“Play for the front name on the shirt, and they’ll remember the back name.” Tony Adams, a legendary Arsenal player, uttered these wise words....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
In most circumstances, this is true, yet some players are able to break through it entirely. These players’ greatness is such that the club’s popularity is a result of their celebrity.
Because of their link of their name with the entity, these famous names came to the club and increased its status. The player must have a deep connection to the club, and those who merely played for a brief time or during a period that was not particularly noteworthy were not considered.
In addition, the comparison is based on aspects such as popularity and contribution to the community. Below are 9 players who were bigger than the club they played for at their peak.
1. Gianfranco Zola – Chelsea
2. Lukas Podolski – FC Koln
3. Antonio Di Natale – Udinese
4. Alan Shearer – BlackBurn Rovers/ Newcastle United
5. Maradona – Napoli
6. Pele – Santos
7. Francesco Totti – AS Roma
8. Zlatan Ibrahimovic – Paris Saint-Germain
9. Cristiano Ronaldo – Juventus
