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- 2. (England) - A legendary midfielder, Charlton helped England win the 1966 FIFA World Cup, scoring crucial goals throughout the tournament.
- 4. (West Germany) - A versatile defender known for his leadership, Beckenbauer won the FIFA World Cup with West Germany in 1974 as both a player and a manager.
- 6. (Italy) - A skillful midfielder, Rivera won the 1968 UEFA European Championship with Italy and played a key role for AC Milan throughout the 1960s and 1970s.
- 7. (Brazil) - One of the greatest footballers of all time, Pelé won three FIFA World Cups with Brazil in 1958, 1962, and 1970.
- 8. (France) - A talented midfielder, Platini won the Ballon d'Or three times and captained the French national team to victory in the 1984 UEFA European Championship.
- 9. (Netherlands) - An icon of Total Football, Cruyff captained the Netherlands national team and played a significant role in Ajax's and Barcelona's successes.
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- 1. (Argentina) - Known for his incredible dribbling skills and the "Hand of God" goal, Maradona led Argentina to victory in the 1986 FIFA World Cup.
- 3. (Soviet Union) - Widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of the sport, Yashin won the Ballon d'Or in 1963.
- 5. (Portugal) - A prolific striker, Eusébio was known for his speed, technique, and goal-scoring ability, representing Portugal in four FIFA World Cups.