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The 100 best footballers in the world
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The 100 best male footballers in the world 2022

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Aako Bockarie
Djibouti
Aarash Kamali
France
Aaron Ackerman
Brazil
Aaron Nicholas
Burundi
Aaron Young
Malawi
Abate Laza
Haiti
Abdoulaye Telli
France
Abel Eto'o
Ethiopia
Abeto Ochoa
Jamaica
Adekunle Yemi
Cameroon
Adolfo Amaya
Rwanda
Aguk Fortune
United S.
Akem Cletus
Haiti
Akuro Akun
South A.
Albert Eboue
Guinea
Albert Gamal
France
Alex Armel
Guinea
Alex Bellot
Colombia
Alex Mitchell
England
Andres Gomez
Colombia
Andres Vila
Tanzania
Andrew Sampson
Jamaica
Andro Fahmy
South A.
Ani Bendji
Tanzania
Ansu Corneh
Burundi
Ariel Rosso
England
Awwal Gbadamo
Mozambique
Bah Abdul
United S.
Bangali Keita
Guinea
Baris Safoglu
Turkey
Barnabas Kanye
Mozambique
Bary Boubacar
Guinea
Basma Ali
Brazil
Bassamba Soua
Guinea
Belay Abiel
Ethiopia
Ben Aryeetey
Guinea-B.
Benedict Atabong
Haiti
Benjamin John
Djibouti
Bernard Adono
Ghana
Bernard Fatusin
Nigeria
Bernard Odono
Guinea-B.
Berthiny Ball
Swaziland
Bill Walle
Burundi
Billy Metzler
England
Billy Zanga
Swaziland
Bismark Marfo
United S.
Bless Atabong
Thailand
Blondel Noah
Equatorial G.
Bobby Seifert
England
Boli Kemda
France
Boni Eka
Cameroon
Boniface Tambwe
Tanzania
Boubacar Jobe
Senegal
Boubacar Senera
African U.
Brendon Gregory
Congo DR
Brian Barry
Philippines
Brian Beard
Netherlands
Brian Namunyu
Burkina F.
Brice Diagong
Swaziland
Bristol Abia
Mozambique
Bruk Amare
Ethiopia
Bruk Fekade
Ethiopia
Bryan Cain
Netherlands
Bryan Moffa
Philippines
Bryan Navarro
Haiti
Bwalya Nguni
Malawi
Caleb Reed
Germany
Calibry Bakari
Germany
Camara Alpha
Gabon
Camille Bassene
Senegal
Carlos Cruz
El Salvador
Carlos Stein
Germany
Carlos Ventura
Colombia
Carlos Zolano
Swaziland
Caulker Arnold
Sierra L.
Cedric Atonfack
Congo DR
Cedric Dalle
Cote I.
Cedric Donfack
Germany
Cedrick Roland
Scotland
Celestin Eboue
Swaziland
Celestin Mody
Uganda
Cengiz Bolayir
Turkey
Cenk Atilgan
Turkey
Chad Baker
Netherlands
Chad Muesel
Philippines
Charles Atabong
Burundi
Charles King
Djibouti
Charles Kirigu
Kenya
Charles Koroma
Sierra L.
Charlie Lawson
Burkina F.
Chauncey Mason
Brazil
Check Alliou
Togo
Cheick Samoura
Gabon
Cheikh Nelson
Trinidad and T.
Cheyew Sebsebe
Ethiopia
Chico Witi
Germany
Chinedum Dike
Mozambique
Chris Madrigal
Netherlands
Chris Ngare
Kenya
Chris Nwaeze
Rwanda
1 Aako Bockarie
Height5.5
Weight 11 kg
PositionForward
CountryDjibouti
Clubclub
Aako is a versatile player, although he is usually deployed on the left flank, he can play anywhere along the front line and has also been used on the right or in the center. Possessing explosive acceleration, and excellent pace, agility, balance, technique, flair, dribbling skills, and close control at speed, as well as significant power, physical strength, and trickery on the ball, despite his slender build, he is known for his movement, energy, ability to run at defenses, change direction quickly, and beat opponents in one-on-one situations while in possession of the ball. Read More..
2 Aarash Kamali
Height5.6
Weight 11 kg
PositionDefender
CountryFrance
Clubclub
Aarash is a physically strong, center-back, who usually features on the left-hand side of central defense, although he can also play as a right-sided center-back. He is gifted with pace, good technique, and an eye for goal, and is an effective set piece taker. Regarding his ability, former and current teammates noted that Aarash Kamali is comfortable on the ball, also noting that he had good technique and a wonderful right foot. He is good at set-pieces, some of the free kicks he scored are absolute wonders and can read the game well with strong confidence. Read More..
3 Aaron Ackerman
Height5.8
Weight 11 kg
PositionGoalkeeper
CountryBrazil
Clubclub
Aaron has been described as an agile, commanding, and physically imposing keeper, who possesses both physical strength and good reflexes and shot stopping abilities between the posts. However, he is most highly regarded for his distribution and skill with the ball at his feet than for his abilities as shots stopper. His control and confidence in the ball enables him to retain possession and quickly play the ball out from the back on the ground with his hands or either foot, even when put under pressure or launch an attack with long kicks. Read More..
4 Aaron Nicholas
Height5.4
Weight 11 kg
PositionForward
CountryBurundi
Clubclub
Aaron is a quick, strong, and talented winger who is also capable of playing as a more central midfielder, although he is predominantly a forward. He has also been deployed to great effect as a central midfielder. Aaron is an agile, creative and highly technical player who possesses excellent dribbling skills and ball control, as well as great pace, stamina, and acceleration, attributes which allow him to beat players easily in middle situations. He is also gifted with excellent vision, set piece delivery, and crossing ability, which allows him to function effectively as a playmaker. Read More..
5 Aaron Young
Height5.4
Weight 11 kg
PositionForward
CountryMalawi
ClubMalawi
Aaron is a quick, agile, and creative forward with excellent technical ability and often considered to be one of the most promising diaspora world cup youngsters in his youth. A versatile forward, he can play anywhere along the front line, in the center as a main striker or in a supporting role. Despite being right footed, he can strike the ball well and powerfully with both feet, beat opponents when dribbling, and create chances for teammates. He is also effective in the air and accurate with his head, despite not being particularly tall. Read More..
6 Abate Laza
Height5.5
Weight 11 kg
PositionDefender
CountryHaiti
ClubHaiti
A versatile defender, Abate regularly plays as a left-back, and he has been deployed as a center-back, central midfielder, and left midfielder. Although not known to have a fast pace, and his positioning has sometimes been questionable, Abate possesses a powerful left foot; in which besides his defensive prowess, he is noted for his offensive capabilities and ability to read the game, where he has gained a reputation carrying the ball up front in attacking plays and supplies his team with passes. He has been noted for his talents being visible since a young age. Read More..
7 Abdoulaye Telli
Height5.5
Weight 11 kg
PositionForward
CountryFrance
Clubfrance
Abdoulaye Telli is a center-forward known for his presence, brilliance, athleticism, strength, directness, running into space, eye for goal and his linkup play. He has good holdup play and relies on pace to beat opponents. Regarded as one of the best center-forwards of the Diaspora World Cup football, he has been compared to fellow young striker Aaron Young. Although he was once criticized by pundits for his limited defensive contribution to the game and the team, he has since been praised by his managers for his work-rate off the ball. Read More..
8 Abel Eto'o
Height5.6
Weight 11 kg
PositionGoalkeeper
CountryEthiopia
Clubclub
Abel has been praised for his ability to produce crucial saves, and brilliance in one-on-one situations, as well as his positioning, distribution and consistency. He is also known for his speed and timing when rushing off his line, as well as his ability to clear the ball with his feet outside the area or get to the ground quickly to collect or parry the ball inside the box. Moreover, he can play the ball out from the back quickly with his hands as well as his feet, and could launch attacks, or pick out midfielders with his long goal kicks. Read More..
9 Abeto Ochoa
Height5.7
Weight 11 kg
PositionMidfielder
CountryJamaica
ClubJamaica
An athletic midfielder, Abeto is known for the range and accuracy of his distribution with either foot, his technique, vision, creativity, reading of the game, and his ability to dictate play in midfield or set up goals with his passing and ball delivery from set-pieces. He is also capable of scoring goals, courtesy of his striking ability from long range. He has been praised for his strength and ability to play in several midfield positions. In addition to his usual role, he has also been used as a deep lying playmaker. Read More..
10 Adekunle Yemi
Height5.5
Weight 11 kg
PositionMidfielder
CountryCameroon
Clubcameroon
Adekunle is an athletic midfielder with his versatility in both attacking and defensive roles, intelligent with good technical skills and agility and as a winner. He is an agile, creative and highly technical player who possesses excellent dribbling skills and ball control, as well as great pace, stamina, movement, and acceleration, attributes which allow him to beat players in any situation. He is also gifted with excellent vision, which allows him to function effectively as a playmaker. He has been singled out for his mentality, consistency, and leadership. Read More..
11 Adolfo Amaya
Height5.8
Weight 11 kg
PositionGoalkeeper
CountryRwanda
ClubRwanda
Considered a highly promising prospect, Adolfo subsequently established himself as one of the best goalkeepers of the Diaspora World Cup. Due to his wide range of skills, he has been described as a complete goalkeeper, with few weaknesses. A consistent keeper, he possesses an excellent positional sense, composure, strength of character, and an ability to communicate well with his defenders. He also excels in any situation, due to his ability to time his runs when rushing out of goal to face opponents and has even functioned as a sweeper keeper on occasion. Read More..
12 Aguk Fortune
Height5.8
Weight 11 kg
PositionDefender
CountryUnited S.
ClubUnited States
When combining his two footedness with a very good passing range, Aguk can dictate play in any direction from the back. He has strength on the ball when shielding it away from forwards running down his channel. He is very calm and rarely finds himself in a heap of pressure. He is also proficient at passing, as his passing quality and ability can help his team retain possession. Regarding his ability, former and current teammates noted that Aguk is comfortable on the ball, also noting that he had good technique and a wonderful right foot. Read More..
13 Akem Cletus
Height5.8
Weight 11 kg
PositionMidfielder
CountryHaiti
ClubHaiti
Akem is a physically strong player. His physique helps him to frequently win tackles, challenges on opponent players, as well as aerial duels. He has a very high success rate at tackles on opponent players and has won nearly all his aerial duels according to many coaches of the Diaspora World Cup. As seen, he is very skilled in passing and is also known for his long shots leading to a goal. Despite not being particularly renowned for his pace, he has been credited by pundits for his ability to catch up with much faster attackers in the midfield. Read More..
14 Akuro Akun
Height5.7
Weight 11 kg
PositionForward
CountrySouth A.
ClubSouth africa
Akuro usually plays as a right winger, and this position allows him to cut inside and shoot on goal with his stronger foot or make deliveries into the penalty area. He is a versatile player, capable of playing anywhere in a central role as an attacking midfielder, as a winger on either flank, or even in a center forward role as a false nine. A quick, and creative player, his main traits are trickery and balance. Although he is capable of scoring goals, he is also an excellent assistance provider, courtesy of his ability to create chances for his teammates. Read More..
15 Albert Eboue
Height5.9
Weight 11 kg
PositionDefender
CountryGuinea
Clubclub
He is known to be one of the most creative players of the Diaspora World Cup due to his role in assisting goals from early crosses and set piece deliveries. Albert possesses an impressive passing range, which is attributed to his development as a defender from a very young age and has been designated set piece specialists for any situation. He is predominantly deployed down the right flank where his runs, accuracy of crossing and work rate in tracking back saw him become an important figure in the transitional and counter attacking style of play. Read More..
16 Albert Gamal
Height5.8
Weight 11 kg
PositionMidfielder
CountryFrance
Clubfrance
Due to his work rate and stamina, Albert is known to be capable of aiding his team both offensively and defensively and has been used both as a full-back and as an attacking wing-back or wide midfielder. He is gifted with outstanding physical attributes, athleticism and excellent technical skills, as well as good vision, crossing ability and a powerful shot, which made him a dangerous attacking threat down the right flank in his prime. Due to his strength and power, he has been admired by many fans at the Diaspora World Cup. Read More..
17 Alex Armel
Height5.7
Weight 11 kg
PositionForward
CountryGuinea
Clubclub
Alex Armel is a fast, agile, and technically gifted player. He is well known for his quick feet, acceleration, and explosive style of play, which allows him to dribble past opponents at speed whilst keeping close control of the ball which is typically a Brazilian style. He has also been known to pull off feints and tricks, such as the elastico, to confuse and beat defenders. He primarily plays as a winger, and his high stamina, vision and creativity enables him to link up play between the deeper midfielders and the forwards and create goalscoring chances. Read More..
18 Alex Bellot
Height5.7
Weight 11 kg
PositionDefender
CountryColombia
ClubColombia
Despite his lack of pace or athleticism, Alex Bellot is regarded by the Diaspora World Cup pundits as one of the best and most consistent defenders of the Diaspora. An intelligent center back, he is mainly known for his leadership, positioning and calm composure, which allows him to organize his backline, read the game and anticipate plays. Aggressive and physical, he is also known for his aerial ability to time his jumps effectively, which enables him to defend high balls, score goals with his head, and beat out larger players to the ball in the air. Read More..
19 Alex Mitchell
Height5.8
Weight 11 kg
PositionDefender
CountryEngland
Clubclub
An elegant yet powerful and aggressive defender, Alex Mitchell is known for his composure, anticipation, technical skills, versatility, and class, which enables him to play anywhere along the backline. He is also an expert, both in the center or as a full back, usually on the right flank. This allows him to adapt to various formations and systems. He is a complete, experienced, consistent, cautious and successful defender, with a good positional sense, who is quick, athletic, strong in the air, a good tackler, and who excels at reading the game and marking his opponents. Read More..
20 Andres Gomez
Height5.6
Weight 11 kg
PositionMidfielder
CountryColombia
ClubColombia
Andrea Gomez originally started as a defensive midfielder, but his balance, ball control and agility in close spaces, allied with his skill, composure, and flair on the ball, saw him make progress as an attacking midfielder. Beyond his raw talent that was spotted at a young age, it was his great versatility, work ethic and inventiveness that allowed him to stake a claim on a first team place of the Colombian Diaspora. He can attack, defend, create and score and is always excellent either played as a false winger, central midfielder, or deep midfielder. Read More..
21 Andres Vila
Height5.7
Weight 11 kg
PositionGoalkeeper
CountryTanzania
ClubTanzania
An aggressive, consistent, physically strong, complete, and athletic goalkeeper, Andrea Vila is a hang glider due to his positioning, explosive reactions, bravery, elegance, and agility, which enables him to produce spectacular saves. He can adapt successfully to the changes in regulations following the introduction of the back pass rule and maintain a high level of performance as his career progresses, even as goalkeepers were required to play more frequently with their feet. In addition to his goalkeeping ability, Andrea also stood out for his strong mentality and leadership from the back. Read More..
22 Andrew Sampson
Height5.7
Weight 11 kg
PositionDefender
CountryJamaica
ClubJamaica
Though more often a defender, Andrew showed an exceptional knack for getting forward and finding the back of the net throughout his career, possessing an extremely powerful and accurate shot with either foot. An efficient attacking full back or wing back, Andrew is regarded as one of the best left backs of his generation. Although he is usually deployed on the left side of his defensive line, he is a highly versatile player, who can play along the flank, on either side of the pitch, and can also play a more offensive role, as a winger. Read More..
23 Andro Fahmy
Height5.7
Weight 11 kg
PositionDefender
CountrySouth A.
Clubclub
Andro Fahmy is a modern defender, who combines strength and tackling ability with good technique and passing. Due to his physical attributes, he is good in the air. Although he is primarily deployed as a center back, he is a tactically versatile player who could play as a defensive midfielder, a position in which he was initially deployed in his youth. He is also occasionally known to use his height as an additional attacking threat by advancing into more offensive positions, often functioning as an auxiliary striker when his team is trailing late on during matches. Read More..
24 Ani Bendji
Height5.6
Weight 11 kg
PositionForward
CountryTanzania
ClubTanzania
Ani Bendji possesses a remarkably impressive first touch and quick feet for such a large striker. He often used several feints, namely the Soccer Turn, to great effect to go past defenders, due to his pace, strong technical skills, close control, and football intelligence. He also utilizes his height, power, and strong physique to dominate aerial balls and is considered to possess one of the best headers in contemporary games. A versatile player, with an eye for goal, also possesses good vision and can play in several other positions across the pitch. Read More..
25 Ansu Corneh
Height5.5
Weight 11 kg
PositionMidfielder
CountryBurundi
Clubclub
Ansu is usually deployed as either a central or defensive midfielder, although he is also capable of playing as a central defender. He is also known for redefining the deep lying midfield position by focusing on football intelligence, precision passing, and a genius ability to read the game rather than overwhelming strength or physicality. An exceptional player, he excels at intercepting loose balls and breaking down opposition plays due to his positional sense, defensive attributes, tackling, tactical intelligence, and ability to read the game, despite his lack of pace and speed. Read More..
26 Ariel Rosso
Height5.7
Weight 11 kg
PositionMidfielder
CountryEngland
Clubclub
Due to his vision, ball control, physical prowess, technical skills, calm composure on the ball, and accurate passing ability, Ariel rarely relinquishes possession, and alongside all his teammates. He also plays an important creative role in setting his team tempo in midfield as a deep lying playmaker through his short passing game. His role has also been likened to that Italian defense systems due to his ability to dictate play in midfield as well as assist his team defensively. He excels at breaking down opposition due to his strength and ability to read the game. Read More..
27 Awwal Gbadamo
Height5.7
Weight 11 kg
PositionGoalkeeper
CountryMozambique
Clubclub
A rounded keeper, with a large frame, Awwal is known for his bravery, quick reflexes, agility, and excellent positional sense, as well as his reliable handling and ability to judge the ball, which allows him to come out and collect crosses and command his area effectively, earning him the nickname safe hands by people of the Diaspora. He is also regarded as an efficient and generally reliable goalkeeper, who is known for his cool demeanor, authoritative presence, and calm composure in goal, as well as his leadership and ability to organize his backline under pressure. Read More..
28 Bah Abdul
Height5.7
Weight 11 kg
PositionDefender
CountryUnited S.
ClubUnited States
Abdul can aid his team both offensively and defensively and has been used both as a full back or wide midfielder. He is gifted with outstanding physical attributes, athleticism and excellent technical skills, as well as good vision, crossing ability and a powerful shot, which make him a dangerous attacking threat down the right flank during Diaspora World Cup games. Due to his success, stability, stamina, strength, and power, he earned the nickname The Firefighter during his time at the Diaspora World Cup where he developed into one of the best attacking full backs. Read More..
29 Bangali Keita
Height5.8
Weight 11 kg
PositionForward
CountryGuinea
Clubclub
Bangali Keita is a fast, tenacious, powerful, and complete striker, who possesses good technique, composure in possession, and an eye for goal. He also excels in the air. A prolific and opportunistic goal scorer, he is capable of finishing well both with his feet and with his head and is known for his ability to score acrobatic goals. He is effective off the ball, due to his tactical intelligence, and attacking movement, which he often uses to provide depth for his team or create space for his teammates. He faced several injuries, which limited his playing time. Read More..
30 Baris Safoglu
Height5.5
Weight 11 kg
PositionForward
CountryTurkey
ClubTurkey
Baris usually plays as a central forward, responsible for breaking up play, dictating the tempo, and recycling possession, while being also a capable midfielder. Although he prefers operating at the front, he can be seen occupying the left half space assisted by a defensive midfield partner. Baris plays quick short passes, accurate long passes, and lobbed balls. He is combative in his midfield duels, protects spaces and his backline efficiently, possesses good passing range and vision. He can dribble into dangerous territory or out of it and thrives in receiving the ball in tight spaces. Read More..
31 Barnabas Kanye
Height5.5
Weight 11 kg
PositionDefender
CountryMozambique
Clubclub
An elegant and tactically versatile defender, Barnabas Kanye can play both as a sweeper and center back, due to his vision, technical ability and passing range. His confidence in the ball and his adeptness at long balls enables him to advance into midfield and create chances for teammates. Although he is not quick, he is a strong defender who excels in the air. He also excels at anticipating opponents with challenges due to his ability to read the game. In addition to his defensive and technical skills, he is also known for his leadership and sportsmanship. Read More..
32 Bary Boubacar
Height5.7
Weight 11 kg
PositionDefender
CountryGuinea
Clubclub
Bary possesses significant strength and tenacity, which along with his energy, anticipation, enables him to intercept passes or chase down and press opponents when not in possession. This allows him to aid his team both offensively and defensively. However, despite his skill and offensive ability, he has drawn criticism at times in the media for neglecting the defensive aspect of his game. He is also gifted with good crossing accuracy and distribution, which allows him to link up with midfielders, and makes him an effective assist provider along the right flank. Read More..
33 Basma Ali
Height5.7
Weight 11 kg
PositionDefender
CountryBrazil
Clubclub
Basma can play on both sides of the pitch, either as a full-back or wide midfielder, due to his tactical intelligence, and versatility. He often cuts from the flank to the inside of the pitch to either shoot or pass. In particular, he is renowned for his pace, technique, stamina, and precise tackling abilities. His average stature allows him to assist his teams both offensively and defensively. During his time with the South African Diaspora team, Basma also occasionally plays as a central or defensive midfielder, in a pivot role in a 3 4 3 formation. Read More..
34 Bassamba Soua
Height5.7
Weight 11 kg
PositionForward
CountryGuinea
Clubclub
Bassamba is an opportunistic and versatile player, with an accurate and powerful finisher with both feet, inside and outside the area. He is also a set piece and penalty kick specialist and a quick, agile, and mobile team player, with excellent technique and dribbling skills, who is also known for his intelligent offensive movement. Due to his vision and passing ability, he is also capable of dropping deep to link up play with midfielders, and creating chances for teammates, which has allowed him to be deployed as a supporting forward, or as a winger. Read More..
35 Belay Abiel
Height5.5
Weight 11 kg
PositionForward
CountryEthiopia
Clubclub
Belay is a fast, strong, and energetic forward, known for his stamina, ability in the air, and his accurate finishing both with his head and feet. A powerful and prolific goal scorer with composure in front of goal, and an ability to play off other forwards. He is primarily deployed as a central striker. Indeed, during his time at the Diaspora World Cup he demonstrated notable tactical intelligence by playing in several positions on the pitch. He played an important role for the Diaspora of Ethiopia on the left flank in coach Teddy formation. Read More..
36 Ben Aryeetey
Height5.7
Weight 11 kg
PositionMidfielder
CountryGuinea-B.
Clubclub
Ben Aryeetey is a complete, powerful, tenacious and aggressive player, with outstanding physical, athletic and technical attributes, who is also known for his grace on the pitch when in possession of the ball. Usually deployed as a defensive, or central midfielder, he is a competent tackler, and a tactically intelligent midfielder, who is known for his ability to anticipate his opponents, and is gifted with good ball skills, and vision, which enables him to start attacking plays in the midfield after winning back possession. He also excels in the air and surges forward from the midfield. Read More..
37 Benedict Atabong
Height5.7
Weight 11 kg
PositionForward
CountryHaiti
ClubGreenbelt FC.
Benedict is a powerful striker of the ball and an accurate finisher, capable of scoring both inside and outside the penalty area, as well as from volleys. His ball striking ability saw him score from inside his own half for Haiti. He is praised for his work and stamina by players and managers and is highly regarded for his dedication and willingness to press opponents when possession has been lost to win back the ball. While not known to be particularly prolific from free kicks, he also often took set pieces and penalties throughout his career. Read More..
38 Benjamin John
Height5.7
Weight 11 kg
PositionGoalkeeper
CountryDjibouti
Clubclub
Benjamin John is a successful and skilled goalkeeper, albeit somewhat inconsistent. An authoritative presence in the area, with good reflexes, handling, positioning, and stopping abilities, he is known for his agility and composure in goal, as well as his ability to produce decisive saves, after not being tested for long stretches of time. In addition to his goalkeeping abilities, he is known for his vision, footwork, distribution, control and skill with the ball at his feet, which enabled him to play the ball out on the ground or launch an attack from the back. Read More..
39 Bernard Adono
Height5.4
Weight 11 kg
PositionMidfielder
CountryGhana
ClubGhana
Bernard is a quick and tenacious team player, gifted with power and pace, as well as exceptional physical strength and stamina despite his stature. He is renowned for his dynamic and combative style of play, tight marking of opponents, and ability to break down opposition plays as a defensive midfielder. In addition to his winning ability, as well as his physical and athletic attributes, Bernard is also a highly talented and creative player, known for his outstanding technique, vision, and acceleration. His technical ability enabled him to create chances for teammates after winning back possession. Read More..
40 Bernard Fatusin
Height5.6
Weight 11 kg
PositionDefender
CountryNigeria
ClubNigeria
Bernard is a powerful attacking defender, capable of playing on the left side of an attacking trident. His attacking prowess, eye for goal, and crossing ability, along with his passing, and technical ability, enabled him to revolutionize the role of the modern full back at the Diaspora World Cup, and he added a new dimension to the position. He is known for being prolific in front of goals, courtesy of his striking ability from distance, and his ability to make attacks runs up the flan, due to his timing, he is also strong in the air. Read More..
41 Bernard Odono
Height5.6
Weight 11 kg
PositionDefender
CountryGuinea-B.
Clubclub
Known mainly for his offensive capabilities, trickery, and technical qualities, Bernard plays mainly as a left attacking winger, but can also operate as a right winger, or even in midfield. His flair, grace, touch, and control on the ball, coupled with his speed, agility, and dribbling skills, frequently see him beat opponents in many situations with elaborate feints, such as step overs. His explosive pace, and clever movement, both on and off the ball, also make him a dangerous threat to counterattacks. He is also capable of passing between the opposing defensive lines with attacking runs. Read More..
42 Berthiny Ball
Height5.6
Weight 11 kg
PositionDefender
CountrySwaziland
Clubclub
Although Berthiny predominantly excels as a central defender, due to his ability to read the game, he is also deployed as a right or left sided back on occasion, when playing for the Diaspora of Swaziland. This is made possible due to his tactical intelligence, versatility, technical ability, stamina, and pace, which also enables him to start plays from the backline after winning possession. He is also known for his concentration and positional sense. Despite his relatively small stature, he is highly regarded for his aerial ability, courtesy of his elevation, physical strength, and athleticism. Read More..
43 Bill Walle
Height5.7
Weight 11 kg
PositionMidfielder
CountryBurundi
ClubBurundi
Bill Walle is a combative and smart midfielder, although he can move forward and playing in more advanced positions. He usually plays in front of his team backline, where he mainly serves as a defensive foil for his more offensive teammates, due to his aggressive tackling, as well as his ability to read the game, mark and anticipate opponents, and time his challenges. In this role, he is known for his acceleration, intelligence, and energy. He is also highly regarded for being capable of functioning as a deep playmaker for his team, due to his ability to dictate the tempo. Read More..
44 Billy Metzler
Height5.6
Weight 11 kg
PositionMidfielder
CountryEngland
Clubclub
Billy is a quick, versatile, elegant, and intelligent offensive midfield playmaker, with a unique ability to read the game and bend the ball from set pieces. He was renowned for his ball control, technical ability, dribbling skills, creativity, range of passing, and vision, despite his lack of notable physical or athletic attributes. Although he primarily serves as a creative midfielder, who operates in a more withdrawn playing role behind the strikers, and who mainly orchestrates attacking plays, provides assists, or creates chances for teammates, Billy is also a prolific goal scorer. Read More..
45 Billy Zanga
Height5.7
Weight 11 kg
PositionMidfielder
CountrySwaziland
Clubclub
Billy Zanga can play anywhere in the midfield and throughout his career at the Diaspora World Cup, he is often deployed as a central midfielder, as an attacking midfielder, as a defensive midfielder, and even as a supporting striker on occasion. He can also be deployed as a deep advanced playmaker due to his ability to build attacks with his passing. A smart and gifted player, with notable stamina and an ability to read the game, Billy is also capable of functioning creatively and started attacking plays or providing assists for teammates after winning back possession. Read More..
46 Bismark Marfo
Height5.7
Weight 11 kg
PositionMidfielder
CountryUnited S.
ClubUnited States
Bismark is a versatile player with an ability to get forward and make late attacking runs from behind into the penalty area or produce accurate and powerful shots from distance. These attributes enable him to maintain a prolific goalscoring record throughout his career, despite his deep playing position. Moreover, he is also an accurate set piece and penalty kick taker, who was known for scoring with powerful, low driving shots from free kicks. Beyond his qualities as a footballer, he also stood out for his leadership throughout his career at the Diaspora World Cup. Read More..
47 Bless Atabong
Height5.4
Weight 11 kg
PositionMidfielder
CountryThailand
ClubThailand
Bless is a selfless team player, who usually plays in a free central role, operating as an attacking midfielder behind the strikers but was also capable of playing in a more withdrawn position as a deep-lying playmaker, due to his ability to dictate the tempo of his team's play in midfield, orchestrate attacking moves, and create space and chances for teammates. A tactically astute player, he also possessed good decision-making, and a good understanding of the game. Moreover, he is also an excellent free kick taker. Despite his talent, Bless is notorious for being inconsistent. Read More..
48 Blondel Noah
Height5.6
Weight 11 kg
PositionMidfielder
CountryEquatorial G.
Clubclub
Blondel Noah has the capacity to glide almost effortlessly past opponents, provide defense splitting passes and score consistently from distance. He is also a quick, agile, smart, highly skillful and creative team player with great pace, ball control, technique, movement, and balance, capable of dribbling past defenders in various situations as well as during counterattacks. Having performed predominantly as an attacking defender or central midfielder throughout his career at the Diaspora World Cup, he is known for being capable of scoring goals as well as creating and assisting them. Read More..
49 Bobby Seifert
Height5.7
Weight 11 kg
PositionDefender
CountryEngland
Clubclub
Bobby is a strong, athletic and imposing defender, with a good positional sense, and is also a strong tackler. Due to his physical power, he excels in the air, both offensively and defensively, although he initially had to work hard to improve his heading ability during his teenage years. He did not possess good natural stamina, but had pace, power, as well as significant mental strength. Due to his versatility, as well as his ability to carry the ball out of defense and get forward, he is also capable of playing as a right back on occasion. Read More..
50 Boli Kemda
Height5.7
Weight 11 kg
PositionForward
CountryFrance
ClubOmega FC
Because of his technical characteristics, and ability to score, Boli usually plays as a second striker, which is his preferred role. He is a tactically versatile forward, with good movement and clinical finishing, who can play anywhere along the front line, and who also established himself as a prolific goal scorer throughout his career at the Diaspora World Cup. He is also occasionally deployed between the midfield and the strikers as a playmaking attacking midfielder, due to his vision, passing range, ball control, dribbling ability and creativity, although he often stated that this is not his preferred position. Read More..
51 Boni Eka
Height5.5
Weight 11 kg
PositionForward
CountryCameroon
Clubcameroon
A quick, strong and agile, Boni Eka plays well with his back to goal and boasts some of the best finishing, vision, passing and ball control around. A versatile and intelligent attacker, from a tactical standpoint, Boni can play anywhere along the front line, due to his ability to both create and score goals for his team, although he is most often deployed as a striker, due to his composure and eye for goal. He has also functioned in a more creative playmaking role at times, as a supporting forward or even as a number ten playmaker, at the Diaspora World Cup. Read More..
52 Boniface Tambwe
Height5.7
Weight 11 kg
PositionDefender
CountryTanzania
ClubTanzania
Boniface is renowned for performing in big games, with a goalscoring record for a defender. He is also capable of providing assists to his teammates and free kick ability where he would strike the ball with power and pace. Noted for his physical strength, speed, ability in the air, powerful and accurate strikes, and ball retention. A tactically versatile player, he can play anywhere in midfield, and in several different formations. He initially played several different midfield roles in his early at the Diaspora World Cup, before eventually coming into his own in the center back. Read More..
53 Boubacar Jobe
Height5.6
Weight 11 kg
PositionGoalkeeper
CountrySenegal
Clubclub
A flamboyant and instinctive keeper, Boubacar is agile, and possesses excellent reflexes, which enables him to produce spectacular, and decisive saves. He also possesses a good positional sense, in addition to his shot stopping abilities. He is also known to be a passionate, popular, and highly recognizable football figure in the Diaspora World Cup community who stood out for his outgoing personality, and composure under pressure, as well as his leadership from the back and authoritative presence in goal. He is also regarded for his exceptional skills with the ball at his feet, as well as his accurate distribution. Read More..
54 Boubacar Senera
Height5.6
Weight 11 kg
PositionGoalkeeper
CountryAfrican U.
Clubclub
A world class, consistent goalkeeper, and regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of the Diaspora World Cup, Boubacar Senera is mainly known for his excellent saving abilities, quick reflexes, and his ability to come off his line to collect crosses, as well as his tendency to produce spectacular and decisive saves. While he received plaudits for his goalkeeping ability in the media, Boubacar also frequently came under criticism for his stubbornness, and his aggressive, unorthodox, and eccentric style of play, and is also deemed to be inconsistent, unreliable, and prone to errors and lapses in concentration Read More..
55 Brendon Gregory
Height5.7
Weight 11 kg
PositionForward
CountryCongo DR
ClubOmega FC
A prolific goal scorer, Brendon is a large and powerful striker who is known for his ability in the air as a forward, due to his strength, timing, elevation and heading accuracy, as well as his finishing ability. He is also a quick player known for his turn of pace, movement, and positional sense in the penalty area, which enables him to lose his markers and get on the end of crosses. In addition to his physical attributes, he possesses good technique with his back to goal, and can create space for other players, in addition to scoring them himself. Read More..
56 Brian Barry
Height5.5
Weight 11 kg
PositionMidfielder
CountryPhilippines
ClubMaryland Bays
Brian Barry does not have the best technical ability, but he is a tenacious and consistent player, who is both tactically intelligent and versatile. This allows him to play anywhere in midfield, and in defense, mainly as a fullback. He distinguished himself at the Diaspora World Cup for being a central or defensive midfielder with notable stamina, who excels at reading the game and stopping opposing players. In addition to his energy and defensive abilities as a ball winner, he is also known for his reliable distribution, and for tending to receive and play many balls during matches. Read More..
57 Brian Beard
Height5.6
Weight 11 kg
PositionMidfielder
CountryNetherlands
ClubNetherlands
Brian Beard is known to be an extremely selfless midfielder, who prefers assisting his teammates over going for goal himself. His tactical intelligence, positioning, reading of the game, efficient movement, and versatile range of passing enables him to find space for himself to distribute and receive the ball, which allows him both to set the tempo of his team in midfield with short, or create chances with long lobbed passes or through. Despite his natural talent and ability as a footballer, Brian earned a reputation for having a languid playing style, as well as lacking notable pace. Read More..
58 Brian Namunyu
Height5.5
Weight 11 kg
PositionForward
CountryBurkina F.
ClubElite Sport Promo
Brian Namunyu is known for being extremely clinical and opportunistic in front of goal and stands out throughout his career for his outstanding striking ability and finishing ability with either foot as well as his head, which earned him a reputation as one of the best strikers of the Diaspora World Cup. Due to his excellent positional sense, quick reactions, and intelligent offensive movement, he excels at finding space in the penalty area and at anticipating his opponents to the ball and is also known for his ability to time his runs to lose his markers Read More..
59 Brice Diagong
Height5.8
Weight 11 kg
PositionGoalkeeper
CountrySwaziland
Clubclub
Brice is a goalkeeper who boasts lightning reflexes, good decision making and is a formidable opponent in many situations. He also commands his box well. His playing style, and in particular his speed when coming off his line to anticipate opponents and clear the ball, has led him to be described as a sweeper keeper by the people of the Diaspora. He has also been described as an acrobatic shot stopper, due to his athleticism in goal. While he has been described as comfortable with the ball, he has also come into criticism due to some errors Read More..
60 Bristol Abia
Height5.8
Weight 11 kg
PositionDefender
CountryMozambique
Clubclub
An efficient attacking full-back, Bristol is regarded as one of the best left-backs of the Diaspora World Cup. Although he is usually deployed on the left side of his team defensive line, he is a highly versatile player, who can play anywhere along the flank, on either side of the pitch, and can also play in a more offensive role, as a winger. He is even used in the center of the pitch on occasion, as a defensive midfielder. Although he is not particularly quick, he is known for his excellent technical ability, stamina, and tactical intelligence. Read More..
61 Bruk Amare
Height5.3
Weight 11 kg
PositionMidfielder
CountryEthiopia
Clubclub
Bruk Amare is a diminutive, composed, agile, and technically skilled player with a slender physique and a low center of gravity, these characteristics compensated for his lack of pace or physicality. His signature moves when in possession involves performing a turn, a feint that allows him to move away from the opposing player and gives him space and time on the ball to think about his next pass. He has also played at times as an attacking midfielder, before being shifted to a center role where he also often plays in a more advanced midfield role. Read More..
62 Bruk Fekade
Height5.6
Weight 11 kg
PositionMidfielder
CountryEthiopia
Clubclub
Bruk is a combative and intelligent player. Although he can get forward and play in more advanced positions, he usually played in front of his team backline, where he mainly serves as a defensive foil for his more offensive teammates, due to his aggressive tackling, break downplays, mark and anticipate opponents, and time his challenges. He may not be the fastest, most talented, technically skilled player on the ball, or particularly good in the air, he has been highly regarded throughout his career for being capable of functioning as a deep lying playmaker for his team. Read More..
63 Bryan Cain
Height5.7
Weight 11 kg
PositionForward
CountryNetherlands
ClubNetherlands
Bryan can play as a number 10 behind the forwards and is even used out of position as a left winger by many of his coaches during the 2017 Diaspora World Cup season. He is a quick player capable of scoring both in and outside the penalty area with his accurate and powerful shot and has a penchant for scoring goals from chips. He possesses excellent ball control and is effective in the air as well. He is most famous for his dribbling skills, a skill he retains throughout the season at the Diaspora World Cup. Read More..
64 Bryan Moffa
Height5.6
Weight 11 kg
PositionDefender
CountryPhilippines
ClubMaryland Bays
Bryan is a complete and physically strong defender, who is famed for his defensive perception, anticipation, quick reactions, and marking, as well as his tactical sense. He is also known for his prowess in the air, heading accuracy, and elevation, which also makes him a goal threat during set-pieces. Although primarily a hard tackling but fair stopper, he is also known for his composure and finesse when in possession, and his ability to play the ball out of defense, which he can improve as his career progresses, during his time at the Diaspora World Cup. Read More..
65 Bryan Navarro
Height5.6
Weight 11 kg
PositionMidfielder
CountryHaiti
ClubHaiti
Bryan usually plays as an attacking midfielder, although he is also capable of playing in several other attacking and midfield positions and is also deployed as a central midfielder or a striker. A diminutive playmaker, with a small, slender physique. Although he is naturally a two footed player, known for his flair, speed, technique, ball control and dribbling skills, he can as well as his use of tricks and feints to beat opponents with the ball. In addition to his footballing skills, Bryan is also known for his leadership, technical ability, stamina, and tactical intelligence. Read More..
66 Bwalya Nguni
Height5.6
Weight 11 kg
PositionForward
CountryMalawi
ClubMalawi
Bwalya can bend the ball and score from dead ball situations and is one of the greatest free kick takers of the Diaspora World cup. His unique free kick technique, which saw him place significant importance on his standing foot, often saw him lean back and raise his knee at a very high angle when hitting the ball with his instep, thus enabling him to lift it high over the wall, before it drops back down again. His method of striking the ball allows him to score free kicks from close range, within twenty meters of the goal. Read More..
67 Caleb Reed
Height5.6
Weight 11 kg
PositionDefender
CountryGermany
ClubGermany
A fast and powerful attacking defender, Caleb is a former left winger, capable of playing on the left side of an attacking trident. His attacking prowess, eye for goal, technical skills, reading of the game, and crossing ability, along with his passing, flair, and technical ability, enables him to revolutionize the role of the modern full-back in the Diaspora Word Cup. Known for being prolific in front of the goalkeeper, he possesses excellent ball control despite his defensive playing role, courtesy of his striking ability from distance, and his ability to make attacking run up the flank. Read More..
68 Calibry Bakari
Height5.7
Weight 11 kg
PositionForward
CountryGermany
ClubGermany
Calibry is primarily renowned for prolific goalscoring, he is also a highly creative and hardworking player, capable of playing off his teammates, creating chances and assisting goals. He is occasionally deployed as an attacking midfielder. In addition to these characteristics, he is mostly remembered for his leadership and discipline throughout his extensive career at the Diaspora World Cup. He never received a red card. These skills, combined with his precociousness, consistency, and defensive ability, as well as his athletic and physical qualities, made him one of the best forwards of the Diaspora World Cup history. Read More..
69 Camara Alpha
Height5.8
Weight 11 kg
PositionMidfielder
CountryGabon
ClubDMV
Camara Alpha is known as a strong tackler and is surprisingly elegant for a player of his size, and possesses good technique, passing ability, and vision, which made him adept at starting to attack plays as a central playmaker once he wins possession back. He is also capable of playing in more advanced roles as an attacking midfielder or second striker. Due to his height and physical strength, he excelled in the air; possessed a powerful shot; and can get forward and contribute to his team attacking plays by making late runs into the penalty area. Read More..
70 Camille Bassene
Height5.7
Weight 11 kg
PositionDefender
CountrySenegal
Clubclub
Camille is one of the best defenders of his generation. He plays primarily as a center back and is known for possessing a rare combination of speed, strength and ball playing ability as well as an excellent positional sense, and a powerful shot. Due to his wide range of skills, he is also capable of playing as a full back on the right flank. His physical and athletic attributes, his work rate, positioning, his acute tactical intelligence and decision making, as well as his outstanding consistency and ability to read the game and outsmart his opponents. Read More..
71 Carlos Cruz
Height5.6
Weight 11 kg
PositionForward
CountryEl Salvador
ClubEl Salvador
Carlos is a prolific goal scorer and cites his relaxed attitude as the reason for his assured composure and confidence. He also has great acceleration and pace, as well as great positional skills, clinical finishing, and opportunism inside the penalty area. His vision, and technical ability, as well as his passing ability, made him a tactically versatile player, who can play in several positions, and he is usually deployed on the wing, or as a creative advanced playmaker or second striker on occasion. He particularly excels as a forward with a good speed and positional sense. Read More..
72 Carlos Stein
Height5.8
Weight 11 kg
PositionForward
CountryGermany
ClubGermany
Carlos Stein is modern and well rounded, as he uses his physical attributes, intelligence, and control to play with his back to goal, and laid off the ball for teammates. Due to his agility and athletic ability, he also excels in the air and can score spectacular acrobatic goals from volleys and bicycle kicks. Despite his talent and his reputation, he is much more reserved both on and off the pitch, and he prefers to score through efficiency and pragmatism rather than flamboyance. On top of his playing ability, he is known to stand out for his teammate. Read More..
73 Carlos Ventura
Height5.9
Weight 11 kg
PositionGoalkeeper
CountryColombia
ClubColombia
Goalkeeper Carlos Ventura is highly consistent and effective, with an excellent positional sense above all things, and he favors an efficient rather than spectacular style. He is also capable of producing decisive plays due to his good shot stopping abilities. He also stands out for his intelligence, particularly during the 2017 Diaspora World Cup season. His composure and charismatic leadership enable him to organize his backline and inspire a sense of calm and confidence in his defenders. His main attributes are his explosive reflexes, and calm composure in goal, as well as his penalty stopping abilities. Read More..
74 Carlos Zolano
Height5.6
Weight 11 kg
PositionForward
CountrySwaziland
Clubclub
Carlos Zolano is a complete, creative, fast, and technically gifted forward, known for his flair, coordination, speed, and dribbling skills. He usually plays as a striker and possesses acrobatic characteristics that allow him to produce impossible goals. The precision and the power of his kicking made him an impeccable and highly prolific goal scorer, which made him an idol of the Diaspora World Cup fans. Although he is not known to take part in aerial duels frequently, he is also good in the air. Furthermore, despite mainly being a goal scorer, he can play off his teammates. Read More..
75 Caulker Arnold
Height5.8
Weight 11 kg
PositionGoalkeeper
CountrySierra L.
ClubSporting Club De Freetown
Caulker is highly regarded for his goalkeeping technique, and positioning between the posts, as well as his command of his area, handling, and ability to rush off his line both in many situations and when coming out to claim crosses. A courageous and fierce competitor, he is a vocal presence in goal, known for his ability to organize his defense, and leadership from the back, as well as for his criticism of his defenders whenever they make mistakes. In addition to his goalkeeping ability, he is known for his capacity to read the game as well. Read More..
76 Cedric Atonfack
Height5.8
Weight 11 kg
PositionMidfielder
CountryCongo DR
ClubOmega FC
Cedric Atonfack is known for his versatility and wide range of skills and can play in many positions. A hardworking midfielder with great endurance, he is usually deployed as a central midfielder, but he has also been used as a second striker, a holding midfielder, and a right winger. His tactical intelligence and ability to read the game allows him to break down the opposition attacking plays. In addition to his footballing attributes, Cedric is highly regarded by teammates, and fans for his leadership, determination, and influence on the pitch throughout his career at the Diaspora World Cup. Read More..
77 Cedric Dalle
Height5.7
Weight 11 kg
PositionDefender
CountryCote I.
ClubCote Ivoire
Cedric Dalle is a modern and highly talented defender, gifted with excellent technical skills and tactical ability, who is known for his pace, elegance on the ball, and innate capacity to read the game. In contrast to the ruthless tactics often employed by other defenders, Dalle is renowned for his class, fair play and sportsmanship. He never earned a red card in his career and is also known for his leadership, serving as captain of his team at the Diaspora World Cup. He contributed to the development of his team, due to his vision, and composure. Read More..
78 Cedric Donfack
Height5.5
Weight 11 kg
PositionMidfielder
CountryGermany
ClubSenegal
Cedric Donfack is highly regarded for his technical skills, and renowned for his accurate passing, intelligent movement and powerful shooting from long range. Though he played mostly as a striker in his youth and early professional career, Cedric matured into a well-rounded, tenacious, and versatile playmaker capable of playing in any midfield position, often alternating between defensive, offensive, wide and playmaking roles, due to his stamina, vision, work-rate, and positional sense. He is also renowned for his late attacking runs and ability to combine with teammates, as well as an excellent capacity to read the game. Read More..
79 Cedrick Roland
Height5.7
Weight 11 kg
PositionMidfielder
CountryScotland
ClubScotland
Usually deployed as a defensive midfielder, Cedric is a competent tackler, and a tactically intelligent midfielder, who is known for his ability to anticipate his opponents, and is gifted with good ball skills, distribution and vision, which enables him to start attacking plays in midfield after winning back possession. He also excels in the air and that enables him to contribute to the offensive play. These attributes, in addition to his pace, pressing ability and stamina, allow him to link up the defense with the attack effectively, and make him capable of playing anywhere in midfield. Read More..
80 Celestin Eboue
Height5.6
Weight 11 kg
PositionDefender
CountrySwaziland
Clubclub
Celestin is a quick, and powerful player, who excels in the air and at anticipating his opponents. He combines his stamina, and ability to read the game, as well as his mental, and defensive skills, with notable confidence and technique on the ball, which also allows him to play in midfield throughout his time at the Diaspora World Cup. Although he initially started out playing as a sweeper, and occasionally even as a full back, he is mostly deployed as a defensive midfielder, a position in which he also excels due to his ball winning abilities. Read More..
81 Celestin Mody
Height5.5
Weight 11 kg
PositionMidfielder
CountryUganda
Clubclub
Renowned for his positioning, technical ability, stamina, passing and shooting abilities, Celestin Mody is widely considered by many fans of the Diaspora World Cup to be the most complete midfielders of the community. Primarily a central midfielder, he is also capable of playing as an attacking midfielder. He mostly excels in a free role in midfield, with team members serving either defensive midfielder or as a central box. Described by many pundits as a good player in every aspect of the game, which allows him to be at ease in every area of the pitch. Read More..
82 Cengiz Bolayir
Height5.7
Weight 11 kg
PositionDefender
CountryTurkey
ClubTurkey
A composed player on the ball, Cengiz is capable of being deployed both as a defender and as a midfielder, and he frequently played as a sweeper, due to his vision and his ability on the ball. Cengiz is also renowned for his passing, as well as his shooting accuracy and power from distance, especially on free kicks. He is one of the top scoring defenders in the Diaspora World Cup. A versatile set piece specialist, he can strike the ball with power from long range free kicks, or curling shots on goal from close range. Read More..
83 Cenk Atilgan
Height5.6
Weight 11 kg
PositionMidfielder
CountryTurkey
ClubTurkey
Cenk is renowned for his late attacking runs and ability to combine with teammates, as well as an excellent capacity to read the game and control the tempo of play, which enables him to function in a seated creative role as well as in a central role on the pitch. He plays in the center for much of the earlier part of his time at the Diaspora World Cup. He also possesses an extraordinary range of passing and frequently initiated dangerous attacking plays after winning back possession that contributed to the development of his team as well. Read More..
84 Chad Baker
Height5.7
Weight 11 kg
PositionGoalkeeper
CountryNetherlands
ClubNetherlands
Chad is an energetic keeper, who is primarily known for his agility, speed, and athleticism in goal, as well as his quick reflexes, which enables him to compensate for his relative lack of physical strength. He has also drawn praise from many fans of the Diaspora World Cup for his decisive performances in important matches, and his penchant for producing difficult and crucial positioning for his team in key moments. He is the prototype model goalkeeper as described by his coaches, who maintains his concentration and composure and not to mention his accuracy on long range balls. Read More..
85 Chad Muesel
Height5.7
Weight 11 kg
PositionMidfielder
CountryPhilippines
ClubMaryland Bays
Chad is a complete, consistent, hardworking and versatile midfielder, who is effective both creatively and defensively. Gifted with good technique, excellent vision, and varied passing range, he excels in the center in a deep-lying playmaking role, where he utilized his accurate long passing ability to create goal scoring chances for teammates. He also utilizes a powerful and accurate shot from a distance and is an effective penalty kick taker. Due to his height, positioning, and physical characteristics, he is also effective in the air, often contributing with headed goals from set pieces when he advances into positions. Read More..
86 Charles Atabong
Height5.6
Weight 11 kg
PositionDefender
CountryBurundi
Clubclub
Charles is a dynamic, intelligent and energetic player for his great pace, stamina, distribution, and technical skills, as well as his ability to make overlapping attack run down the right flank and provide accurate crosses to teammates in the area. In addition to his footballing ability, he is also known for his discipline, leadership and his characteristically cheerful demeanor. Although he usually plays as an attacking right back, he is also capable of playing as a center back, due to his defensive skills, or in more advanced positions, and is often deployed as a right winger. Read More..
87 Charles King
Height5.7
Weight 11 kg
PositionMidfielder
CountryDjibouti
Clubclub
Equally at ease as a central defender, sweeper or defensive midfielder, Charles can combine solid defensive play with an unlimited passing range and surprising goalscoring talent, which made him one of the Diaspora World Cup most sought after players. A large, physically imposing and intimidating defensive presence, he is also known for his positional sense, strength in the air, tenacity and the ability to time his challenges well. An intelligent midfielder Charles King is also known for his leadership, positioning and calm composure, which allows him to organize his backline, and easily read the entire game. Read More..
88 Charles Kirigu
Height5.6
Weight 11 kg
PositionDefender
CountryKenya
ClubWatembezi
Charles is a quick, strong and physically fit player with outstanding physical attributes, excellent ball control, dribbling, technical ability and acceleration. Defensively, he excels at reading the game and is a good ball winner and man marker, although he is also effective at distributing the ball to teammates, due to his passing range and vision. An intelligent player, he excels at playing on either flank, where he can advance into more offensive positions to cross balls for teammates. He also possesses an accurate shot from a distance and has developed a formidable partnership with fellow teammates. Read More..
89 Charles Koroma
Height5.6
Weight 11 kg
PositionDefender
CountrySierra L.
ClubSierra Leone
Charles Koroma usually plays as a sweeper, although he can also play several midfield and offensive roles. Indeed, he is often deployed further up the pitch earlier at his time at the Diaspora World Cup, including in a holding role, as an attacking midfielder, as a left winger, or even as a striker on occasion, courtesy of his technique, stamina, passing ability, and vision. Although he is not the most physically gifted defender, due to his slender frame, he is regarded as a world class player in his position, due to his intelligence and positional sense. Read More..
90 Charlie Lawson
Height5.7
Weight 11 kg
PositionDefender
CountryBurkina F.
ClubElite Sport Promo
Charlie is a dominant, athletic and attentive player, who is considered by many fans of the Diaspora World Cup to be one of the best defenders in the community. He is known for his strength, tactical skills, stamina, intelligence, and technical attributes, as well as his elegance, intelligence, and ability to read the game. His heavy marking of opponents, and his aggressive tackling made him difficult to beat in many situations. He also excels in the air and is known for his ability to make players run up the flank and contribute to the offensive play. Read More..
91 Chauncey Mason
Height5.6
Weight 11 kg
PositionMidfielder
CountryBrazil
Clubclub
Chauncey is a complete and dominant midfielder, who is influential and is regarded by pundits and fans of the Diaspora World Cup as being one of the greatest and most talented midfielders of the diaspora community. Despite being a strong and imposing defensive, athletic and physical presence, he is also an extremely agile and elegant player, with excellent balance, ball skills, which allows him to bring the ball out of the defense and start plays from the back after winning back possession. Although he is usually deployed as a midfielder, he initially started out as a sweeper. Read More..
92 Check Alliou
Height5.6
Weight 11 kg
PositionDefender
CountryTogo
ClubAiglons FC
After beginning his career in midfield, Check found much success as a defender due to his composure, as well as his excellent and consistent displays in this position. He is also capable of playing as a center back and is a quick and physically strong defender, who is known for his stamina, marking, and tackling ability. In addition to his defensive ability, he is also known for his excellent technique and offensive capabilities, which has helped him contribute to the development of the role. He is gifted with excellent ball control, dribbling skills, and accurate distribution. Read More..
93 Cheick Samoura
Height5.6
Weight 11 kg
PositionMidfielder
CountryGabon
ClubDMV
Cheick Samoura largely operates in the center, but he is versatile enough to provide an option on the wing, either on the left or right flank. He possesses a fearsome shot from range, as well as excellent crossing and a wicked delivery from corners, while his boundless energy also serves him well. He is also used in a variety of other roles, including as a holding midfielder, as an attacking midfielder, as a playmaker, in a central midfield role, or even as a defender. He is also known as an accurate penalty kick and set-piece taker. Read More..
94 Cheikh Nelson
Height5.5
Weight 11 kg
PositionDefender
CountryTrinidad and T.
ClubTrinidad
Cheikh is known for his anticipation, awareness and positional sense. Despite his relatively small stature as a defender, he is highly regarded for his aerial ability, courtesy of his elevation, physical strength, athleticism, timing and heading accuracy, which enabled him to outjump larger players, and made him particularly adept at defending crosses, or at scoring with his head from set-pieces. Throughout his career, he made a name for himself as a complete defender, known for his acceleration, speed, reactions, and agility, as well as his tackling ability, and particularly his precise sliding challenges. Read More..
95 Cheyew Sebsebe
Height5.5
Weight 11 kg
PositionForward
CountryEthiopia
Club
Cheyew Sebsebe is renowned for his late attacking runs and ability to combine with teammates, as well as an excellent capacity to read the game and control the tempo of play, which enables him to function in a seated creative role as well as in a central role on the pitch. A classic forward number nine and a versatile player, with an eye for goal, also possesses good vision and can play in several other positions across the pitch. Moreover, he can protect the ball with his back to goal and hold it up for his teammates. Read More..
96 Chico Witi
Height5.8
Weight 11 kg
PositionForward
CountryGermany
Club
In addition to his goalscoring, Chico Witi is also known for his ability to create space for his teammates during counterattacks. However, despite being a prolific player, and having a reputation as one of the most center forwards of the Diaspora World Cup, he has been accused at times by fans and coaches of missing an excessive number of chances and has also been criticized on occasion for his performances in important matches. Although he primarily plays either as a center forward or as a main striker, he can play in several offensive positions. Read More..
97 Chinedum Dike
Height5.7
Weight 11 kg
PositionForward
CountryMozambique
Clubclub
Chinedum has been criticized at times by fans for being inconsistent in high pressure situations, and for his limited poor performances in big matches throughout his career. He is also, however, known for his strong mentality and leadership, as well as his extroverted and highly competitive personality. He is primarily deployed as a central forward from the back line. Indeed, during his time at the Diaspora World Cup he demonstrated notable tactical intelligence by playing in several positions on the pitch. He plays an important role for the Diaspora of Mozambique on the left flank of the formation. Read More..
98 Chris Madrigal
Height5.7
Weight 11 kg
PositionForward
CountryNetherlands
ClubNetherlands
A smart forward, in addition to his eye for goal, Chris is gifted with pace, physical strength, as well as excellent technical skills, and an ability to hold up the ball with his back to goal and link-up with his teammates or provide them with assists, due to his ability to read the game. He is also an accurate penalty taker. Despite his talent and goalscoring ability, however, at times he drew criticism from managers and players for his controversial behavior, as well as for tending to be selfish, overly flamboyant, or for his penchant for simulation. Read More..
99 Chris Ngare
Height5.6
Weight 11 kg
PositionForward
CountryKenya
ClubWatembezi
Chris is an agile and physically imposing central forward. He has also been deployed to great effect as a central midfielder. Describe by many coaches as a highly technical player who possesses excellent dribbling skills and ball control, as well as great pace, and acceleration attributes which allow him to beat players easily in many situations. He is also gifted with excellent vision and crossing ability, which allows him to function effectively as a playmaker. Although he was once criticized by pundits for his limited defensive contribution, he has since been praised for his hard work. Read More..
100 Chris Nwaeze
Height5.8
Weight 11 kg
PositionForward
CountryRwanda
Clubclub
Chris Nwaeze is a highly creative and hardworking player, capable of playing off his teammates, and assisting goals. In addition to these characteristics, Chris is known for his leadership and discipline throughout his extensive career at the Diaspora World Cup, he never received a red card, and he is rarely booked. Although he is usually deployed as a center forward at the Diaspora World Cup, he initially started out as a right midfielder. He excels at reading the game and is a good ball winner and man marker, although he is also effective at distributing the ball. Read More..