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Football has become a huge commercial event, with extreme emphasis placed on superstar teams and their extravagant spending.
Loyalty in football is hard to find these days. It is hard to blame any individual for this though; in a short professional career, it makes sense to put career and money ahead of loyalty.
However, there are certain players who have managed to stick around despite the crests and troughs at their respective clubs. These players have attained legendary statuses at their clubs. They will inevitably go down as some of the greatest players to have represented the side.
We look at the 5 greatest one-club men in football right now.
#5 Mark Noble (West Ham United)
Nicknamed Mr. West Ham, Mark Noble has been one of the club's best players in modern times.
Noble is a West Ham United legend. Having made his debut for the club in 2004, the midfielder has amassed 535 appearances in all competitions for West Ham, scoring 60 goals and providing 60 assists. Noble has been through thick and thin with the club, having played in both the Championship and the Premier League.
Noble is renowned for his penalty-taking ability. The 34-year old arguably deserved to be capped by England at the senior level at some stage in his career. This is Noble's last season as a player; he admitted earlier this year that he would retire at the end of the 2021-22 season.
#4 Nacho (Real Madrid)
It is evident that Nacho will never be seen as a first-choice defender for Real Madrid. Earlier it was Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane who were ahead in the pecking order, and now it is Eder Militao and David Alaba.
Nacho has been a faithful presence for Los Blancos for some time now. A product of the Real Madrid academy, he made his debut for the club in 2011. The Spain international has made 244 appearances in all competitions for his club and has been utilised in various defensive positions.
Predominantly a centre-back, Nacho can operate in both full-back positions if needed. The 31-year old seems content with his life at Real Madrid and in recent seasons his importance has increased.
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#3 Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur)
Harry Kane seemed set to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer as Manchester City circled around the superstar.
Regarded by many as the best striker in the world, Kane is the pride of Tottenham Hotspur. The England international is a product of the club's academy and has made 352 appearances in all competitions for the club. He has scored 228 goals and provided 51 assists for Spurs.
Kane has won the Premier League Golden Boot thrice and the Premier League Playmaker of the Season once. The 28-year old was reportedly extremely interested in joining Manchester City this summer. The striker has endured a quiet start to the season after missing out on his dream move.
#2 Sergio Busquets (Barcelona)
Arguably the greatest defensive midfielder to have played the game, Sergio Busquets has enjoyed incredible success at the highest level.
Busquets is a product of Barcelona's famed La Masia academy. The Spain international has played a pivotal role for both Barcelona and his country over the years. He has won eight La Liga titles, three Champions League trophies, a World Cup and an European Championship across his storied career.
The 33-year old is not renowned for his physical play. Busquets is a highly intelligent footballer who has made his name as an excellent reader of the game. Technically gifted and highly valued by his teammates, Busquets currently captains both Barcelona and the Spanish national team.
#1 Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich)
The Raumdeuter continues to be a highly effective footballer, confusing opponents with his unorthodox style of play.
Thomas Muller is a unique footballer. He is not aesthetically pleasing to watch, but is one of the best players in world football. An incredibly versatile forward, the Germany international has made 599 appearances in all competitions for Bayern Munich. He has scored 220 goals and provided an astonishing 230 assists.
An excellent reader of space, Muller has perfected the art of being in the right place at the right time. He does not boast physicality, but Muller's technical prowess and reading of the game have helped him become one of Bayern Munich's greatest ever.
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