Football is a very popular sport and there are many decorative athletes. There have been many good players some foreigners and some from England. Okay starting backwards from number five is:
Peter Schmeichael
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Peter was born on 18th November 1963 in Denmark. He is retired now and played as a goalkeeper for Manchester United (Best Team Ever!) He was voted the World's Best Goalkeeper in 1992 and 1993. He scored 11 goals as a goalkeeper!
Xabi Alonso
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Xabi was born on 25th November 1981 in Spain. He currently plays for Liverpool as a central midfielder. He has played for Spain in the Euro 2004 and 2008 cup and the 2006 World cup
Gianfranco Zola
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Zola was born on 5th July 1966 in Sardina. He is retired and regarded as one of the best free kick takers of all time and is famous for his football dribbling technique. He was voted Football Writer's Player of the Year Award. He is currently captain of the Italian U21.
Eric Cantona
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Cantona was born on May 24th 1966 in France. He is retired regarded as having played a major talismanic role in the revival of Manchester United as a footballing powerhouse and he enjoys iconic status at the club. In 2001 he was voted player of the century.
Cristiano Ronaldo
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Ronaldo was born on February 5th 1985 in Portugal. He is well known for his football talent at free kicks, dribbling skill and goals. He plays for Manchester United and has won the English PFA Player of the Year Award and the Young Player of the Year award.
