FUT ICONS PLAYER RATINGS (Part 2) - PUNTAJE DE LAS LEYENDAS (Parte 2)

 

MICHAEL OWEN

One of the most prolific English goal-scorers, Michael Owen's rise to stardom came at a very young age during the 1998 World Cup. Blinding speed, intelligent movement, accurate passing, and lethal finishing were some of the attributes that made Owen a goal-scoring machine.

  

 

 DECO                                     

 With a mix of creativity, tactical awareness,   impeccable technique, and relentless   industry,   Deco was a well-rounded   midfielder. His accurate passing and potent   mid-range shooting   gave opponents   nightmares and allowed Deco to shine at   both the club and international   level.

 

 RIO FERDINAND

Considered by many as one of the best English defenders of all time, Rio Ferdinand combined relentless, hard-nosed defending with unique elegance, technical ability and precise ball distribution. Ferdinand's leadership and excellent vision helped him win numerous trophies with Manchester United and become a staple of the England national team for over a decade.

 

 ROBERT PIRÈS

  A pacey winger in his prime   before transitioning to be equally at home in a central   playmaking role, Pirès was one of the most elegant midfielders of the modern game. The   French legend came to prominence as an Invincible in a career that included a World Cup   and two Premier League winner’s medals.

 ALAN SHEARER

The former England international still holds the record for most goals scored in the English Premier League after an illustrious eighteen-year career. Often viewed as the perfect example of the old school English center forward, Shearer relied on his strength to beat defenders, win headers, and smash the ball into the back of the net.

 ALESSANDRO NESTA

 A 2006 World Cup winner with   Italy, Nesta was one of the most   feared central defenders in all of Europe for nearly twenty years. More technical and elegant on the ball than most in his position, Nesta was a game-changer whose trophy case is overflowing with personal and team honors from his time with Lazio and A.C. Milan.

 

 ANDRIY SHEVCHENKO

Probably the greatest to ever wear the yellow and blue of Ukraine, Shevchenko is the only player from his homeland to win the Ballon d’Or. Gifted with equal finishing ability in both feet, Shevchenko is an A.C. Milan club legend and no player has scored more goals in the Milan Derby since it officially began in 1909.

 EDWIN VAN DER SAR

The most-capped player of all time for the Dutch national team, van der Sar broke even more club and international records during his lengthy career between the sticks. In addition to a commanding presence and shot-stopping skills, van der Sar had a unique ability to distribute the ball with his feet that gave his teams a dangerous counterattacking weapon at the back.

 

 EMMANUEL PETIT

A stalwart in central midfield for the French national team in their 1998 World Cup win, Petit played for some of the biggest clubs in Europe. As famous for his blonde, flowing locks as he was for his fierce tackling and unrelenting engine, Petit is seen as a paragon of defensive midfielders in the modern era.

 FILIPPO INZAGHI

Though his goalscoring tally in Serie A was formidable on its own, the fearless forward known as “Pippo” truly excelled in the UEFA Champions League. Calculating and fast, Inzaghi embodied the poacher archetype with his uncanny knack for knowing when a defender was about to make a mistake – and pouncing on it.

 FRANK RIJKAARD

The talented Dutchman began his career as a central defender at Ajax before blossoming into one of the greatest defensive midfielders of all time at A.C. Milan. Rijkaard possessed many of the hallmarks of his position, like strength and composure on the ball, but it was his football intelligence that truly elevated him to the upper echelon of the sport.

 GHEORGHE HAGI

Competitive, creative, and blessed with a left foot that could produce miracles, Hagi rightly earned the nickname “The Maradona of the Carpathians” due to his mesmerizing displays for the Romanian national team in the 1990 and 1994 World Cups. Hagi was often deployed as an attacking midfielder, though his technique, speed, and finishing ability meant that he could play in virtually any offensive position.

 HENRIK LARSSON

One of the most-beloved players to ever don the white and green of Celtic, Larsson was also one of the most prolific goalscorers in the club’s history. Thanks to his flair for the creative when both scoring goals and providing assists, the Swedish forward was a notable influence on players like Thierry Henry and Ronaldinho.