. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portuguese)

15. Xabi Alonso (Spanish)

17. Mesut Özil (German)

22. Sergio Ramos (Spanish)

35. Karim Benzema (French)

41. Angel di Maria (Argentinian)

51. Marcelo (Brazilian)

80. Luka Modric (Croatian)

96. Pepe (Portuguese)

(How could I forget about a family guy, a cookies baker one cold-blooded enforcer who Pepe is?^_^)

[anastasiyki.livejournal.com]

I think he deserves the first place!
No doubt!