Top 10 forwards of all time

#9 Ferenc Puskas

Blessed with a thunderous left foot and superb finishing skills, Ferenc Puskas is easily one of the greatest players to ever play the game. He was the lynchpin of the all-conquering “Magical Magyars” and led the Hungary team to unprecedented success which included a second place finish in the 1954 World Cup.

Puskas first created a name for himself in his hometown club of Budapest Honaved where he spent 12 long years. During the second half of his career, Puskas formed a deadly combination with the great Alfredo Di Stefano during his stint at Real Madrid as the duo tore up defences and guided Los Blancos to five straight league titles and three European Cups.

The legendary Hungarian striker was La Liga’s top scorer for 4 seasons in a row. His phenomenal goal scoring prowess can be seen from the fact that he scored an astonishing 616 goals in 620 appearances for his club sides. He is also Hungary's record scorer having scored 84 times in 85 appearances.

Puskas' impact on the game can perhaps be best summed up by Alfredo Di Stefano's quotes after the Hungarian's death in 2006.

“The man was a supertalent. I have lost a friend and quality player. That’s how Puskas was as a person and a football player. He was one of the greatest players of all time but life, my friend, when you least expect, it comes to an end.”

If you have some time, sit back and watch the genius of Ferenc Puskas. You will not regret it.