
The Greatest Soccer Teams In History

Soccer is a team sport, and it’s not the brilliance of one player that wins titles and writes history. Instead, it takes the team as a whole. Here, we look at teams who have left an indelible mark in the sport and are hallowed in the world of football.
Arsenal (2004)
Their name says it all. This squad from English Premier League regulars, Arsenal, is considered in some circles as the league’s best-ever. They managed to finish a whole season in the tournament, unbeaten, a feat only they’ve accomplished!
Although, it’s not a big surprise considering the gifted players the team had in its ranks back then. The likes of French maestro Thierry Henry and other big names like Roberto Pires and Patrick Vieira were gems for them.
Real Madrid (1955-1960)
Real Madrid’s 1955-1960 team was the best squad
Real Madrid is arguably the biggest club in the world, and their success on the pitch attests to that. It might be hard to pick out the best squad in the club’s rich history, but if you have to, it should be the late 50’s squad. Marshaled by Alfredo Di Stefano, it was the team to beat for over five years.
Within that period, they made a record win of five consecutive European Cups, equivalent to today’s Champions League. So good were the team players that they even won FIFA’s coveted Puskas Award, named after the then Real Madrid striker Ferenc Puskas. It’s given to the player with the ‘most beautiful’ goal of the year!
Barcelona (2009)
Barcelona’s 2009 team won the Treble twice
Spanish soccer giant Barcelona is not new to success. It’s the only team in Europe that has won the treble twice – in 2009/2010 and 2014/2015 seasons. Under the stewardship of coaching genius Pep Guardiola and some of the world’s best players in their prime, it was only a matter of time till they made their mark.
Their style of play was ruthlessly efficient, and teams could not match up to this squad. The jury is still out on which crew of treble winners were better, but they all agree on one thing – they definitely stepped up the game!
Brazil (1970)
Brazil is a soccer powerhouse, no doubt, as they are the record winners of the World Cup with five titles. Among their epic squads, the 1970 World Cup-winning team is quite outstanding.
In the team were football greats such as Pele, Rivelino, and Jairzinho, who played a unique football style with thrilling performances. In the tournament, they scored with reckless abandon putting in 19 goals in six matches.
In the final, which is always a tight-knit affair, the team made easy work of opponents, Italy, with Carlos Alberto’s finish ranked among the best in the competition’s history.
Spain (2007–2012)
Spain’s 2007-2012 squad was the greatest in history
This team holds the mantle in the greatest squads of soccer history. The Spaniards won three successive titles of the major competitions – the 2008 European Championship, the World Cup two years later, and another European title just two years after.
The squad was oozing with flair and with renowned players, including Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Iker Casillas, and Carles Puyol. The team’s dominance was undisputed for over half a decade as well.
Football is a team sport, and with the right leadership, resolve, and attitude, nothing is impossible. Although Croatia lost to France in the 2018 World Cup, their appearance in the final stage of the competition is a clear testament to that. Great players don’t always make great teams, but great teams make great players. Food for thought!
More in Football
-
`
How NFL Health And Medical Teams Work
NFL games are difficult to understand. A 60-minute chess match between two head coaches and their staffs is played every Sunday....
January 17, 2023 -
`
Mr. Beast Collaborates With Hans Zimmer For Latest YouTube Video
You rarely come across YouTube videos that have the same flavor, wit, and spice as Mr. Beast. Jimmy Donaldson, better known as...
January 5, 2023 -
`
Brazil Stands Strong As #1 FIFA Team Despite Argentina’s World Cup Win
Argentina won the World Cup but has still not managed to get the top position in FIFA’s ranking for this month....
December 29, 2022 -
`
A History Of FIFA World Cup Hat-tricks
The glorious list of the top-scoring players in the FIFA World Cup just got bigger as Goncalo made it to the...
December 25, 2022 -
`
Fox Is Being Sued for Making a BIG Mistake!
A new day, a new lawsuit. Sometimes in the world of law and order, you might come across some lawsuits that...
December 19, 2022 -
`
Why Should You Watch Inception Right Now
2010 was not a great year for movie addicts as there were lots of feature films that failed to entice audiences....
December 5, 2022 -
`
NFL Trades That Could’ve Changed the Game
Many legendary players were meant to play for a different team, which is why the NFL’s history has seen many trades...
November 30, 2022 -
`
NFL In Europe: Germany Hosts It’s First-Ever NFL Season Game
The city of Munich has been chosen to host the first-ever National Football League regular-season game in Germany, which will take...
November 27, 2022 -
`
LeBron James Sets Another Record!
Basketball who? LeBron James is now the king of auctioning. The legend set another record as his early 2000s upper deck...
November 25, 2022
You must be logged in to post a comment Login