Already in the sights of Premier League giants, the young midfielder has displayed sharp passing ability and smart movement off the ball

From Ukraine, to Germany, to the Netherlands, the 19-year-old's journey has been a frantic one, but he has now hit his stride at Utrecht

After a positional transformation and a miserable debut, the 19-year-old has emerged as one of the hottest prospects in South America

A glut of goals wherever he played, the Golden Boot at Mexico ’86 and a career without bookings: Gary Lineker enters the Hall of Fame

For a particular generation of AC Milan fans, those who grew up in the early 2000s, one name stands out above any other. Andriy Shevchenko combined technical skill with a ruthlessness in front of goal that made him one of the best strikers the game has ever seen, a Ballon d'Or winner and a worthy entrant into GOAL's Hall of Fame...

Michel Platini is undoubtedly one of the greatest footballers of all time. Playmaker, assister, goal-scorer: Platini was a complete player, capable of leaving an indelible mark on world football between the late 1970s and mid-1980s. He was the perfect No.10, embodying the true essence of the shirt number both then and now.

Antonio Cassano was a promise of Italian football. He is nicknamed the “Messi before Messi”, but in his career he won only two titles. Part 17 of our Rebel United series.

Stefan Effenberg was once hailed as German football's greatest hope. Yet instead of turning his considerable ability into a glittering career, he infamously flipped the bird to supporters and was shown the exit door by the DFB during the 1994 World Cup. Clashes with teammates, an affair with a teammate's wife, drink-driving convictions and an autobiography laden with erotic photos and spelling mistakes only reinforced his rebellious reputation. This is Part 14 of our Rebel United series.

The Bosman ruling revolutionised football in 1995. It shifted the balance of power in favour of the players and drove the professionalisation of the sport. Hardly anyone remembers the player behind the ruling. Part 13 of our Rebel United series.