The number 11 shirt has seen some legendary players across soccer history. These players have left an indelible mark on the pitch with their flair, creativity, and game-changing abilities. Number 11 is one of the holy trinity of attacks alongside numbers 9 and 10.
Coming up, weโll take a journey through the careers of iconic Number 11s. From mesmerizing wingers to clinical strikers, weโll explore the impact they had on their clubs and national teams.
Some of the players included in the list are:
- Ryan Giggs
- Gareth Bale
- Neymar Jr.
- Mohamed Salah
and a lot more!
Criteria for Selection in this List
To be considered for inclusion in our list, a player must meet specific criteria that reflect their exceptional contributions to the game while donning the number 11 jersey.
- Consistent level of excellence
- Influence on Position
- Association with Game-Changing Moments
- Legacy and Recognition
- Contribution to Team Success
- Recognition by Peers and Experts
- Cultural Impact
Despite thorough research, we might miss a few important number 11 soccer players. Let us know if we have missed any of your favourites in the comments.
The Best Soccer Players to Wear Number 11
1. Gareth Bale
Gareth Bale wore the number 11 shirt for:
- Tottenham Hotspur
- Real Madrid
- Los Angeles FC
- Wales
Gareth Bale announced himself to the soccer world in a match against Inter Milan in 2011. He has never looked back since.
His electrifying runs down the wing and precise strikes made him a fan favorite. Baleโs apex moment came in 2013 when he joined Real Madrid, becoming the worldโs most expensive player at the time.
His time in Spain was marked by iconic moments, including unforgettable goals in Champions League finals. A true legend in Welsh football, Bale continues to inspire players and fans alike with his exceptional skills and dedication to the game.
Career Statistics
| Statistic | Total |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 554 |
| Goals | 186 |
| Assists | 137 |
Honors
Individual:
- Tottenham Hotspur Young Player of the Year x 2: 2009โ10, 2010โ11
- Tottenham Hotspur Player of the Year: 2012โ13
- UEFA Team of the Year x 2: 2011, 2013
- UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season: 2015โ16
- Welsh Footballer of the Year x 6: 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
- ESM Team of the Year: 2012โ13
- The Football League Team of the Decade
- PFA Team of the Year x 4: 2006โ07 Championship, 2010โ11 Premier League, 2011โ12 Premier League, 2012โ13 Premier League
- PFA Playersโ Player of the Year x 2: 2010โ11, 2012โ13
- PFA Young Player of the Year: 2012โ13
- FWA Footballer of the Year: 2012โ13
- Premier League Player of the Season: 2012โ13
Tottenham Hotspur
- Football League Cup: 2007โ08
Real Madrid
- La Liga x 3: 2016โ17, 2019โ20, 2021โ22
- Copa del Rey: 2013โ14
- Supercopa de Espaรฑa: 2017
- UEFA Champions League x 5: 2013โ14, 2015โ16, 2016โ17, 2017โ18, 2021โ22
- UEFA Super Cup x 2: 2014, 2017
- FIFA Club World Cup x 3: 2014, 2017, 2018
Los Angeles FC
- MLS Cup: 2022
- Supportersโ Shield: 2022
2. Ryan Giggs
Ryan Giggs played wearing the number 11 jersey for
- Manchester United
- Wales
Ryan Giggs spent his entire career at Manchester United, and boy, did he make a mark. Known for his insane dribbling and killer crosses, Giggs was a nightmare for defenders.
He burst onto the scene in the early โ90s and never looked back. Giggs held the record for most appearances in the Premier League, a whopping 632! This would later be surpassed by Gareth Barry. He is also the most decorated player in the Premier League history with 13 League titles.
Giggsyโs elegance on the pitch and loyalty to the Red Devils has earned him a special place in football history.
Career Statistics
| Statistic | Total |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 963 |
| Goals | 168 |
| Assists | 259 |
Honors
Individual:
- PFA Young Player of the Year x 2: 1991โ92, 1992โ93
- PFA Team of the Year x 6: 1992โ93, 1997โ98, 2000โ01, 2001โ02, 2006โ07, 2008โ09
- PFA Team of the Century: 1997โ2007
- PFA Playersโ Player of the Year: 2008โ09
- BBC Sports Personality of the Year: 2009
- BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year x 2: 1996, 2009
- GQ Sportsman of the Year: 2010
- Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year: 1997โ98
- Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year x 2: 1990โ91, 1991โ92
- Manchester United Playersโ Player of the Year: 2005โ06
- Welsh Footballer of the Year x 2: 1996, 2006
- BBC Goal of the Season: 1998โ99
- UEFA Champions League top assist provider: 2006โ07
Manchester United
- Premier League x 13: 1992โ93, 1993โ94, 1995โ96, 1996โ97, 1998โ99, 1999โ2000, 2000โ01, 2002โ03, 2006โ07, 2007โ08, 2008โ09, 2010โ11, 2012โ13
- FA Cup x 4: 1993โ94, 1995โ96, 1998โ99, 2003โ04
- Football League Cup x 4: 1991โ92, 2005โ06, 2008โ09, 2009โ10
- FA Community Shield x 9: 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 2003, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2013
- UEFA Champions League x 2: 1998โ99, 2007โ08
- UEFA Super Cup: 1991
- Intercontinental Cup: 1999
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2008
3. Neymar Jr.
Neymar Jr. has worn the number 11 shirt for:
- Santos FC
- FC Barcelona
- Brazil
Known for his slick dribbles and audacious tricks, Neymarโs a showstopper on the pitch.
He started making waves at Santos FC in Brazil and quickly gained global attention. In 2013, he made a splash at Barcelona, forming a deadly trio with Messi and Suarez (jersey number 10 and 9 respectively). Neymarโs flair for the dramatic and goal-scoring prowess catapulted him to superstardom.
Embed from Getty ImagesIn 2017, he took his talents to Paris Saint-Germain, breaking transfer records. With his flashy style and goal-scoring finesse, Neymarโs become a household name in world football.
Career Statistics
| Statistic | Total |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 500 |
| Goals | 295 |
| Assists | 192 |
Honors
Individual:
- Campeonato Brasileiro Sรฉrie A Team of the Year x 3: 2010, 2011, 2012
- Chuteira de Ouro x 3: 2010, 2011, 2012
- Bola de Ouro: 2011
- Campeonato Brasileiro Sรฉrie A Best Player: 2011
- World Soccer Young Player of the Year: 2011
- Copa Libertadores Most Valuable Player: 2011
- South American Footballer of the Year x 2: 2011, 2012
- FIFA Puskรกs Award: 2011
- FIFA Confederations Cup Golden Ball: 2013
- Samba Gold x 5: 2014, 2015, 2017, 2020, 2021
- UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season x 3: 2014โ15, 2019โ20, 2020โ21
- La Liga Best World Player: 2014โ15
- UNFP Ligue 1 Player of the Year: 2017โ18
- UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year x 3: 2017โ18, 2018โ19, 2020โ21
Santos
- Copa do Brasil: 2010
- Campeonato Paulista x 3: 2010, 2011, 2012
- Copa Libertadores: 2011
- Recopa Sudamericana: 2012
Barcelona
- La Liga x 2: 2014โ15, 2015โ16
- Copa del Rey x 3: 2014โ15, 2015โ16, 2016โ17
- Supercopa de Espaรฑa: 2013
- UEFA Champions League: 2014โ15
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2015
Brazil
- FIFA Confederations Cup: 2013
4. Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah has worn the number 11 shirt for:
- AS Roma
- Liverpool FC
Mohamed Salah is known for his lightning speed and lethal finishing. Salahโs journey to stardom began in Egypt and quickly took him to Europe.
He made waves at clubs like Chelsea and Roma, but it was at Liverpool where he truly became a household name. In 2017-2018, he tore through Premier League defenses, breaking records left and right. His goal-scoring exploits also helped Liverpool secure the Champions League title in 2019.
Stick this Salah goal on repeat ๐@MoSalah | @LFC pic.twitter.com/n4Oj7evTmS
โ Premier League (@premierleague) August 4, 2022
Heโs a hero in Egypt and a global football icon. Salahโs story is a testament to talent, hard work, and a love for the beautiful game.
Career Statistics
| Statistic | Total |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 561 |
| Goals | 265 |
| Assists | 136 |
Honors
Individual:
- CAF Most Promising Talent of the Year: 2012
- UAFA Golden Boy: 2012
- Swiss Super League Player of the Year: 2013
- El Heddaf Arab Footballer of the Year: 2013, 2017, 2018
- AS Roma Player of the Season: 2015โ16
- Globe Soccer Best Arab Player of the Year: 2016
- BBC African Footballer of the Year: 2017, 2018
- African Footballer of the Year: 2017, 2018
- PFA Playersโ Player of the Year: 2017โ18, 2021โ22
- FWA Footballer of the Year: 2017โ18, 2021โ22
- Premier League Golden Boot: 2017โ18, 2018โ19 (shared), 2021โ22 (shared)
- Premier League Player of the Season: 2017โ18
- Premier League Playmaker of the Season: 2021โ22
- Premier League Goal of the Season: 2021โ22
- FIFA Puskรกs Award: 2018
- Top 100 most influential Africans by New African magazine: 2018
Liverpool
- Premier League: 2019โ20
- FA Cup: 2021โ22
- EFL Cup: 2021โ22
- FA Community Shield: 2022
- UEFA Champions League: 2018โ19
- UEFA Super Cup: 2019
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2019
5. George Best
George Best occasionally wore the number 7 jersey for:
- Manchester United
George Best was best known for his number 7 shirt, but during those days shirt numbers used to get shuffled often. The number 11 was mainly shuffled between George Best and Sir Bobby Charlton (coming up later in the list).
Best was pure magic on the field. Known for his dazzling dribbles and incredible skill, Besty lit up the pitch.
He rose to fame at Manchester United in the โ60s, becoming a pivotal player in their success. Best was crowned European Footballer of the Year in 1968.
The date 18 January marks a major milestone in Manchester United's history, because, back in 1964, thatโs when George Best, Denis Law and Bobby Charlton featured in the same starting line-up for the first time. pic.twitter.com/9NzINP7eML
โ ๐ท manutd_hqs (@manutd_hqs) January 18, 2021
Off the field, he lived a life as colorful as his game. Despite his struggles, George Bestโs legacy as one of footballโs greatest talents lives on. Heโs remembered not just for his skills, but for the joy he brought to the game and the hearts of fans worldwide.
Career Statistics
| Statistic | Total |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 406 |
| Goals | 153 |
| Assists | 5 |
Honors
Individual:
- Football League First Division top scorer: 1967โ68
- FWA Footballer of the Year: 1967โ68
- Ballon dโOr: 1968
- PFA Team of the Year Second Division: 1977
- Football League 100 Legends: 1998
- Inaugural inductee into the English Football Hall of Fame: 2002
- World Soccer The Greatest Players of the 20th century: No. 8
Manchester United
- Football League First Division x 2: 1964โ65, 1966โ67
- Charity Shield x 2: 1965, 1967
- European Cup: 1968
6. Angel Di Maria
Angel Di Maria has worn the number 11 jersey for:
- Paris Saint-Germain
- SL Benfica
- Argentina
Angel Di Maria made quite the impact at PSG in his number 11 shirt. From 2015 onwards, he brought a touch of Argentine flair to Paris Saint-Germain. Known for his pinpoint crosses and precise playmaking, Di Maria played a crucial role in PSGโs dominance in Ligue 1.
With the national squad, Di Mariaโs contributions were equally impressive. He played a vital part in Argentinaโs journey to the Copa America title in 2021 and World Cup win in 2022.
Angel Di Maria = A big-game player ๐ช#FIFAWorldCup | @AFASeleccionEN pic.twitter.com/j3IB7rNtQt
โ FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) April 20, 2023
Di Mariaโs ability to turn the game with a single touch and his knack for timely goals have earned him a place among footballโs elite.
Career Statistics
| Statistic | Total |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 724 |
| Goals | 167 |
| Assists | 255 |
Honors
Individual:
- Argentine Footballer of the Year: 2014
- FIFA FIFPro World11: 2014
- FIFA World Cup Dream Team: 2014
- IFFHS CONMEBOL team of the decade 2011โ2020
- UEFA Team of the Year: 2014
- ESM Team of the Year x 2: 2015โ16, 2019โ20
- UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season: 2013โ14
Paris Saint-Germain
- Ligue 1 x 5: 2015โ16, 2017โ18, 2018โ19, 2019โ20, 2021โ22
- Coupe de France x 5: 2015โ16, 2016โ17, 2017โ18, 2019โ20, 2020โ21
- Coupe de la Ligue x 4: 2015โ16, 2016โ17, 2017โ18, 2019โ20
- Trophรฉe des Champions x 4: 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020
Argentina
- FIFA World Cup: 2022
- Copa Amรฉrica: 2021
7. Pavel Nedved
Pavel Nedved wore the number 11 shirt for:
- Juventus FC
- Czech Republic
Pavel Nedved had a knack for making the ball dance. His time at Juventus from 2001 to 2009 was nothing short of legendary. Known for his tireless work ethic and skillful playmaking, Nedved was the heartbeat of Juventusโ midfield.
He guided Juventus to numerous titles, including a Champions League final in 2003. Nedvedโs talent didnโt stop at club level; he was an anchor in the midfield for the Czech national team too. His playing style and dedication made him a fan favorite worldwide.
Career Statistics
| Statistic | Total |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 631 |
| Goals | 144 |
| Assists | 120 |
Honors
Individual:
- Golden Ball (Czech Republic) x 6: 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2009
- Nejvฤtลกรญ ฤech (List of Greatest Czechs): 41st place
- Czech Footballer of the Year x 4: 1998, 2000, 2003, 2004
- ESM Team of the Year x 2: 2000โ01, 2002โ03
- Serie A Footballer of the Year: 2003
- UEFA Club Best Midfielder of the Year: 2002โ03
- World Soccer Awards Player of the Year: 2003
- Ballon dโOr: 2003
- UEFA Team of the Year x 3: 2003, 2004, 2005
- Golden Foot: 2004
Juventus
- Serie A x 2: 2001โ02, 2002โ03
- Supercoppa Italiana x 2: 2002, 2003
- Serie B: 2006โ07
8. Romario
Romario wore the number 11 shirt for:
- Valencia CF
- CR Flamengo
- Clube de Regatas Vasco da Gama
- Adelaide United
- Brazil
Romario was a goal-scoring machine. This guy had an uncanny ability to find the back of the net.
His time at Barcelona and PSV Eindhoven in the โ90s was pure magic. Known for his lethal finishing and lightning-quick sprints, Romario terrorized defenders.
He also left his mark on the international stage, helping Brazil secure the 1994 World Cup. Romarioโs instinctive goal-scoring prowess earned him a special place in football history.
Romarioโs legacy as one of the greatest goal scorers of all time lives on, and his name is etched in the annals of football greatness.
Career Statistics
| Statistic | Total |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 252 |
| Goals | 197 |
| Assists | 35 |
Honors
Individual:
- Vasco da Gama Player of the Year x 4: 1987, 1988, 2000, 2001
- 1988 Seoul Summer Olympics top scorer
- Dutch Leagueโs top scorer x 3: 1988โ89, 1989โ90, 1990โ91
- Dutch Footballer of the Year: 1989
- UEFA Champions League top scorer x 2: 1989โ90, 1992โ93
- Pichichi Trophy: 1993โ94
- FIFA World Cup Golden Ball: 1994
- FIFA World Player of the Year: 1994
- South American Team of the Year x 3: 1995, 2000, 2001
- FIFA Confederations Cup Golden Shoe: 1997
- Ballon dโOr: 1994 โ Le nouveau palmarรจs (the new winners)
Flamengo
- Campeonato Carioca x 2: 1996, 1999
- Copa Mercosur: 1999
Vasco da Gama
- Campeonato Brasileiro Sรฉrie A: 2000
- Campeonato Carioca x 2: 1987, 1988
- Copa Mercosur: 2000
Brazil
- FIFA World Cup: 1994
- Copa Amรฉrica x 2: 1989, 1997
- FIFA Confederations Cup: 1997
9. Sir Bobby Charlton
Sir Bobby Charlton wore the number 11 shirt for:
- Manchester United
- England
Sir Bobby Charlton spent all of his club career at Manchester United, where he became a true icon. Known for his powerful shots and incredible skill, Charlton was an integral part of Unitedโs success.
In 1966, he also played a pivotal role in Englandโs historic World Cup win. Charltonโs goals and leadership on the field made him a national hero. His career was not only marked by talent but also resilience, notably recovering from a tragic plane crash in 1958.
Embed from Getty ImagesSir Bobby Charltonโs legacy is etched in football history, and his influence on the game continues to inspire generations of players and fans alike.
Career Statistics
| Statistic | Total |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 581 |
| Goals | 198 |
| Assists | 6 |
Honors
Individual:
- FWA Footballer of the Year: 1965โ66
- FIFA World Cup Golden Ball: 1966
- FIFA World Cup All-Star Team x 2: 1966, 1970
- Ballon dโOr: 1966
- PFA Merit Award: 1974
- FWA Tribute Award: 1989
- FIFA World Cup All-Time Team: 1994
- Football League 100 Legends: 1998
- English Football Hall of Fame: 2002
- FIFA 100: 2004
- World Soccer The Greatest Players of the 20th century: 12th
Manchester United
- Football League First Division x 3: 1956โ57, 1964โ65, 1966โ67
- FA Cup: 1962โ63
- FA Charity Shield x 2: 1965, 1967
- European Cup: 1967โ68
England
- FIFA World Cup: 1966
10. Rivaldo
Rivaldo wore the number 11 jersey for:
- FC Barcelona
- AC Milan
Rivaldo had a flair for the extraordinary. His time at Barcelona in the late โ90s was like poetry in motion. Known for his dazzling dribbles and stunning free kicks, Rivaldo left defenders in awe.
He also showcased his skills with the Brazilian national team, playing a pivotal role in their 2002 World Cup victory. Rivaldoโs ability to turn a match on its head and his eye for the spectacular made him a standout player in football history.
Career Statistics
| Statistic | Total |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 536 |
| Goals | 235 |
| Assists | 92 |
Honors
Individual:
- Brazilian Football Museum Hall of Fame
- Brazilian Bola de Prata x 2: 1993, 1994
- La Liga Foreign Player of the Year: 1997โ98
- ESM Team of the Year x 2: 1998โ99, 1999โ2000
- World Soccer Player of the Year: 1999
- Ballon dโOr: 1999
- UEFA Champions League top goalscorer: 1999โ2000
Barcelona
- La Liga x 2: 1997โ98, 1998โ99
- Copa del Rey: 1997โ98
- UEFA Super Cup: 1997
Milan
- Coppa Italia: 2002โ03
- UEFA Champions League: 2002โ03
- UEFA Super Cup: 2003
11. Mesut รzil
Mesut รzil wore the number 11 for:
- SV Werder Bremen
- Arsenal FC
Mesut รzil was known for his pinpoint passes and impeccable vision. He had a gift for creating magic on the pitch.
He made a splash at Real Madrid before gracing Arsenal with his talents. His time at the Gunners was marked by moments of brilliance, earning him a special place in Arsenalโs history.
Never forget this brilliant goal from Mesut Ozil ๐ฎโ๐จ
โ ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) March 22, 2023
Class โจ
(via @Arsenal) pic.twitter.com/A03vQKls1B
Ozil also played a vital role in Germanyโs World Cup triumph in 2014. His ability to read the game and deliver killer passes made him a crucial player for both club and country.
Career Statistics
| Statistic | Total |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 645 |
| Goals | 114 |
| Assists | 222 |
Honors
Individual:
- kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season: 2008โ09
- kicker Attacking Midfielder of the Year: 2010
- Most assists in the Premier League: 2015โ16
- German Player of the Year x 5: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016
- UEFA European Championship Team of the Tournament: 2012
- UEFA Team of the Year x 2: 2012, 2013
Werder Bremen
- DFB-Pokal: 2008โ09
Arsenal
- FA Cup x 4: 2013โ14, 2014โ15, 2016โ17, 2019โ20
- FA Community Shield: 2015
12. Didier Drogba
Didier Drogba wore the number 11 jersey for:
- EA Guingamp
- Olympique Marseille
- Chelsea FC
- Galatasaray
- Montreal Impact
- Arizona United Soccer Club
- Phoenix Rising FC
- Ivory Coast
Didier Drogba was known for his strength and ability to score when it mattered most. He became a legend at Chelsea, leading them to multiple Premier League titles and the coveted Champions League trophy.
Drogbaโs impact wasnโt limited to club football; he was a hero for Ivory Coast too. His goals and leadership played a crucial role in their success on the international stage.
My best Wembley goal, which one was yours (Wembley only) ๐ @ChelseaFC https://t.co/wEtkOvJK8q
โ Didier Drogba (@didierdrogba) April 14, 2020
Drogbaโs legacy as a formidable striker and a true big-game player is etched in football history.
Career Statistics
| Statistic | Total |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 688 |
| Goals | 302 |
| Assists | 127 |
Honors
Individual:
- Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament x 3: 2006, 2008, 2012
- Africa Cup of Nations Top Scorer: 2012
- African Footballer of the Year x 2: 2006, 2009
- BBC African Footballer of the Year: 2009
- Chelsea Playersโ Player of the Year: 2007
- Chelsea Player of the Year: 2010
- ESM Team of the Year: 2006โ07
- GQ Sportsman of the Year: 2012
- Ligue 1 Player of the Year: 2003โ04
- Onze dโOr: 2004
- Premier League Hall of Fame: 2022
Chelsea
- Premier League x 4: 2004โ05, 2005โ06, 2009โ10, 2014โ15
- FA Cup x 4: 2006โ07, 2008โ09, 2009โ10, 2011โ12
- Football League Cup x 3: 2004โ05, 2006โ07, 2014โ15
- FA Community Shield x 2: 2005, 2009
- UEFA Champions League: 2011โ12
Galatasaray
- Sรผper Lig: 2012โ13
- Turkish Cup: 2013โ14
- Turkish Super Cup: 2013
13. Robin van Persie
Robin van Persie wore the jersey number 11 for:
- Arsenal FC
- Fenerbahce
Robin van Persie, donning the Arsenal number 11 jersey, was a goal-scoring maestro. This Dutchman had a lethal left foot. Known for his impeccable technique and clinical finishing, Van Persie was the focal point of Arsenalโs attack for almost a decade.
He dazzled fans with extraordinary goals and an innate footballing intelligence. Van Persieโs partnership with Cesc Fabregas was poetry in motion. In the 2011-2012 season, he took the Premier League by storm, clinching the Golden Boot.
Embed from Getty ImagesUnfortunately, Arsenal never managed to win the Premier League during his time there. He would finally win the league at Manchester United while wearing the number 20 jersey.
Career Statistics
| Statistic | Total |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 595 |
| Goals | 274 |
| Assists | 102 |
Honors
Individual:
- Dutch Football Talent of the Year: 2001โ02
- KNVB Best Young Talent Award: 2001โ02
- Most assists in the Premier League: 2008โ09
- Premier League Golden Boot x 2: 2011โ12, 2012โ13
- PFA Playersโ Player of the Year: 2011โ12
- PFA Fansโ Player of the Year: 2012
- PFA Team of the Year x 2: 2011โ12, 2012โ13
- FWA Footballer of the Year: 2011โ12
- ESM Team of the Year: 2011โ12
- Arsenal Player of the Season x 2: 2008โ09, 2011โ12
- Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year: 2012โ13
Arsenal
- FA Cup: 2004โ05
- FA Community Shield: 2004
14. Arjen Robben
Arjen Robben wore the number 11 for:
- FC Groningen
- PSV Eindhoven
- Real Madrid
- Netherlands
Arjen Robben is famous for his time at Bayern Munich, but it was at other clubs and Dutch national team where he wore the number 11 jersey. He was known for his blistering pace and deadly left foot.
2002: Arjen Robben scores his first Champions League goal โ๏ธpic.twitter.com/f234IYSFyq
โ GOAL (@goal) August 23, 2020
Heโs the man who sealed Bayernโs historic treble in 2013, scoring the winning goal in the Champions League final. Robbenโs iconic cutting inside move was near impossible to stop. His dedication and flair on the pitch made him a fan favorite worldwide.
Career Statistics
| Statistic | Total |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 614 |
| Goals | 209 |
| Assists | 165 |
Honors
Individual:
- Johan Cruyff Trophy: 2002โ03
- PFA Team of the Year: 2004โ05
- ESM Team of the Year: 2004โ05, 2009โ10, 2014โ15
- VDV Bundesliga Player of the Season: 2009โ10
- The kicker Man of the Year: 2010
- Footballer of the Year in Germany: 2010
- UEFA Team of the Year: 2011, 2014
- UEFA Champions League Team of the Season: 2013โ14
- Dutch Sportsman of the year: 2014
PSV
- Eredivisie: 2002โ03
- Johan Cruyff Shield: 2003
Real Madrid
- La Liga: 2007โ08
- Supercopa de Espaรฑa: 2008
15. Miroslav Klose
Miroslav Klose played wearing the number 11 for:
- 1.FC Kaiserslautern
- SV Werder Bremen
- SS Lazio
- Germany
Miroslav Klose was a goal-scoring phenomenon.
His time with the German national team was pure magic. Known for his clinical finishing and aerial prowess, Klose became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history.
In club football, he shone at Bayern Munich and Lazio. Kloseโs work ethic and ability to score from any position made him a true standout.
Headers, goals & somersaults ๐ฉ๐ช
โ FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) March 31, 2023
Trademark Miroslav Klose. pic.twitter.com/rIL02U7WYl
Kloseโs legacy as a goal-scoring titan is etched in football history, leaving fans with memories of his celebrated โKlose leapโ and countless crucial goals.
Career Statistics
| Statistic | Total |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 668 |
| Goals | 258 |
| Assists | 137 |
Honors
Individual
- FIFA World Cup Golden Shoe: 2006
- FIFA World Cup All-Star Team x 2: 2002, 2006
- Footballer of the Year in Germany: 2006
- Bundesliga Player of the Season: 2005โ06
- Bundesliga top goalscorer: 2005โ06
- Bundesliga top assist provider x 2: 2005โ06, 2006โ07
- VDV Bundesliga Player of the Season: 2005โ06
- kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season x 2: 2004โ05, 2005โ06
- DFB-Pokal top goalscorer: 2007โ08
Werder Bremen
- DFL-Ligapokal: 2006
Lazio
- Coppa Italia: 2012โ13
Germany
- FIFA World Cup: 2014
16. Marco Reus
Marco Reus has worn the number 11 jersey for:
- Borussia Mรถnchengladbach
- Borussia Dortmund
- Germany
Marco Reusโ time at Borussia Dortmund as a number 11 has been nothing short of spectacular.
Injuries may have tried to slow him down, but Marco always bounces back stronger. Heโs a leader on and off the pitch, guiding Dortmund to numerous victories. His dedication to the game and love for his club and country make him a true football icon.
Career Statistics
| Statistic | Total |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 590 |
| Goals | 231 |
| Assists | 154 |
Honors
Individual
- Bundesliga Team of the Season x 6: 2011โ12, 2012โ13, 2013โ14, 2014โ15, 2015โ16, 2018โ19
- kicker Bundesliga Team of the Season x 3: 2011โ12, 2013โ14, 2018โ19
- Bundesliga Player of the Season x 3: 2011โ12, 2013โ14, 2018โ19
- Bundesliga Breakthrough of the Season: 2011โ12
- Footballer of the Year in Germany x 2: 2012, 2019
- Germany national Player of the Year: 2018
- Borussia Dortmund Player of the Year: 2013โ14
- Bundesliga top assist provider: 2013โ14
- UEFA Team of the Year: 2013
- UEFA Champions League Team of the Season: 2013โ14
Borussia Dortmund
- DFB-Pokal x 2: 2016โ17, 2020โ21
- DFL-Supercup x 3: 2013, 2014, 2019
Conclusion: The Greatest Number 11 Soccer Players
There you have it, sixteen of the greatest number 11 soccer players in history.
From George Bestโs mesmerizing runs to Arjen Robbenโs deadly left foot, these players were more than just numbers on a shirt; they were artists on the pitch. Their legacy transcends statistics, living on in the memories of fans who witnessed their magic.
And as always, if you feel Iโve missed someone who had to be on the list, then do let me know down in the comments.
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