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Football: who is the best player in the world – and how do you decide?

Whether it's pace, technique, goalscoring instinct or the vision to unlock a defence, opinions on the world's best footballer are always divided. Here's how you can judge the debate for yourself.

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Football: who is the best player in the world – and how do you decide?

Whether it's pace, technique, goalscoring instinct or the vision to unlock a defence, opinions on the world's best footballer are always divided. Here's how you can judge the debate for yourself.

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