The best football or soccer player can be disputed but here’s the facts overall this are the best 1. Pelé the Brazilian legend obviously makes the list 2. Lionel Messi this Argentinian has the record for most ballon d’or s. 2. Cristiano Ronaldo it’s not a typo these 2 players at tied for skills this Portuguese player is not doubt on the list that’s it there’s no 3 cause yea. Pelé has 0 ballon d’ors but he should have one so he is on the list.