In terms of the modern era, Pele found room for both Zinedine Zidane and Andres Iniesta - two of the greatest midfielders of their generation who produced iconic moments in the biggest matches.

Brazilian football legend Pele once rated former Real Madrid midfielder Zinedine Zidane higher than Lionel Messi. In 2013, when the Argentine superstar was dominating the football world with ...

while the likes of Pele and Diego Maradona are those of the past who also exist in the same tier as some of the world's greatest footballers. Undoubtedly, Zinedine Zidane belongs in that category.