Gheorghe Hagi: 'The Maradona of the Carpathians', as he has been dubbed by the media and by fans. Hagi played for top European clubs such as Real Madrid, Barcelona and Galatasaray. Through his exceptional dribbling, his vision, his execution of passes and his shots from distance, he managed to establish himself as one of the best players in the world.
Find out more about this footballing legend, renowned for his impeccable technique and grace under pressure, as well as for one of the most iconic celebrations in World Cup history. Milla played in the Cameroon national team which became the first African team to reach the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup.
Hugo Sánchez, a prolific goalscorer known for his spectacular strikes and volleys, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest Mexican footballer of all time. Hugo played 58 matches for the national team scoring 29 goals. He represented Mexico in three FIFA World Cup finals.
He came on as a substitute and was never taken off. Goycochea's importance in Argentina's 1990 World Cup campaign cannot be understated.
From playing baseball as a young boy to discovering his love of football thanks to a popular manga, Hidetoshi's journey from Kofu to football's biggest stages was an unconventional one.