Most Popular Footballers: Rise & Fall (1960 – 2026)

From Pelé to Mbappé — the most popular footballer of every month, from 1960 to 2026. Watch Messi vs Ronaldo battle for the crown, with Maradona, Cruyff, Zidane, Ronaldinho, Neymar and Haaland rising and falling on World Cups, Ballon d'Ors, transfers, goals, trophies and viral moments. Song: Architect of Reality Composer: Hayden Folker Website:   / hayden-folker   License: Creative Commons (BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Disclaimer: This video is independent and unofficial. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by FIFA, UEFA, or any club or league. Rankings and numbers are a popularity index based on publicly available information — estimates, not official statistics. No copyrighted footage is used.