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Whether you call it football, soccer, or round ball, the players from all over the world with their last names from S-Z are here. Try and score a goal with these quizzes!
29 Footballers A-Z quizzes and 305 Footballers A-Z trivia questions.
1.
  The Best editor best quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Career of George Best
George Best was a Manchester United and Northern Ireland footballing legend, known for his exploits both on and off the pitch. He lived up to his name in many ways, and this quiz looks back over his playing career.
Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette, Aug 19 23
Average
Kankurette gold member
Aug 19 23
90 plays
2.
  The Life and Art of Pelé   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the life and career of one of the most successful soccer players of all time and also my favorite.
Easier, 10 Qns, masfon, Jan 19 23
Easier
masfon gold member
Jan 19 23
223 plays
3.
  The Life and Times of Lionel Messi    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Who would have believed that a quiet Argentinian kid with a growth hormone deficiency would become arguably the greatest footballer of all time? Let's look at Lionel Messi's incredible career so far!
Tough, 15 Qns, TheOracler, Sep 25 19
Tough
TheOracler
Sep 25 19
225 plays
4.
  Skillful Cristiano Ronaldo    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Cristiano Ronaldo is a winger, but a player who scores an amazing amount of goals. He is spectacular and amazing. Hope you enjoy the quiz! Good Luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, kaung30, Mar 04 08
Tough
kaung30
2886 plays
5.
  10 Questions about Cristiano Ronaldo    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
My favourite player is Ronaldo, he has skill, flare, goalscoring ability and the wow factor. I hope you agree, and have lots of fun with this quiz!
Tough, 10 Qns, nell610, Oct 29 09
Tough
nell610
1570 plays
6.
  Marco van Basten - The Football Legend    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Van Basten: one of the best strikers ever to have graced football stadiums around the world. Unfortunately, his brilliant career was cut short due to ankle problems. What do you know about the elusive "San Marco"?
Average, 10 Qns, Debarrio, Jan 07 12
Average
Debarrio gold member
187 plays
7.
  Diego Maradona    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the life and career of Diego Maradona, probably the greatest footballer of all-time.
Tough, 10 Qns, wyattsheff, May 01 09
Tough
wyattsheff
942 plays
8.
  Miklós Fehér: A Tribute   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
On Sunday 25th January 2004, 24 year old Hungarian striker Miklós Fehér died on the pitch, 7 months after the death of Cameroon international Marc Vivien Foé. His smile, moments before he collapsed, will haunt me forever.
Tough, 10 Qns, Warzycha, May 01 09
Tough
Warzycha
217 plays
9.
  The Super-Talented Ronaldinho    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the super-talented Ronaldinho. Have fun!
Tough, 10 Qns, kaung30, May 01 09
Tough
kaung30
1104 plays
10.
  Cristiano Ronaldo    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All about the Portuguese winger, Ronaldo.
Tough, 10 Qns, treble99, Aug 29 07
Tough
treble99
2092 plays
trivia question Quick Question
In which country did Diego win his only World Cup winners medal in 1986?

From Quiz "Diego Maradona"




11.
  The Galaxy's Landon Donovan    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is on one of my favorite soccer players on the Los Angeles Galaxy, Landon Donovan.
Tough, 10 Qns, URAbooger, May 01 09
Tough
URAbooger
292 plays
12.
  Jurgen Klinsmann    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In 2011, Jurgen Klinsmann became the head coach of the U.S. National Team. Before that, he was one of the top German footballers.
Average, 10 Qns, GoodVibe, Aug 16 11
Average
GoodVibe gold member
142 plays
13.
  Marc Vivien Foe: A Tribute    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The unexpected death of Marc Vivien Foe came as a shock to all soccer fans and I think it is only appropriate to pay tribute to this great player. Marc, this quiz is dedicated to you.
Tough, 10 Qns, WARZYCHA, May 01 09
Tough
WARZYCHA
296 plays
14.
  The Galaxy's Kyle Martino    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is on my favorite player from the Los Angeles Galaxy, Kyle Martino.
Average, 10 Qns, URAbooger, May 01 09
Average
URAbooger
121 plays
15.
  Dimitar Berbatov    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about the life and career of one of the most successful Bulgarian players and also my favourite
Average, 10 Qns, rogerfan13, Dec 02 14
Average
rogerfan13
117 plays
16.
  Zinedine Zidane    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Zinedine Zidane is considered to be the best player in the world right now. His magic ball touch, his game vision and his leadership made this player the base of both Real Madird and French teams.
Tough, 10 Qns, swisspower, May 31 08
Tough
swisspower
1616 plays
17.
  Edson Arantes do Nascimento - Pele    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Arguably the greatest footballer of all time, this wonder kid of 17 turned out to win the hearts of millions, but what do you know about him?
Difficult, 15 Qns, doomed, May 01 09
Difficult
doomed
736 plays
18.
  U.S Soccer Player: Santino Quaranta    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Pro Soccer Player: Santino Quaranta. This quiz is on one my favorite soccer players. I hope you enjoy this quiz and good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, URAbooger, May 01 09
Average
URAbooger
148 plays
19.
  All About Jay Jay Okocha    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Jay Jay Okocha was a wizard with a football at his feet, see how much you know about the famous Nigerian midfielder.
Tough, 10 Qns, bloxxy, Feb 02 16
Tough
bloxxy
191 plays
20.
  Cristiano Ronaldo World    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Questions about Cristiano Ronaldo. Have fun :)
Difficult, 10 Qns, unaiza7, Dec 15 10
Difficult
unaiza7
413 plays
21.
  Do You Know Simao?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about Portuguese soccer player Simao Sabrosa.
Tough, 10 Qns, danrreis, May 01 09
Tough
danrreis
354 plays
22.
  Sven Goran Eriksson: Super Swede?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on the England manager, Sven Goran Eriksson.
Average, 10 Qns, Fone, May 01 09
Average
Fone
232 plays
23.
  Magical Michael Laudrup    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
10 questions on the magical Danish superstar Michael Laudrup. One of my favourite players who has played for some of the biggest clubs in the world such as Real Madrid, Juventus, Barcelona and Ajax.
Tough, 10 Qns, scholesno3, May 01 09
Tough
scholesno3
221 plays
24.
  All About Hernan Crespo    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Think you know a bit about Hernan Crespo? Let's find out!
Tough, 10 Qns, markn84, Jan 12 09
Tough
markn84
210 plays
25.
  Tomas Brolin    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about one of Sweden's greatest footballers ever, Tomas Brolin.
Difficult, 10 Qns, Henrik44, May 29 09
Difficult
Henrik44
398 plays
26.
  Paolo di Canio Italian Masterpiece    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
There is no more an exciting footballer in the British game than Paolo di Canio. In fact, it is hard to think of any player in the 1990s, has given as much entertainment value.
Difficult, 25 Qns, doomed, May 01 09
Difficult
doomed
500 plays
27.
  Ronaldo    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some esoteric knowledge about the king of samba, Ronaldo.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, rob_909, Jun 25 06
Very Difficult
rob_909
883 plays
28.
  Henrik Larsson    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
All about one of the greatest Celtic players in history!
Average, 5 Qns, mary_doll, May 01 09
Average
mary_doll
808 plays
29.
  Emre Belozoglu    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
This is a short quiz on my favorite player, Emre Belozoglu.
Tough, 5 Qns, Fenerbache, May 01 09
Tough
Fenerbache
453 plays

Footballers A-Z Trivia Questions

1. When George Best was scouted for Manchester United at the age of 15, who was their manager?

From Quiz
The Best

Answer: Matt Busby

The great Matt Busby, who had previously managed Manchester United from 1945 to 1969 (the Munich air crash occurred during his tenure), came back for a second stint as interim manager in 1970, following the sacking of Wilf McGuinness. One of Manchester United's scouts, Bob Bishop, spotted the teenage Best in his home town of Belfast and is said to have sent Busby a telegram saying, "I think I've found you a genius." Best had previously been rejected by Glentoran for being too small and light, but United were willing to offer him a trial. However, he became homesick and went back to Belfast two days later. Best returned to Manchester when he was 17, but had to play as an amateur as English clubs could not take on Northern Irish apprentices at the time. He got a job on the Manchester Ship Canal, which runs past Old Trafford, and which enabled him to train with United twice a week.

2. What is Pelé's full name?

From Quiz The Life and Art of Pelé

Answer: Edson Arantes do Nascimento

Pelé is the nickname of Edson Arantes do Nascimento. Pelé's father, João Ramos do Nascimento, also a soccer player was a great admirer of Thomas Edison and decided to honor the inventor by naming his son after him. But, for some reason, at the registrar's office, it was agreed the name would be "Edson" and not "Edison". However, confusion ensued and in his documents, both "Edison" and "Edson" are used. The nickname Pelé was given to him in his youth when he played for local teams.

3. Messi spent his early years playing for teams in his native Argentina. Which Argentinian player did Messi look up to as a child?

From Quiz The Life and Times of Lionel Messi

Answer: Pablo Aimar

Aimar was renowned for his technical ability and his creativity. Like Messi, Aimar was also known for his diminutive figure, standing at just 1.7 metres (5 ft 7). In 2002, a teenage Messi stated Aimar as one of his biggest influences. In terms of goal scoring, Messi also looked up to Brazilian icon Ronaldo. Maradona was considered to be Argentina's greatest player, but the man himself said in 2006 that "(Messi) will inherit my place in Argentinian football".

4. Dimitar Berbatov was born in Blagoevgrad. Where in Bulgaria is this town located?

From Quiz Dimitar Berbatov

Answer: South-West

Blagoevgrad is the economic and cultural center of south-western Bulgaria (near the borders with Greece and The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia). The American University in Bulgaria is located in the town.

5. On 3 April 1982, 17 year old Van Basten made his debut as a professional football player in the shirt of AFC Ajax from Amsterdam. He came on as a substitute for which Dutch football legend who was nearing the end of his career?

From Quiz Marco van Basten - The Football Legend

Answer: Johan Cruijff

The pupil substituting the master. A symbolic moment for Marco van Basten who went on to score a goal at his debut in a 5-0 win over NEC Nijmegen. Always a promising sign of things to come.

6. What was Klinsmann's first top-flight team?

From Quiz Jurgen Klinsmann

Answer: Stuttgart

Klinsmann played for Stuttgart from 1984 to 1989. He made 155 appearances and scored 79 times. During that time, Klinsmann helped Stuttgart to the 1986 German League Cup final, was the top goalscorer in the Bundesliga during the 1987-88 season, named German Footballer of the Year in 1988, and went to the 1988-89 UEFA Cup finals before losing to Diego Maradona's Napoli.

7. Cristiano Ronaldo was Manchester United's first Ballon D'or recipient since when?

From Quiz Cristiano Ronaldo World

Answer: 1968

Before Cristiano Ronaldo, George Best was the last Manchester United player to win the Ballon D'or in 1968.

8. Crespo plays international football for which country?

From Quiz All About Hernan Crespo

Answer: Argentina

Crespo was born in Buenos Aires on July 5th 1975.

9. Start with where he started, Which town was Jay Jay Okocha born in?

From Quiz All About Jay Jay Okocha

Answer: Enugu

He was born in Enugu, Nigeria, on the 14th of August 1973.

10. Which club was Ronaldo playing with before he joined Manchester United?

From Quiz Skillful Cristiano Ronaldo

Answer: Sporting Lisbon

Ronaldo started his football career in CF Andorinha and CD Nacional. Then, his skills attracted Sporting Lisbon, so, Sporting Lisbon signed him. After, he joined Manchester United after impressing Sir Alex Ferguson and his players after Manchester United's defeat against Sporting Lisbon.

11. What is Cristiano Ronaldo's full name?

From Quiz Cristiano Ronaldo

Answer: Cristiano Ronaldo Dos Santos Aveiro

Cristiano's father, the late Dinis Aveiro, chose the name Ronaldo for his son as his favourite actor was Ronald Reagan.

12. What was Santino's jersey number for the Los Angeles Galaxy in the 2007 season?

From Quiz U.S Soccer Player: Santino Quaranta

Answer: 25

Santino wore the number 25 jersey number for the Los Angeles Galaxy during the 2007 season, before he was traded to New York.

13. Which position did Landon Donovan play for the Los Angeles Galaxy?

From Quiz The Galaxy's Landon Donovan

Answer: Forward

He also played as a forward and sometimes a midfielder for the U.S. Men's National team. As a forward, he has the chance to score many goals.

14. What is Kyle's date of birth?

From Quiz The Galaxy's Kyle Martino

Answer: February 19, 1981

Kyle was born on February 19, 1981. His birth name is Kyle Hunter Martino.

15. What two positions does Simao play?

From Quiz Do You Know Simao?

Answer: winger,forward

He plays winger because of his natural speed.

16. In which country did Diego win his only World Cup winners medal in 1986?

From Quiz Diego Maradona

Answer: Mexico

As well as being Argentina captain and lifting the trophy, Diego also won the Golden Ball for being the tournament's outstanding player.

17. Michael is from a famous footballing family. His brother Brian was also a Danish football superstar. Their Father was also a quality footballer. Whats is his name?

From Quiz Magical Michael Laudrup

Answer: Finn

Finn Laudrup was also a Danish International who won 19 Senior International caps and scored six goals. He nurtured the talent of both Michael and Brian.

18. In Ronaldo's two years with PSV Eindhoven in 1994-1996, how many goals did he score with the club?

From Quiz Ronaldo

Answer: 54

Ronaldo scored an incredible 54 goals in 58 games with the Dutch club.

19. In which year was Ronaldo born?

From Quiz Cristiano Ronaldo

Answer: 1985

Ronaldo was born in Funchal, which is in the Madeira Islands.

20. When was Miklós Fehér born?

From Quiz Miklós Fehér: A Tribute

Answer: 20th July 1979

Miklós Fehér was born in Hungary on 20th July 1979 and started his career at Györi ETO FC when he was 17.

21. When was Foe born?

From Quiz Marc Vivien Foe: A Tribute

Answer: 1st May, 1975

Marc Vivien Foe was born on 1st May, 1975, in Nkolo, Cameroon.

22. On what date was Pele born?

From Quiz Edson Arantes do Nascimento - Pele

Answer: 23 October 1940

Pele was the first of three children, born to Joao Ramos do Nascimento and his wife, Dona Celeste.

23. In which City was di Canio born?

From Quiz Paolo di Canio Italian Masterpiece

Answer: Rome

He was born in Rome in July 1968.

24. What is Henrik Larsson's nationality?

From Quiz Henrik Larsson

Answer: Swedish

Henrik has helped Celtic win a historic 'treble'.

25. When was Emre born?

From Quiz Emre Belozoglu

Answer: September 7, 1980

He was one of the younger players on the Turkish national team in 2002.

26. Where did Zidane play as a kid?

From Quiz Zinedine Zidane

Answer: La Castellane

La Castellane is near Marseille.

27. Against whom did George Best make his first team debut - possibly wearing baggy shorts - for Manchester United in September 1963?

From Quiz The Best

Answer: West Bromwich Albion

At 17, Best played his first game as a first-teamer for Manchester United at home to West Bromwich Albion on 14th September 1963. United won 1-0, with David Sadler scoring. The United line-up also included Bill Foulkes and Best's compatriot Harry Gregg, both of whom were survivors of the 1958 Munich air crash. After this game, Best went back into the reserve side. (West Bromwich Albion's nickname is 'the Baggies'.)

28. In which decade was Pelé born?

From Quiz The Life and Art of Pelé

Answer: 1940s

Pelé was born on October 23, 1940, in the city of Três Corações, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Later his family moved to Bauru, in the state of São Paulo. He was born and raised in a family without resources, had to work since he was a little boy, and was encouraged to play football by his father. It should be said that at that time and to this day, playing soccer is one of the favorite games of Brazilian children. Pelé died in São Paulo, Brazil, at age 82 on December 29, 2022.

29. Which English club tried to sign Messi while he was developing at Barcelona's youth academy?

From Quiz The Life and Times of Lionel Messi

Answer: Arsenal

Messi joined Barcelona's La Masia academy in 2002, although he did not break into the first team until 2004. During the 2002-03 season, Messi formed part of Barca's "Baby Dream Team" (in reference to Barcelona's 1992 European Cup winning side, known as the "Dream Team"). While Cesc Fabregas and Gerard Pique, who had formed part of the Baby Dream Team, moved to Arsenal and Manchester United respectively, Messi stayed at Barcelona. He would later be united with both of his former teammates in Catalonia.

30. Dimitar was named Bulgarian Footballer of the Year in 2009, for a record sixth time. Whose record did he break?

From Quiz Dimitar Berbatov

Answer: Hristo Stoichkov

Dimitar Berbatov won the award again the following year (7): 2002, 2004-05, 2007-08-09-10. Hristo Stoichkov (5): 1989-90-91-92, 1994.

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