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#3 Just Fontaine
A prolific striker during his playing days, France's Just Fontaine's sensational goalscoring prowess for club and country speaks for itself.
Fontaine spent much of his playing career with Nice and Reims. He scored 43 goals in 69 appearances for Nice, earning a move to Reims, where he scored 122 goals in 131 games. Fontaine was exceptional in France colours as well, making 21 appearances and scoring 30 goals.
Injuries, though, forced Fontaine's early retirement. After his playing days, Fontaine embarked on a coaching career, managing France, as well as clubs like Paris Saint-Germain and Toulouse. He also managed Morocco for two years.
#2 Michel Platini
Michel Platini may have become a controversial figure in recent years, but as a player, he is regarded as one of the game's finest.
An exceptional passer, an elegant playmaker and midfielder extraordinaire, Michel Platini had incredible technical ability. Highly creative and a consistent goalscorer, Platini played for Nancy, Saint-Etienne and Juventus during his playing career.
With Juventus, the France international won the Serie A twice and the European Cup once. In France colours, the three-time Ballon d'Or winner won the 1984 Euros. Platini's spell in football administration has not gone well, though.
#1 Zinedine Zidane
A world-class player and manager, Zinedine Zidane, like Platini, was renowned as an elegant playmaker who inspired many France players of the current generation.
Zidane was not the most consistent of goalscorers. But on his day, he was one of the best players in the world. Blessed with a silky touch and excellent technical skills, the Frenchman represented European giants Juventus and Real Madrid with distinction.
With France, Zidane won the FIFA World Cup in 1998 and the Euros in 2000. He also captained France to the 2006 World Cup final. As a manager, he led Real Madrid to three consecutive Champions League titles as well as two La Liga triumphs. Zidane and Real Madrid recently parted ways for the second time a few weeks ago.
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