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Uruguay
Born:
November 20, 1901; Salto Died:
October 5, 1957 Clubs:
Club AtléticoMisiones (Uruguay), Bella Vista (Uruguay), Nacional
(Uruguay), Peñarol (Uruguay), Wanderers (Uruguay) International
record: 41 caps, 1 goal Position:
Right-half
West Germany Born: September 11, 1945;
Munich Clubs: Munich 1906
(Germany), Bayern Munich (Germany), New York Cosmos (USA), Hamburg
(Germany) International record: 103
caps, 13 goals Position: Midfield,
Sweeper Year Inducted: 1998 · Was renown for his keen positional sense, precise distribution and an attacking flair ·
Regarded as the inventor of the modern attacking sweeper · First man to captain (1974) and coach (1990) a World Cup winning team · "Der Kaiser" was the first German to reach 100 international caps · Twice voted European Footballer of the Year in 1972 and 1976 · European Championship winner 1972 · European Cup winner with Bayern Munich in 1974, 1975, and 1976
Northern Ireland Born: May 22,1946; Belfast Clubs: Manchester United (England), Dunstable Town (England), Stockport County (England), Los Angeles Aztecs (USA), Cork Celtic (Ireland), Fulham (England), Fort Lauderdale Strikers (USA), Motherwell (Scotland), Hibernian (Scotland), San Jose Earthquakes (USA), Bournemouth (England), Tampa Bay (USA) International record: 37 caps, 9 goals Position: Forward Year Inducted: 2000 · Considered one of the most outstanding players in post-war British football · Thrilled crowds with his magical dribbling mastery and seemingly impossible goals · European Footballer of the Year in 1968 · European Cup winner with Manchester United in 1968 · League championship winner with Manchester United in 1965 and 1967 ·
Scored six goals in one match in 1970 Played in all four home countries in the space of just ten days with matches for Northern Ireland in Belfast and for Fulham away to Cardiff and St Mirren and at home to Crystal Palace.
England Born: October 11, 1937; Ashington Clubs: Manchester United (England), Preston North End (England) International record: 106 caps, 49 goals Position: Inside-left, outside-left, centre-forward Year Inducted: 1998 · England's ambassador for football · Known for his accurate passing, his ability to beat defenders with a body-swerve, and his trademark powerful shooting. · European Footballer of the Year in 1966 · Signed with Manchester United at the age of 17 and became one of the "Busby Babes" · Scored twice in debut for Manchester United · Survived Munich air crash (1958) and was an important part of Manchester United's resurrection · Inspired England to World Cup victory in 1966 · Captained and scored twice for Manchester United in European Cup victory in 1968 · Joined Manchester United board in 1984 · Knighted in Birthday Honours List in 1994
Holland Born: April 25, 1947;
Amsterdam Clubs: Ajax Amsterdam
(Holland), Barcelona (Spain), Los Angeles Aztecs (USA), Washington
Diplomats (USA), Levante (Spain), Ajax Amsterdam, Feyenoord (Holland) International record: 48
caps, 33 goals Position: Centre-forward Year Inducted: 1998 · A natural goal scorer blessed with superb control, deadly acceleration and remarkable balance · His footballing intelligence was crucial in the development and implementation of "total football" · He successfully transferred his tactical awareness to management with Ajax and Barcelona · First player to win European Footballer of the Year three times (1971, 1973, and 1974) · As a player led Ajax to three successive European Cups (1971, 1972, and 1973) · Captained Holland to the 1974 World Cup Final (losing 2-1 to hosts West Germany) · Managed Ajax to the 1987 European Cup-winner's Cup · Managed Barcelona to the 1989 European Cup-winner's Cup and 1992 European Cup championships
Brazil Born: October 8, 1928; Campos Died: May 12, 2001; Clubs: FC Rio Branco, FC Lencoes, Madureiro, Fluminense, Botafogo (all Brazil), Real Madrid (Spain), Valencia (Spain), Botafogo (Brazil) International record: 85 caps, 31 goals Position: Inside-right, midfield Year Inducted: 2000 · "One of the greatest midfield generals." · Teammates are quoted as saying "Didi could make the ball talk" · Possessed deadly shooting skills and perfected the swerving "goal of dry leaf" penalty kick · Overcame a severe childhood injury that had him temporarily confined to a wheelchair. · Played in three World Cups winning twice, in 1958 and 1962 · Brazilian Championship winner with Botafogo in 1957 and 1960 · Scored the first goal in the history of the Maracana stadium in June 1950. · Managed the Peru national team in the 1970 World Cup.
Argentina and Spain Born: July 4, 1926; Barracas, Argentina Clubs: River Plate (Argentina), Huracan (Argentina), Millonarios Bogota (Colombia), Real Madrid (Spain), Espanyol (Spain) International record: Argentina 8 caps, 6 goals; Spain 31 caps, 23 goals Position: Centre-forward Year Inducted: 1998 · One of football’s most brilliant leaders · Capable of attacking and defending with equal effectiveness, he is considered the first "total football" player · A prolific marksman, he scored 29 international goals, 49 goals in 59 European matches, 219 in Spanish league matches · Twice voted European Footballer of the Year in 1957 and 1959 · Led Real Madrid to the first five successive European Cup titles (1956, 1957, 1958, 1959 and 1960) · Won the South American Championship with Argentina in 1947 · Won the European Cup-winners Cup as manager of Valencia in 1980
Portugal Born: January 25, 1942;
Maputo, Mozambique Clubs:
Benfica
(Portugal), Boston Minuteman (USA), Toronto Metros-Croatia (Canada), Las
Vegas Quicksilver (USA), Monterrey (Mexico) International record: 64
caps, 41 goals Position: Forward Year Inducted: 1998 ·
Considered the greatest
African-born footballer ·
Widely popular not only for his footballing ability but
also his exemplary sportsmanship and commitment. · Trademarks were a spectacular shot, powerful running, and fine dribbling skills · European Footballer of the Year in 1965 · World Cup semi-finalist and top scorer with 9 goals in 1966 · Won two Golden Boot awards with 43 goals in 1968 and 40 goals in 1970 · Lead Benefica to the 1962 European Cup victory over Real Madrid (5-3) scoring twice
France International Record: 20 caps, 27 goals Position: Centre-forward Year Inducted: 1999 · French centre-forward was the inspiration of the French national team during the late 1950s · Holds World Cup record for scoring 13 goals during 1958 World Cup in Sweden · Set phenomenal scoring rate with 27 goals over 20 international matches for France · Proved to be one of the most formidable strikers in the history of French football, twice leading the French league in scoring with Reims · Career was twice interrupted by severe leg injuries ·
Became President of the French players’ union and
briefly, national team manager
Garrincha
(Manoel Francisco dos
Santos) Brazil Born: October 28, 1933; Pau Grande Died: January 20, 1983 Clubs: Pau Grande, Botafogo, Corinthians, Atletico
Junior Barranquilla (Colombia), International record: 54 caps, 34 goals Position: Outside-right Year
Inducted: 1999 · Childhood polio required extensive corrective surgery, nickname: “Little Bird” · Perhaps the quickest and most dangerous right winger of all time · Brazilian Championship winner with Botafogo 1957, 1961 and 1962 · 581 matches with Botafogo, scoring 232 goals ·
Played in three World Cups, winning the championship twice
in 1958 and 1962 ·
Rose to stardom by playing pivotal role in winning 1962
World Cup, scoring twice in both the quarter-final and semi-final
victories
England Born: February 1, 1915; Hanley, Midlands Died: February 23, 2000; North Staffordshire Clubs: Stoke City (England), Blackpool (England) International record: 54 caps, 11 goals Position: Outside-right Year Inducted: 1998 · Known for his enduring talent, exemplary fitness and dedication · Longest first-class career of any player, played top-class soccer through his 50th Birthday · The "Wizard of Dribble" possessed an extraordinary ability to get past his opponents · He was never booked during his 33-year league career · The first winner of the European Player of the Year award in 1956 at age 41 · Hero of the 1953 Football Association Cup final Blackpool over Bolton 4 - 3 (the "Matthews Final") · The first soccer player to be knighted (1965) · Received the PFA merit award in 1987 · Received the FIFA Gold Merit Order in 1992 Although he won relatively few honours, Sir Stanley Matthews became a household name by virtue of his wonderful balance and skill, which enabled him to create countless scoring opportunities for his teammates.
Italy Born: August 23, 1910; Milan Died: August 21, 1979 Clubs: Internazionale (Italy), Milan (Italy), Juventus (Italy), Varese (Italy), Atlanta (Italy) International record: 53 caps, 33 goals Position:
Inside-forward
England Died: February 24, 1993 International record: 108 caps, 2 goals Position: Centre or wing half Year Inducted: 1999 · Legendary English central defender · Widely recognized as one of the most important ambassadors for his sport and country · “The best defender I have ever faced.” Pelé · Captained England to World Cup victory in 1966 · Captained West Ham United to victory in the 1964 FA Cup Final · Captained West Ham United to victory in the 1965 European Cup Winners’ Cup Final · Captained England in 90 of his 108 international games and missed only 10 games over a ten year period · Played a record 18 times for the England youth team ·
Knighted (OBE) in 1967 ·
Managed Oxford City and Southend United
West Germany International record: 62 caps, 68 goals Position: Centre-forward Year Inducted: 1999
· Renown for opportunist goal-scoring and powerful heading ability · Over 600 total career goals · Scored the game-winning goal against Holland in 1974 World Cup championship · Scored two goals in the Final to win the 1972 European Championship · Led 1974 World Cup scoring charts with 10 goals · Holds record for most career World Cup goals with 14 · Holds Bundesliga record for most career goals with 365 · European Cup winner three times 1974, 1975 and 1976 with Bayern Munich · Won Four league titles with Bayern ·
European Footballer of the Year in 1970 ·
Awarded FIFA’s prestigious Order Of Merit in 1998 for
services to the game
PELE (Edson Arantes do Nascimento) Brazil Born: October 23, 1940; Tres Coracoes, Brazil Clubs: Santos (Brazil), New York Cosmos (USA) International Record: 92 caps, 77 goals Position: Inside-forward Year Inducted: 1998 · Revered around the world not only for his extraordinary talent, but also for his sportsmanship and his unfailing respect for the game of football and those who play it. · Exceptional athletic gifts, courage, sublime control, and a touch of fantasy made him both a feared opponent and a hero to football fans around the world. · Made his league debut with Santos at age 15 · Made his international debut at age 16 scoring against Argentina in 1957 · Made his World Cup debut at age 17 and scored three goals in the 1958 World Cup semifinals and two goals in the Final as Brazil beat Sweden · Scored 1,090 goals for Santos in 1,114 matches · Played in four World Cup tournaments, winning the trophy three times (1958, 1962 and 1970) · Appointed Brazil's Minister of Sport in 1994 · FIFA Gold Medal in 1982 · Honorary British Knighthood in 1997 · In all competitions, he averaged scoring almost a goal a game for over 1300 matches. · He had 120 hat tricks.
France Born: June 21, 1955; Jouef, France Clubs: Nancy-Lorraine (France), Saint-Etienne (France), Juventus (Italy) International record: 72 caps, 41 goals Position: Midfielder Year Inducted: 1998 · Michel Platini is famous for his extraordinary vision, passing ability, and expertise from dead-ball situations. · As a central component of France's superb midfield of the mid-1980s, he was capable of unlocking any defense. · European Footballer of the Year for three successive years (1983, 1984, and 1985) · European Cup Winners Cup and Italian Championship winner in 1984 with Juventus · Captained France to victory in the European Championship in 1984 · European Cup winner with Juventus in 1985 · Coaches the French national team to the finals of Euro 92 · Co-President of the Organising Committee for France 98.
Hungary and Spain Born: April 2, 1927; Budapest Clubs: Honved formerly Kispet (Hungary), Real Madrid (Spain) International record: Hungary 84 caps, 83 goals; Spain 4 caps, 0 goals Position: Inside-left Year Inducted: 1998 · The leading force in the “Magical Magyars” who dominated European football in the 1950’s · Olympic gold medal winner with Hungary in 1952 · Played a key role in the historical 6-3 defeat of England at Wembley in 1953 · Captained Hungary in World Cup final against West Germany (2-3) in 1954 · Scored four goals for real Madrid in the European Cup final victory in 1960 · Scored a hat-trick against Benfica in European Cup final in 1962 · Coached Panathinaikos of Athens to the European Cup Final in 1971
Holland Born: October 31,1964; Amsterdam Clubs: Ajax Amsterdam (Holland), Milan (Italy) International record: 58 caps, 24 goals Position: Centre forward Year Inducted: 2000 · FIFA World Player of the Year in 1992 · European Footballer of the Year in 1988, 1989, and 1992 · European Golden Boot winner for the 1985-86 season (37 goals) · World Club Cup champion with Milan in 1989 and1990 · European Champions Cup winner with Milan in 1989 and 1990 · Scored one of the all-time great international goals for Holland in their 2-0 victory over the Soviet Union in the Euro 88 Final · Scored in his debut for Ajax at age 17 · Career prematurely ended by serious ankle injuries
Russia Born: October 22, 1929;
Moscow Died: March 20,
1990 Clubs: Moscow Dynamo
(Russia) International record: 75 caps, 70 goals against Year
Inducted: 1998 · Generally considered to be the greatest goalkeeper of all time. · Nicknamed the "Black Panther" for his acrobatic athleticism and his ability to save seemingly unstoppable shots · Admired throughout his career for his sportsmanship, Yashin was much loved as an ambassador for football and fairplay. ·
Reputed to have saved over 150 penalties during his career ·
Won five Soviet Championships with Moscow Dynamo ·
Olympic gold medal winner with the Soviet Union in 1956 ·
European Championship winner with Moscow Dynamo in 1960 ·
European Footballer of the Year in 1963 · Received the Order of Lenin in 1968
Brazil Born: March 3, 1953; Rio de Janeiro Clubs: Flamengo (Brazil), Udinese (Italy), Flamengo (Brazil), Kashima Antlers (Japan) International record: 88 caps, 66 goals Position: Forward Year Inducted: 2000 · South American Player of the Year in 1977, 1981, and 1982 · Played in three World Cups (1978, 1982, and 1986) · World Club Cup winner with Flamengo in 1981, creating all three of Flamengo's goals · Copa Liberatores winner with Flamengo in 1981 · Three time Brazilian Championship winner with Flamengo · Made his debut with Flamengo in 1969 at age 16 · Scored in his international debut against Uruguay in 1976 · Served as Brazil's Minister of Sport · Helped launch the professional J-league in 1993
Italy International record: 112 caps, 91 goals against Position: Goalkeeper Year Inducted: 1999
· Italy’s most capped player · Captained Italy to 1982 World Cup victory in Spain · Set record by playing twelve international games (1143 minutes) without conceding a single goal · European Championship winner in 1968 · Won the UEFA Cup in 1977 with Juventus · Won the League championship six times and the domestic Cup once with Juventus · Runner-up to the European Footballer of the Year in 1973 · Managerial career includes the Italian National Team, Italian Olympic team, Juventus and Lazio, · UEFA Cup winner 1990 as manager of Juventus · Has served as club president of Lazio
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