Top Five: Soccer Players In The World

Work ethic makes the difference between an average soccer player and one that excels above the rest.

Annie Wagner

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Soccer is played all around the world by many different people. When athletes put in time a dedication, it can make them shine above others; and these top five soccer players in the world are well aware of that.

  1. Sergio Aguero is from Manchester City, Argentina. He plays as a forward for Manchester City as well as the Argentina National Team. In his last 60 starts in the Premier League, he has scored 50 goals and had 10 assists.
  1. Luis Suarez is from Barcelona, Uruguay. He is a striker for FC Barcelona and the Uruguay National Team. On April 27, 2014, Suarez won the PFA Player of the Year Award, and he is the first non-European to win the award. He ended that season with 31 goals in just 33 games.
  1. Cristiano Ronaldo is from Funchal, Portugal. He currently plays as a forward for Real Madrid C.F. and the Portugal National Football Team. Ronaldo was picked as the FIFA Men’s Player of 2016, and the UEFA Best Player in Europe.
  1. Paul Pogba is from Lagny-sur-Marne, France. He is the current midfielder for two teams, Manchester United F.C. and the France National Football Team. Pogba has been named the Italian Champion for four years in a row.
  1. Lionel Messi is from Rosario, Argentina. Messi is a forward for FC Barcelona and the Argentina National Football Team. He has won a plethora of awards, many consider Messi to be the best soccer player there is.