EMILLIO BUTRAGUENO, El VULTURE

EMILLIO BUTRAGUENO, El Vulture
Nation : Spain
Born : July 22 1963
Position : striker
Descriptions :lethal striker with the killer instinct, always bring a stylish attacking plays with his team.


Butragueno was a mainstay on attacking style of play with Real Madrid and Spain during the 1980's. He was well capable of turning half chances into goals, mixing close skills with a razor sharp eye for finding the back of the net. He made his final international showing in 1992, played 69 matches, having scored 26 goals.

Nicknamed 'The Vulture', Butragueno was initially regarded by Real Madrid's coaches as an average prospect and was shipped off to Castilla, a feeder club for the Madrid giants. He soon proved his class and quickly moved back to become the focal point of Real's attack throughout their domination of Spanish football, especially in the late eighties. Butragueno was twice voted Europe's finest young player as he spearheaded Madrid's drive to UEFA Cup success over Videoton in the 1985 final and Cologne a year later, before a run of five consecutive League championships from 1986 to 1990 and a Spanish Cup triumph in 1989 cemented his reputation as his country's leading frontman. Playing for Spain, Butragueno made his debut against Wales in 1984, but really shot to fame during the 1986 World Cup finals when he finished second to Gary Lineker in the tournament goalscoring charts. His amazing four goals blitz in Spain's 5-0 rout of highly rated Denmark helped the side into the quarter-finals where they unluckily went out to Belgium on penalties.

GERD MULLER, Murder of Penalty Area

Nation : West Germany

Born : November 3, 1945
Height :175 cm
Position : Striker
Descriptions : hard to stopped in the penalty area, use his goalscoring instinct he could scores from narrow, despite lack of height he often beat the goalkeeper with his powerful header.

Rated as one of the greatest striker of all time, totally, during his 62 match contribution for West Germany he collected 68 goals.
Muller joined regional league outfit Bayern Munich in 1964 and helped transform them into a European force within three years. A record of 365 Bundesliga goals in addition to an average of more than one goal a game for his country speaks for itself.

Muller, nicknamed The Bomber, became the first German player to receive the European Footbler of the Year Award after scoring ten goals in the 1970 World Cup Finals. Two years later he netted twice in Germany's 3-0 European Championship Final victory over the USSR. His astounding strike rate continued throughout the following years as Bayern swept aside all opposition to win the European Cup on three consecutive occasions in the mid-seventies. His two goals in the 1974 Final and one a year later were typical of a man who continually rose to the big occasion. Never was there a better example of this than in the 1974 World Cup Final when Muller delighted the home fans with the winner against a Holland team containing stars such as Cruyff, Neeskens and Rep. Latching onto a pass from Bonhoff, he showed lightning reactions to hook the ball into the net for what proved to be his final and most important International goal.

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EMILLIO BUTRAGUENO, El VULTURE

EMILLIO BUTRAGUENO, El Vulture
Nation : Spain
Born : July 22 1963
Position : striker
Descriptions :lethal striker with the killer instinct, always bring a stylish attacking plays with his team.


Butragueno was a mainstay on attacking style of play with Real Madrid and Spain during the 1980's. He was well capable of turning half chances into goals, mixing close skills with a razor sharp eye for finding the back of the net. He made his final international showing in 1992, played 69 matches, having scored 26 goals.

Nicknamed 'The Vulture', Butragueno was initially regarded by Real Madrid's coaches as an average prospect and was shipped off to Castilla, a feeder club for the Madrid giants. He soon proved his class and quickly moved back to become the focal point of Real's attack throughout their domination of Spanish football, especially in the late eighties. Butragueno was twice voted Europe's finest young player as he spearheaded Madrid's drive to UEFA Cup success over Videoton in the 1985 final and Cologne a year later, before a run of five consecutive League championships from 1986 to 1990 and a Spanish Cup triumph in 1989 cemented his reputation as his country's leading frontman. Playing for Spain, Butragueno made his debut against Wales in 1984, but really shot to fame during the 1986 World Cup finals when he finished second to Gary Lineker in the tournament goalscoring charts. His amazing four goals blitz in Spain's 5-0 rout of highly rated Denmark helped the side into the quarter-finals where they unluckily went out to Belgium on penalties.

GERD MULLER, Murder of Penalty Area

Nation : West Germany

Born : November 3, 1945
Height :175 cm
Position : Striker
Descriptions : hard to stopped in the penalty area, use his goalscoring instinct he could scores from narrow, despite lack of height he often beat the goalkeeper with his powerful header.

Rated as one of the greatest striker of all time, totally, during his 62 match contribution for West Germany he collected 68 goals.
Muller joined regional league outfit Bayern Munich in 1964 and helped transform them into a European force within three years. A record of 365 Bundesliga goals in addition to an average of more than one goal a game for his country speaks for itself.

Muller, nicknamed The Bomber, became the first German player to receive the European Footbler of the Year Award after scoring ten goals in the 1970 World Cup Finals. Two years later he netted twice in Germany's 3-0 European Championship Final victory over the USSR. His astounding strike rate continued throughout the following years as Bayern swept aside all opposition to win the European Cup on three consecutive occasions in the mid-seventies. His two goals in the 1974 Final and one a year later were typical of a man who continually rose to the big occasion. Never was there a better example of this than in the 1974 World Cup Final when Muller delighted the home fans with the winner against a Holland team containing stars such as Cruyff, Neeskens and Rep. Latching onto a pass from Bonhoff, he showed lightning reactions to hook the ball into the net for what proved to be his final and most important International goal.

GRZEGORZ LATO, The Fortune Carry

Nation : Poland

Height :175 cm
Born : April 8, 1950
position : Striker/Midfielder/Winger
Descriptions : Has a naturally attacker instinct, useful player with multi talents and capability.

Lato was a most historical Poland football player, during his 104 apperances for Poland national football team, he has scored 46 goals. Lato made his name as an International star with an outstanding performance in the 1974 World Cup which helped his country to a surprise third place finish. He ended the tournament as top marksmen with seven goals and alongside teammates Gadocha and Kazmiercz Deyna, became known as one of the world's brightest talents.

He made his debut for Poland against Spain in 1971 before featuring in the team that won the gold medal at the Munich Olympics a year later. By 1973 he had done enough to establish himself as a regular in the senior national team, and in a career that was to go on until 1984, Lato's well documented predatory instincts were to reap a record total of forty six International goals.

He was however by no means an out and out striker. As his career wore on he tended to drop back into midfield where he continued to be equally effective. The distinctively balding Lato pulled the strings for the Polish team that qualified for the 1978 World Cup Finals and in the process, earned himself a move from his club side Stal Mielec to Lokeren of Belgium.

Four years later, despite his advancing years he was handed something of a surprise call up to the Polish squad that impressed on it's way to a 3-2 World Cup third place play-off victory over a multi-talented French side. During the finals Lato picked up his one hundredth cap in what was to be his last major International tournament. Two years later in 1984 he moved across the Alantic to end his playing career with Mexican side Atlante.

FRANCISCO GENTO, The Road Runner Show

Nation : Spain
Born : October 22, 1933
Position : Winger
Descriptions : known as the quickest winger Spain has ever had, he used his wonderful pace to damage the opponent defend line and break the defender concentration, he was the industrious player who always keep took and send the ball to the strikers tirelessly.
The dangerous strikers Alfredo Di Stefano and Ferenc Puskas scores many goals for Real Madrid, they couldn’t forget by Gento actions contribution to most supply nice crosses and assists. Gento signed to Real Madrid in 1953 after a series of exceptional performances playing for Racing Santander.


He also called El Supersonico. Having formed an increasingly effective partnership with Madrid's inside left, Jose Hector Rial, Gento helped Real sweep all before them in winning the inaugural European Cup, and subsequently made goalscoring contributions in both of the next two finals in 1957 and 1958. He and his team-mates dominated the competition in the early years and to this day Gento holds the unique record of winning six European Cup medals.

At the peak of his career, Gento has choose as a captain for both club and country, and tasted Spanish Championship success on no fewer than twelve occasions. He eventually scored 256 goals in 800 games for Real Madrid and was capped 43 times by Spain.

DANNY MCGRAIN, Guarding Scotland from the Side

Nation : Scotland
Born :Finieston, Glasgow, May 1, 1950
Position : Side back/winger/midfielder
Descriptions : strong player, excellently reading the game, has the quality tackle also became leader in his line.
Mainstay player for Celtic and Scotland during the 1970's and early 1980's. Playing for Scotland in 62 time, he was unfortunately well known for his regular injury setbacks.
A native of Glasgow, McGrain signed for reigning European champions Celtic in 1967. Alongside other young players Kenny Dalglish, Lou Macari and David Hay he made his debut for the club three years later, helping the Buoys to a League Championship and Scottish Cup double. A remarkably swift recovery from a fractured skull suffered in a game against Falkirk in 1972 enabled McGrain to earn his first international cap a year before taking part in Scotland's 1974 World Cup campaign. The Scots returned home undefeated. McGrain returned home only to be diagnosed a diabetic. Typically, he quickly bounced back only to sustain an ankle injury that kept him out of Scotland's 1978 World Cup squad and out of the international fray for a total of three seasons. He produced yet another fighting comeback in order to lead out the Scots during the 1982 World Cup finals.

After appearing in over 600 games with the Celtic, McGrain moved away from Parkhead to join Hamilton Academicals. He left the club having won seven Scottish League Championships, five Scottish Cups and two League Cups.

BRYAN ROBSON, The Three Lions Captain Marvel

Nation : England
Born :Chester Le-Street, County Durham, January 11 1957
Height :180 cm
Weight :80 kg
Position : Midfielder
Descriptions : bravery and has strong tackle, midfielder with the fighting spirit and as an inspirational leader he always keep burning the team mates desire to win.
Robson signed schoolboy terms with West Bromwich Albion in 1971 where he had to undertake a body building course in order to cope with the rigours of the professional game. He eventually took over as captain of the club after a string of commanding performances, and in 1980 was taken to Man. Utd by old Hawthorns' boss Ron Atkinson. Over the next fourteen seasons he made over 600 appearances for the Old Trafford club guiding them to three FA Cups (1983,'85,'90), the European Cup Winners Cup in 1991, and the inaugural Premier league title of 1993. Surely, he was the most complete English midfielder of his generation.

Nicknamed 'Captain Marvel', Robson's value to the England team was no less significant. Under the management of Bobby Robson he proved an versatility, covering every inch of ground in his role as midfield general. He captained the side during both the 1986 and 1990 World Cup campaigns, although arguably his greatest moment came during the 1982 tournament when he scored against France after only 27 seconds - a World Cup record.

Robson finally left Man. Utd in 1994 to take over as manager at Middlesbrough. In his first season in charge he led them to the first division title, but in 1997 suffered setbacks on three fronts. Defeats in both the FA Cup Final and League Cup Final and an agonizing slump in league form resulted in relegation from the Premier Division.

DIEGO ARMANDO MARADONA, The Ball Conqueror

Nation :Argentina
Born : Buenos Aires, Argentina in October 30 1960
Height :167 cm
Weight :70 kg
Position : striker/attacking midfielder
Description: although has not a big body he was strong enough, enjoy keeping the ball, wonderful dribble skill, excellent freekick taker, hard shooting power with his special left food
Growth and build the skill with Argentinos Juniors. The wonder left foot player, magical dribbling with the scoring quality also fearless freekick taker, hard and accurate although has a temperamental characters.
In the age of fifteen, made his league debut for Argentinos juniors. Within a year had gained full international recognition in a game against Hungary. Despite his apparently meteoric rise he failed to make the Argentineansquad for the 1978 World Cup, but in 1980 made a switch to Boca Juniors and subsequently appeared during Argentina's disappointing 1982 World Cup campaign.
A world record transfer of £3M to Barcelona and subsequent record £5M signing to Napoli in 1984, confirmed Maradona as the world's most sought after player. The Napoli fans absolutely loved him. His style and temperament seemed perfect for the club and for the city. In 1987, he took the team to their first ever League Championship and an Italian Cup before inspiring them to their first and only European triumph in 1989 (a UEFA Cup victory over Stuttgart) and then in 1990 to another League title.

In the World Cup 1986, unforgettable moment record, Argentina against England. Maradona's make magnificent goal, run with ball and past trough many England players, all around brilliance. After that, an famous handball goal called 'Hand of God' made by, Argentina won the match.

Maradona's sublime and magical presence on the field was unfortunately compounded by his ability to attract controversy wherever he went and with whatever he did. In 1991, he failed a drugs test and was banned from the game for 15 months. Then, after a failed comeback in Spain with Seville, tested positive during US '94 to enhance his reputation as soccer's bad boy. A further 15 months ban virtually ended his effective playing days, yet he will always be remembered as unique and brilliant talent.

GUNNAR NORDAHL, The King Of Top Scorer

Nation : Sweden
Born : Hornefors, Northern Sweden October 19 1921
Height : 185 cm
Weight : 80 kg
Position : Striker
Descriptions :The greatest goal scorer collected, very sharp on the penalty area by his both of feet, as a front line who trusted by team mate to finish the attack he always be the destination of ball distribution.

He was one of the famous trio Sweden Gre-No-Li (Gren-Nordahl-Liedholm) who took Italian football by storm during the 1950's. At his most dangerous spearheading the front line, he maintained a remarkable scoring record at all levels of the game.

Nordahl got his nickname “Pompiere” based on his career before transferd to AC Milan in 1949, he was worked as a fireman. Prior to that he bagged 77 goals in 58 games for Degerfors and 93 goals in 92 games for Norrkoping the club where he collected four consecutive league titles, and brought his country to the gold medal at the 1948 Olympic Games. His striking prowess was not dimmed in the notoriously tough Italian Serie A.
Indeed he successfully linked up with fellow Swedes Gunnar Gren and Nils Liedholm at Milan and later continued his terrific form at Roma. Nordahl finished as the league's top scorer no fewer than five times, scoring 225 times at the rate of almost one goal per game for the two clubs. He eventually returned home in 1957 to serve as player-manager of Karlstad.

Nordahl appeared in two World Cup campaigns, unfortunately he missed out on Sweden's 1958 World Cup Final date against Brazil. Only played 33 international appereances, amazingly he could scored 44 goals by that time, undoubt he became the greatest Swedish goalscorer of all time.