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Whether you call it football, soccer, or round ball, these are the players from all over the world who have entertained with their skills. Dive on to the field and try some quizzes about the historical and most memorable footballers from all over the world!
103 Football Players quizzes and 1,442 Football Players trivia questions.
1.
  Grab the Goalkeepers   great trivia quiz  
Label Quiz
 10 Qns
Yes, it's another Kankurette quiz about goalies, only this time, it's a label quiz. These shot-stoppers come from ten different countries (my native England not included). Can you find their homelands on the map?
Easier, 10 Qns, Kankurette, Apr 06 24
Easier
Kankurette gold member
Apr 06 24
187 plays
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  Soccer Players With an 'F'? editor best quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Continuing the alphabet of soccer players A-Z. All surnames begin with the letter 'F'. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, silverginger, Jan 16 07
Average
silverginger gold member
3731 plays
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  Who Am I? [2]   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
I will list, in order, the teams a player has played for. You have to guess who the player is. All questions are multiple choice to make it a bit easier.
Average, 25 Qns, silverginger, Dec 06 09
Average
silverginger gold member
4480 plays
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  Soccer Players With a 'B'?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Continuing the alphabet of soccer players A-Z. All surnames begin with the letter 'B'. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, silverginger, Jun 15 06
Average
silverginger gold member
3827 plays
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  Yours Exclusively editor best quiz   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Football Players Who Stayed With One Club
Dear Team, Though another team may have offered me more money, more playing time, better teammates, or glory, I choose to remain loyal to you, my team. I know this may be a rarity, yet I remain. Yours Exclusively...
Average, 10 Qns, LeoDaVinci, Jan 30 23
Average
LeoDaVinci editor
Jan 30 23
424 plays
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  A Safe Pair of Hands editor best quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Strikers and midfielders get plenty of attention, but what about that majestic beast at the back of the team, the goalkeeper? Goalies play a vital role in keeping the ball out of the net, and they need love too. Note: slight UK bias.
Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette, Jan 11 22
Average
Kankurette gold member
Jan 11 22
197 plays
7.
  Untamed   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Football players around the world are known for being dramatic, flamboyant, emotional, and, well, unique. Why should their hair be any different? Here are ten soccer players known for their wild, crazy, untamed hair! (Look for hints)
Average, 10 Qns, LeoDaVinci, Feb 09 21
Average
LeoDaVinci editor
Feb 09 21
159 plays
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  Guess the Footballer    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Try and guess the footballer from the infomation given.
Difficult, 10 Qns, quiz_lad, Jan 11 09
Difficult
quiz_lad
7093 plays
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  Identify These Soccer Players    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz lets you know well you are at identifying soccer personalities by reading clues.
Easier, 10 Qns, hithesh111, Jan 28 11
Easier
hithesh111
1082 plays
10.
  Fathers' Day   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Football: it's a family game. Sometimes it runs in families. Here is a quiz about footballing fathers, and the sons who followed in their footsteps.
Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette, Jun 11 18
Average
Kankurette gold member
Jun 11 18
222 plays
trivia question Quick Question
What's the first name of Veron?

From Quiz "First Names of Soccer Players"




11.
  Where Did These Players Start?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These players left their mark in football history. In this quiz, we'll look back in time, and revisit the teams that saw them taking the first steps of their careers.
Average, 10 Qns, Gispepfu, Nov 24 22
Average
Gispepfu
Nov 24 22
117 plays
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  Soccer Players With an 'H'?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Continuing the alphabet of soccer players A-Z. All surnames begin with the letter 'H'. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, silverginger, Mar 31 06
Average
silverginger gold member
752 plays
13.
  First Names of Soccer Players    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Do you know the names of the major soccer players in the world?
Average, 25 Qns, darylx, Sep 03 24
Average
darylx
Sep 03 24
7009 plays
14.
  Simply the Best    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many football players are gifted, but there are a select few who are considered the best of all time. Can you identify them?
Average, 10 Qns, Gil_Galad, Nov 24 12
Average
Gil_Galad
508 plays
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  Soccer Legends    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. I have given a brief description of some great soccer players. Try to name who they are.
Easier, 10 Qns, Ahmadian95, Nov 25 08
Easier
Ahmadian95
1917 plays
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  Soccer Players With a 'G'?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Continuing the alphabet of soccer players A-Z. All surnames begin with the letter 'G'. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, silverginger, Mar 30 06
Average
silverginger gold member
833 plays
17.
  Scandinavian Stars   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Scandinavia has produced a whole host of top football players over the years. How much do you know about each player's nationality?
Average, 10 Qns, Bretton, Jan 17 11
Average
Bretton
665 plays
18.
  One Club Players #3    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Match the international football player with the only club they played for in their career.
Average, 10 Qns, bwfc10, Jul 31 20
Average
bwfc10
Jul 31 20
153 plays
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  Football Legends: All-Time Greats    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz covers some of the greatest players ever to kick a ball from the early 1950s right into the 21st century. It shouldn't be too difficult for football fans but be careful...
Average, 10 Qns, DoctorEdgeWild, Apr 12 09
Average
DoctorEdgeWild
2298 plays
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  Soccer Players With an 'E'?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Continuing the alphabet of soccer players A-Z. All surnames begin with the letter 'E'. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, silverginger, Aug 01 08
Average
silverginger gold member
828 plays
21.
  Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are by far the two best players in the world and their rivalry is fast becaming one of the most heated ever. But how to choose between them? Is your choice between them based on fact or heart?
Average, 10 Qns, onunodnumiar, Dec 21 19
Average
onunodnumiar
Dec 21 19
995 plays
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  Pele vs. Maradona   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
It has been argued for many years by Football fans across the world as to who was the greatest player of all time. Here in this quiz we look at two players who are often named the best.
Average, 10 Qns, doomed, Jun 24 15
Average
doomed
254 plays
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  Soccer Players With an 'A'?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is the first in a series of quizzes that will go through the alphabet of soccer players. All surnames begin with the letter 'A'. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, silverginger, Mar 29 06
Average
silverginger gold member
2554 plays
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  A Kevin XI   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
What do these footballers have in common? They're all called Kevin.
Average, 10 Qns, Kankurette, Mar 13 18
Average
Kankurette gold member
Mar 13 18
279 plays
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  World Famous Soccer Players    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Easy and fun questions about famous soccer players and about the clubs where they became an idol. Every correct question will get you ten points. Come on, play it.
Average, 15 Qns, Luckystrike, Dec 09 06
Average
Luckystrike
5052 plays
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  Footballers: Who Am I?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will give a football player's prominent position and the clubs he has played for, you have to guess the player. The clubs will be listed in the order he represented them.
Tough, 10 Qns, Eastlygod, Jun 13 08
Tough
Eastlygod
1563 plays
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  Soccer Players With an 'I'?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Continuing the alphabet of soccer players A-Z. All surnames begin with the letter 'I'. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, silverginger, Sep 03 24
Average
silverginger gold member
Sep 03 24
601 plays
28.
  Soccer Players With a 'C'?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Continuing the theme of A-Z soccer players. All surnames begin with the letter 'C'. Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, silverginger, Feb 13 07
Tough
silverginger gold member
2004 plays
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  Men's Soccer Celebrities    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I started to love soccer when I was in England. I went to matches, mainly, in London and I, also, played for my school during my youth.
Easier, 10 Qns, tritran5555, Mar 30 18
Easier
tritran5555
Mar 30 18
365 plays
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  FIFA 100 Best Soccer Players    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
On March 4, 2004, the FIFA made a list of the 100 greatest living soccer players public. The man who selected them, King Soccer, Pele himself. Here are 10 questions about this list.
Tough, 10 Qns, Landries, Jan 12 07
Tough
Landries
2875 plays
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  Soccer Players With a 'D'?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Continuing the theme of A-Z soccer players. All surnames begin with the letter 'D'. Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, silverginger, Mar 29 06
Tough
silverginger gold member
1945 plays
32.
  The Greats Of Soccer    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Guess the answers to the club based questions about the greats of soccer.
Tough, 10 Qns, nickotopolous, Oct 10 09
Tough
nickotopolous
964 plays
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  Pele, Maradona, Ronaldo, Rooney?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A quiz on the old, the not so old, and the young generations of outstanding football goal scorers. Can you identify to which of the four strikers that each question refers? The questions are not that difficult. Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, kristian88, Apr 11 08
Tough
kristian88
2265 plays
34.
  European Footballers #2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An insight to ten of Europe's many Soccer players, but who are they?
Tough, 10 Qns, doomed, Dec 09 06
Tough
doomed
1059 plays
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  Fallen Greats: Dead Soccer Legends    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is on the most legendary soccer greats of all time, who have unfortunately lost their lives. Let us remember, and honor the lost legends together.
Average, 10 Qns, Bruce007, Dec 09 06
Average
Bruce007
577 plays
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  10 Question Who Am I? Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
For each question, there are several selected clues given about the identity of a world footballer, either from the past or the present. Work out who the player is.
Tough, 10 Qns, Ridgeback, Dec 09 06
Tough
Ridgeback
3283 plays
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  Players' Former Clubs    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Euro Teams Quiz.
Average, 20 Qns, BusbyBabe, May 17 15
Average
BusbyBabe
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38.
  Brothers United    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Footballers thrive on competition. What better competition could there be than your own brother?
Average, 10 Qns, 480154st, Apr 26 21
Average
480154st gold member
Apr 26 21
110 plays
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  Sons and Daughter   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many children follow in their father's footsteps and move into the same profession when it comes to looking for work. Football is no exception. Here are some questions about fathers, sons and even a daughter. I hope you enjoy the quiz.
Difficult, 10 Qns, robmar1, Jan 17 11
Difficult
robmar1
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40.
  Death of Footballers and Managers in 2020    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In the year 2020, we witnessed the loss of quite a few prominent footballers and football managers.
Average, 10 Qns, sw11, Dec 21 20
Average
sw11 gold member
Dec 21 20
119 plays
41.
  European Footballers #1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An insight to ten of Europe's many Soccer players, but who are they?
Tough, 10 Qns, doomed, Dec 09 06
Tough
doomed
1002 plays
42.
  Classic Players    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here are a few questions on the best players the world has ever seen.
Tough, 10 Qns, Falkous1, Apr 10 08
Tough
Falkous1
895 plays
43.
  The Holy Grail: Pele v Maradona!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Weigh in on the Pele v Maradona debate with the following awesome facts about the two great legends!
Difficult, 10 Qns, harsh_skm, Apr 02 12
Difficult
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Football Players Trivia Questions

1. Goalkeepers have a reputation for longevity, and many have played well into their forties. Which African country fielded a 45-year-old goalkeeper in the 2018 World Cup?

From Quiz
A Safe Pair of Hands

Answer: Egypt

England's Gordon Banks and Peter Shilton, Italy's Gianluigi Buffon and Denmark's Peter Schmeichel are among the big name goalkeepers who played into their forties (Shilton was 48 when he retired!). Essam El-Hadary, then playing for Egyptian side Ismaily, was 45 when he played in goal for Egypt in 2018. The four-time AFCON winner set a world record that year for being the oldest player to play in a World Cup. However, these keepers are mere spring chickens compared to Israeli goalkeeper Isaak Hayik, who was still playing at the ripe old age of 73! Although playing over the age of forty is rarer for outfield players, a few have managed it, such as Wales and Manchester United's Ryan Giggs, or Sweden's Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

2. Jack played for Leeds United, Bobby played for Manchester United and both were part of England's 1966 World Cup winning team. What was their surname?

From Quiz Brothers United

Answer: Charlton

The Charlton brothers both joined their respective clubs aged 15, and both had a spell at other occupations before signing a professional contract. Bobby began an apprenticeship as an electrical engineer, while Jack followed in their father's footsteps and worked in the coal mines. Their talent was evident however and soon both were established first team members, with Jack playing 629 games for Leeds between 1952 and 1973 while Bobby played 606 games for Manchester United between 1956 and 1973 before ending his top flight career with Preston North End, for whom he turned out 38 times. Between them, they played 141 times for England and while Bobby may have had the more successful England career with 106 of those 141 caps, Jack had the more successful international career, spending ten years, between 1986 and 1996 as manager of Republic of Ireland, losing only 30 of the 93 games in which he led the team. Extended Family Fact - Bobby and Jack's uncles include Leeds United players Jack Milburn, George Milburn and Jim Milburn; Rochdale great, Stan Milburn; and Newcastle United legend, "Wor" Jackie Milburn.

3. This defender played for various Dutch teams, including Heerenveen and Groningen. Both his sons, Ronald and Erwin, represented the Netherlands at an international level and, in Ronald's case, went into management. Who is this footballing father?

From Quiz Fathers' Day

Answer: Martin Koeman

Despite being regularly called up to represent his country, Martin Koeman was only capped once for the Netherlands, against Austria. As well as playing for Heerenveen, he briefly managed them in 1987. He died in 2013. Ronald Koeman was one of Barcelona's top scoring defenders, and was capped 78 times for the Netherlands, while Erwin had 31 caps. Both brothers went into management after retiring; Erwin managed Utrecht, RKC Waalwijk and the Hungarian national team, while Ronald's managerial CV includes Ajax, Valencia, Feyenoord, Everton, Southampton and the Dutch national team (with Erwin as assistant manager in the last three cases). One of the stands in Groningen's Euroborg stadium is named the Koeman Stand after the three players. Martin Koeman's grandsons, Ronald Jr. and Len, are also footballers.

4. "I'll love it if we beat them, love it!" Thus spake Kevin Keegan, then manager of Newcastle United, in response to another manager's comments about Newcastle during the 1995-1996 season. Which other manager had provoked him?

From Quiz A Kevin XI

Answer: Alex Ferguson

Alex Ferguson was accused of playing 'mind games' when he suggested in an interview that teams such as Nottingham Forest would not make as much of an effort against Keegan's Newcastle as they would against Manchester United. In a Sky Sports interview after Newcastle had beaten Leeds United 1-0, Keegan stated that Ferguson had gone down in his estimation, and ended his interview with the above quote. Newcastle drew 1-1 with Forest. Keegan resigned as manager in January 1997 and was replaced by Kenny Dalglish, who had also replaced him as Liverpool's number 7 in their playing days.

5. The king of one-club-men has to be Rogério Ceni. This goalkeeper played 1197 (non-friendly) games for his one and only team between 1993 and 2015. What achievement did he get on March 27, 2011?

From Quiz Yours Exclusively

Answer: 100th career goal.

Rogério Mücke Ceni was the goalkeeper for the Brazilian giants São Paulo for his entire career. A very agile and keen goalkeeper, Ceni was also the set-piece free kicker and took the penalty kicks on the team. Amazingly, in a 2011 match against Corinthians, Ceni's free kick goal became the 100th of his career (and the eventual game-winner). He finished his career with 129 goals and was in the top-10 for São Paulo all-time. Ceni was a great goalkeeper and leader on the team. Despite some serious injuries, Ceni was always able to recover and to return to the team to defy the expectations. He was team captain, and was also called up to the Brazilian national team many times though only playing 16 games for them.

6. Pele played for the famous Brazilian sides of the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, but do you know what his birth name was?

From Quiz Pele vs. Maradona

Answer: Edson Arantes do Nascimento

Edvaldo Jizídio Neto was the 1958 team mate of Pele better known as Vava. Vava scored twice in the first half of the 1958 final which Brazil won 5-2 against Sweden. Mário Jorge Lobo Zagallo was also a 1958 team mate of Pele better known as Zagallo and was also the first man to win the World Cup as a player (1958 and 1962) and a coach (1970). He was also a coordinator in 1994. Manuel Francisco dos Santos better known as Garrincha and was also a 1958 World Cup winner with Pele. He was regarded by many as the greatest Brazilian player of all time, ahead of Pele. Despite this he featured in the first two Brazil World Cup wins of 1958 and 1962. After the 1966 finals, in England, he retired from international football.

7. Who was the goalkeeper for England in the 1966 World Cup Final?

From Quiz Men's Soccer Celebrities

Answer: Gordon Banks

Gordon Banks, born in Sheffield, won 73 caps for England. He played in the USA for Fort Lauderdale Strikers in 1977 and 1978. He won a League Cup winners-medal with Stoke City in 1972, six years after his World Cup winners-medal with England.

8. Where are Ronaldo and Messi from?

From Quiz Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo

Answer: Portugal and Argentina

Cristiano Ronaldo was born on 5th February 1985 in Madeira Island, Portugal and Lionel Messi was born on 24th June 1987 in Rosario, Argentina.

9. This Brazilian won the World Cup three times, and he is considered by many to be the best player of all time. Who is he?

From Quiz Simply the Best

Answer: Pele

Born Edson Arantes do Nascimento in October 1940, Pele rose to fame at a very early age. At age 17, he was part of the Brazil squad that won the 1958 World Cup. He also won the World Cup in 1962 and 1970. He played most of his career for Santos, but also played for New York Cosmos for two years (1975-77) at the end of his career.

10. Pele won three World Cup medals, but do you know in which of the three was he sidelined due to an injury he suffered in the second game of the tournament, and hence didn't play in the remaining games?

From Quiz The Holy Grail: Pele v Maradona!

Answer: 1962

Pele injured himself while attempting a long-range shot in Brazil's second group match against Czechoslovakia in the 1962 WC. That said, he did score a fantastic goal against Mexico in the first game, on top of providing an assist. Amarildo was the man who replaced him for the remaining games. He did really well, too, scoring 3 goals, including 1 in the final. His three winning medals were 1958, 1962 and 1970. This has led many to claim that the Brazil side of the 1960s and 1970 was so fantastic (including the likes of Garrincha, Tostao, Didi, Jairzinho, Gerson, Rivelino, Carlos Alberto, Djalma Santos etc) that they would have won those WCs without Pele. It does not detract anything from Pele, in my opinion, though. Actually, the mere fact that he was called the best in spite of the presence of the other greats is all the more special.

11. Which Argentine player was awarded the FIFA Player of the Year 2009, and was born on the 24th of June in 1987 in Rosario?

From Quiz Identify These Soccer Players

Answer: Lionel Messi

Lionel Andres Leo Messi, commonly known as Lionel Messi is often called by his fans as "New Maradona". Messi joined the Spanish club of Barcelona in 2006.

12. Peter Schmeichel won 129 caps for which Scandinavian country?

From Quiz Scandinavian Stars

Answer: Denmark

The Great Dane won a whole host of domestic trophies with Manchester United in his 292 appearances for the Red Devils throughout the 1990s. However, he was a crucial part of the Denmark team that won the European Champions in 1992. Despite being a goalkeeper, Peter scored 10 goals in his career including one for his country.

13. Gordon Smith started his first game for Heart of Midlothian in the Edinburgh Derby against Hibernian on 3rd January 2010. Who was his footballing father who signed for Hearts in the 1970s?

From Quiz Sons and Daughter

Answer: Gordon Smith

Gordon Sr signed for Hearts in 1976 and made 15 appearances in 3 seasons, scoring 2 goals during that time. Gordon Sr, a Hibernian fan, watched from amongst his team's fans as his son gave Hearts the lead with his first goal for the club.

14. What club did Brazilian forward Pelé play with from 1956 to 1974 before moving to New York Cosmos?

From Quiz The Greats Of Soccer

Answer: Santos

Pelé played 93 internationals for Brazil, scoring a remarkable tally of 77 goals from 1957 to 1971.

15. This Iranian soccer player set a world record for international goals scored. He has played in European clubs including Bayern Munich.

From Quiz Soccer Legends

Answer: Ali Daei

Ali Daei played in German clubs for a long time. He is an Iranian national hero. He set a record for most international goals scored in the world with 109 goals. He resigned from playing after the 2006 World Cup. He later took the role of coaching the Iranian national team.

16. Which midfielder played for: Estudiantes, Boca Juniors, Sampdoria, Parma, Lazio, Manchester United, Chelsea, Internazionale and Estudiantes?

From Quiz Footballers: Who Am I?

Answer: Juan Sebastián Verón

Juan Sebastián Verón had a long and varied career, playing in Argentina, Italy and England. He also played for the Argentinian national team in the World Cups of 1998 and 2002.

17. Who captained Brazil to victory in the 1970 World Cup?

From Quiz Classic Players

Answer: Carlos Alberto Torres

Carlos Alberto was Brazil's left back in the 1970 World Cup, and was named by the Brazilian legend Pele as one of the top 125 greatest living footballers in March 2004.

18. The figure 100 refers to the 100th anniversary of FIFA and not the number of players listed, which is actually higher. Pele found it too difficult to list just 100. What was the number of players which he selected?

From Quiz FIFA 100 Best Soccer Players

Answer: 125

On the list, 123 men and 2 women players. At the time the FIFA 100 was selected, 50 of the players were still active, with the remaining 75 retired from soccer.

19. Born in England in 1967, this player joined West Ham United as a youth. After four years with the club, he signed with Manchester United. His nickname was the Guv'nor. Who is he?

From Quiz Soccer Players With an 'I'?

Answer: Paul Ince & Ince

Paul Emerson Carlyle Ince was born on 21st October, 1967, in London, England. Throughout his career, he played for West Ham United, Manchester United, Inter Milan, Liverpool, Middlesbrough, and Wolverhampton Wanderers. Ince played for his country 53 times, and scored two goals.

20. Born in England in 1941, this 'H' player became the first man to score three goals in a World Cup final. Who is he?

From Quiz Soccer Players With an 'H'?

Answer: Geoff Hurst

Geoffrey Charles Hurst was born on 8th December, 1941, in Ashton-Under-Lyne, England. His hat-trick in the 1966 World Cup final against West Germany was more remarkable by the fact that had Jimmy Greaves not been injured, Hurst would most certainly not have played. England won the game, 4-2.

21. This player was born in Wales in 1973. As a youth, he played for England schoolboys but eventually went on to play for Wales at full international level. Who is he?

From Quiz Soccer Players With a 'G'?

Answer: Ryan Giggs & Giggs

Ryan Joseph Giggs was born on 29th November, 1973. His birth surname was Wilson. Originally on Manchester City's books, Giggs signed with United as a trainee in 1990. As a player with United, Giggs won everything the domestic game had to offer, and also a European Cup in 1999.

22. This 'F' player was born in 1975 in Cameroon. He played twice in France, and twice in England. Had he not died of a heart attack at 28 years old, he may have played for others. Who is he?

From Quiz Soccer Players With an 'F'?

Answer: Marc Vivien Foe

Marc-Vivien Foé was born in Nkolo, Cameroon, on 1st May, 1975. Foé began his professional career with Lens in 1997, before moving to England with West Ham United in 1999. In May 2000, Foé switched back to France with Lyon, and signed for Manchester City on-loan in 2002. On 26th June, 2003, while playing for his country, Foe collapsed and died of an heart attack soon afterwards in hospital. Foe scored eight goals in 65 international games for Cameroon. Manchester City retired the no. 23 shirt in his memory, which was an unknown step for an English football team.

23. Born in 1957, this Brazilian striker played in the 1982 World Cup finals and was nicknamed 'the Cannon'. Who is he?

From Quiz Soccer Players With an 'E'?

Answer: Eder

Eder Aleixo de Assis was born on 25th May, 1957 in Vespasiano, Brazil. Eder only played for two teams outside his own country. He started his career with América Mineiro in 1975, and was much travelled until he hung up his boots in 1997. Eder went on to play for Gremio, Atletico Mineiro (twice), Limeira, Palmeiras, Santos, Sport, Botafogo, Paranaense, Cerro Porteno in Paraguay, Fenerbahce in Turkey, Uniao Sao Joao (twice), Cruzeiro, Baya, Gama, and Monte Claros.

24. Sandor Kocsis is regarded as one of Hungary's greatest players of all time. He led the world in scoring in the 1954 World Cup and was well known throughout the world. When did the legend, nicknamed 'Golden Head', die?

From Quiz Fallen Greats: Dead Soccer Legends

Answer: July 22, 1979

Sandor Kocsis has an impressive total of international goals with 75. His friend and teammate, Ferenc Puskas, had more goals, with a total of 84. Sandor Kocsis was nicknamed 'Golden Head' because of his aerial prowess. His career spanned from 1948 to 1956 in which he won several awards including 1954 top scorer, Olympic gold in soccer in 1952, and World Cup 1954 runner-up.

25. He played for Glasgow Celtic joining from Hibernian in 2001. He was born in La Reunion in the Indian Ocean.

From Quiz European Footballers #1

Answer: Didier Agathe

Didier Agathe began his professional career with French club Montpellier, however, he found things hard and was made to move on in 1999. He joined Raith Rovers in the August where he scored seven goals in his first season, which included a hat-trick on his debut. He moved on to Hibernian but was only offered an original three month contract. He was a revelation but found that Hibernian were to stall on a longer contract. So in 2001, he moved across Scotland from Edinburgh to Glasgow where he signed a three year contract with Celtic. In his first season, he helped the Glasgow Giants to a league title and in the following year played both Champions League and UEFA Cup football, with the pinnacle a place in the UEFA Cup final of 2003.

26. Which player had a statue of himself unveiled in Lisbon in 1992?

From Quiz Football Legends: All-Time Greats

Answer: Eusebio

Eusebio was on his way to a trial for Sporting Lisbon when he was virtually kidnapped by Benfica officials who then signed him up.

27. Born in 1928, this midfield veteran of three World Cups scored 20 goals in 68 games for his country and became a World Champion twice. Who is he?

From Quiz Soccer Players With a 'D'?

Answer: Didi

8th October, 1928 was when Waldyr Pereira, later to become known as Didi came into the world. Throughout his career, he played for 8 professional clubs which were: Rio Branco, Lencoes, Madureiro, Fluminese, Botafogo, Real Madrid, Valencia, and Botafogo. Didi was also inducted into the World Cup Hall of Fame, and was part of the 11 men that were voted the South American team of the 20th Century.

28. Perhaps one of the most genuinely gifted of players, this Irishman was born in 1946. He made his debut for Manchester United at the age of 17, and played 10 years at Old Trafford. Who is this Belfast genius?

From Quiz Soccer Players With a 'B'?

Answer: George Best & Best

Nicknamed 'El Beatle', Best was once labelled by Pele as the greatest player of all time. He totalled 466 games for United, scoring 178 goals in the process, none more famous than the one in the 1968 European Cup final, which United went on to win 4-1 against the Portuguese giants, Benfica. In the same year, Best was named the youngest winner of the European Footballer of the Year trophy. He won 2 League titles, and 1 European Cup and won 37 international caps for Northern Ireland. After his United career was over, he played for a string of foreign clubs, and three more in England, namely Stockport County, Fulham and Bournemouth.

29. The great Italian striker, Alessandro Del Piero, is generally associated with Juventus. However, his senior career started in this club, based on a northern Italian city that is the setting for "The Taming Of The Shrew".

From Quiz Where Did These Players Start?

Answer: Padova

Del Piero joined the junior squad of Padova at only 13 years old, in 1988, after a brief stint in San Vendemiano. He made his debut with the senior team five years later, in a Serie B match against Messina. In 1993 he was transferred to Juventus, where he played until 2012. His last two clubs were Sydney FC (2012-2014) and Delhi Dynamos (2014).

30. Sporting Lisbon - Barcelona - Real Madrid?

From Quiz Who Am I? [2]

Answer: Luis Figo

Figo joined Real Madrid from rivals Barcelona in a world record fee.

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