FIFA World Cup: Top 5 players who played the most number of matches

Maradona lifting the 86 World Cup
Maradona lifting the 86 World Cup

#4 Uwe Seeler

Uwe Seeler Beruf
Uwe Seeler Beruf

Level with Maradona on the number of World Cup appearances, Uwe Seeler has played 21 games, in the history of the tournament, across 4 editions, in 58,62,66 and 70. The German striker, during his four appearances in four different World Cups, did not lift the trophy but did finish runner-up to England in 1966 and in third place in '70, after bowing out to Italy in the semifinal.

Despite not winning the World Cup, Uwe Seeler had an exemplary goalscoring record and is still considered one of the country's finest strikers. The German's record at the competition stands at 13 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses.

The German forward was a potent goal threat and notched 9 goals across his four appearances in different tournaments. However, Seeler is fourth on the list of players with the most World Cup experience.

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