Geoff Hurst's 50 Greatest Footballers of All Time

by Geoff Hurst

Sir Geoff Hurst, MBE, was knighted in 1998 for his contributions to soccer, including his World Cup winning hat-trick for England against West Germany at Wembley in 1966. He enjoyed a season with the Seattle Sounders in the twilight of his career. In this brilliant new book, Sir Geoff risks controversy as he narrows down soccer's greats—from Maradona to Messi; Beckenbauer to Beckham; Pelé to Klinnsman—to a select fifty. Bringing many firsthand tales of former teammates and rivals, he gives his take on history's greatest players.

Genres: Football

224 pages, Hardcover

First published November 6, 2014

Reviews

[Ivan Karamazov · Rating 3 out of 5]

Geoff Hurst was a great footballer himself, well, made himself famous during World Cup '66 by becoming the first ever to score a hat-trick in a final match. Therefore, who am I to dispute his selection of 50 greatest footballers of all time? It's a resourceful and entertaining read, for football fans, of course.

[Jonny Brick · Rating 4 out of 5]

An expert view of other footballers and a perfect introduction for a beginner or a casual fan.