10 greatest World Cup players

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No. 9 Bobby Moore (England)

14 games, 0 goals

Bobby Moore [Photo Source: sport.163.com]


At 22, Moore would become England's youngest captain. He led his country in 90 matches and made 108 appearances, a record for an outfield player until it was surpassed by David Beckham.

"He was the spirit and heartbeat of the team," Alf Ramsey, England's World Cup-winning manager, declared.

In February 1993, Moore died from bowel cancer. To commemorate this outstanding players, a statue was erected outside the rebuilt Wembley Stadium.

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