World Cup Midfielders

Free kick specialist, expert dribbler and brilliant finisher, three ways to describe Zico. Pele said he was one of the best players ever so can't be too bad.

Probably the most talented footballer ever but also one of the most controversial, Maradona had the ability to self destruct and having been a hero in 1986, he was disgraced in 1994 after failing a drugs test.

One of the best defensive midfielders the game has seen, an absolute class act for Holland over the years.

The Dutch playmaker also had an eye for goal and is generally considered to be one of the best players in the playmaking role. He also wowed the world with his Cryuff Turn.

The elegant midfielder captianed the Brazil 'Dream Team' of 1982 and was as important part of the side as anybody.

Arguably the best footballer of the last 20 years, Zidane was a key fixture in the side that won the 1998 World Cup and he scored two goals in the final.

Platini played in three World Cups and was part of "carre magique" (magic square), a term used to describe France's well regarded midfield.

Not every England fan's favourite player but he is Argentinas most capped player with 106 caps and was a long standing member of the Argentinian midfield.

Falcao is considered one of the best midfielders of all time, he gained 34 caps for Brazil and even went on to manage them. Falcao was part of the 1982 and 1986 World Cup squads.