In modern football where more and more physical confrontation and high positions are being emphasized, height and physical fitness are becoming a necessary condition for a professional football player. Because of his short stature, he missed professional football. After special treatment by the Barcelona medical department, Messi eventually grew to 169 cm in height. In the world of professional football, he is still a short man, but this does not prevent Messi from becoming the best player in the world.
In addition to Messi, in today’s football, short players have become fewer and fewer. The more famous ones include Naples’ Insigne, Mertens, Paris’s Verrati and others. Short players have almost disappeared in the position of goalkeeper and central defender who are more demanding in height. The Medel of Chile counts as one. Today we will talk about the famous bantams in football. The following is a detailed list (retired).
goalkeeper: Campos , 170 cm tall.
The famous Mexican goalkeeper Campos, nicknamed " flower butterfly", was widely known at the end of the last century. He has three characteristics. One is his love to wear floral clothes and his colorful jerseys have earned him the reputation of "flower butterfly". ; The second is the goalkeeper and the forward position is changed, and the forward position has been reaped repeatedly, and even won the title of the best scorer in the Mexican league; the third is the short, the height of Campos has many different versions, the shortest 168 cm, the highest is 173 cm, which is around 170 cm. Campos is best known for his performance in the 1994 World Cup and the 1998 World Cup. His club career was mainly spent in Mexico and the Major Leagues of the United States. Perhaps it was because of his height. Did not go to major European clubs to play. Campos retired in 2000.
Defenders: Carlos, Cordoba, Cannavaro , Ram.
Left back: Carlos, 168 cm tall.
If fans select the best team in the 21st century football, Carlos must be the candidate with the most votes for the left-back position. Carlos has not only won many honors on behalf of Brazil, but also the best left-back in Real Madrid's history. Although Carlos is not tall, only 168 cm, but his shooting power is strong and the ball is fast, especially his free kick, it is simply a must in football, and it is also a nightmare for many opponent goalkeepers. The 168 cm small man contains a huge body. energy of. Carlos retired in 2012 and is currently the head coach of the Real Madrid youth team. The 169 cm French defender Lizarazu is also an excellent left back.
Central defender: Cordoba, 173 cm tall.
The height of 173 cm is already a short man for professional players, not to mention the position of the central defender, which has extremely high requirements for height. However, Cordoba relies on his excellent jumping ability and strong stare. Human defensive ability has always occupied a place in the position of central defender. Since joining Inter Milan in 1999, Cordoba has quickly become Inter’s main central defender and an important member of Inter’s 2010 Triple Crown period. At that time, Inter Milan had two titles of exclusive titles, the captain was Zanetti , and the deputy was Cordoba. By the way, Cordoba is also the captain of the Colombian national team. Cordoba has been serving in the Inter Management Office since he retired in 2012.
Central defender: Cannavaro, 175 cm tall.
World Footballer has always been in the pocket of forwards and midfielders.From 1991 to 2020, there have been 16 players and 30 players in the world in 30 years, and only one defender won the prize. This person is the Italian defender Cannavaro, who is only 175 cm tall. He played for Real Madrid in 2006. During the period, he won the World Player of Football. Cannavaro has played for Inter Milan, Juventus and Real Madrid. Although he is not tall, Cannavaro has excellent defensive awareness, bounce ability, passing skills and kick frequency. He has always occupied a place in the central defender position. . Cannavaro retired in 2011 and is currently the head coach of Guangzhou in the Super League.
Right back: Ram, height 169 cm.
If at the left-back position of this lineup, Zarazu and Carlos are still favorable, but at the right-back position, I can compete with Ram. I have been looking for a long time and haven’t found one, but in fact Ram can not only play right back, but also left back, but can also play center back and midfielder. He can be described as an all-around talent in the center and backcourt. With a height of only 169 cm, Lahm can not only be famous in the high-profile German football, but also become the double captain of the German team and Bayern. With his outstanding speed and technique, he has made a sharp breakthrough on the wing. It has become one of the killers of the German team and Bayern. Ram retired in 2017.
Midfielder: Davis , Valbuena , Grand Juninho, Hasler .
Davis: 169 cm tall.
The Dutch "Wild Boar" Davis was selected into the "Football Alternative Handsome" lineup last time, and once again, with his height of 169 cm, he has entered the football Bantam lineup. Davis, who is sturdy in style, does not have the advantage on the court even though his height is not dominant.But relying on its fierce pressing, abruptly grabbed his position on the court and became the main midfielder of Juventus and the Netherlands. Davis retired in 2013.
Valbuena: height 163 cm.
Valbuena is the lowest player in this lineup. With a height of 163 cm, he is a short man even among ordinary people, not to mention among professional players. This is also destined for Valbuena players. The road will be more bumpy than others. Born in 1984, Valbuena signed his first professional contract with Marseille until 2006 when he was 22 years old, and grew up here as a French international. In 2014, Valbuena became famous in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Although he is not tall, Valbuena's low center of gravity and flexible actions provide the French team with flexible and diverse tactical changes, and has also become a famous "bantam" in football. Valbuena retired in 2019. The French midfielder Giuli, who is 164 cm tall, is also a substitute for this position.
Grand Juninho: height 165 cm.
The Brazilian elf on the football field, although he is only 165 centimeters tall, Juninho relies on his superb dribbling ability and unique creativity to become the short king on the field. During his time in Middlesbrough , he became the soul of the team and the midfield leader of the Brazilian team at that time. If it weren't for the injury to miss the 1998 World Cup in France, the World Cup champion of that year would not be known. In the Korea-Japan World Cup four years later, Juninho also made important contributions to Brazil's championship. The Grand Juninho retired in 2010.
Hassler: height 166 cm.
is hard to imagine,German football, which is generally tall and magnificent, has also emerged with many excellent short players, such as the former German football king Litbarski (168 cm tall), and after that, it is Hasler. Hassler, who is 166 cm tall, is easily overlooked on the football field without the ball, but once the football reaches his feet, with his skillful dribbling skills, fast speed and precise passing, he will soon Become the focal point on the court. There was a time when the name "Budget Tiger" was exclusively dedicated to Hassler. Hasler was an important figure in German football in the 1990s. He participated in the 90, 94, and 98 World Cups and the 92, 96, and 2000 European Cups. Hasler retired in 2004.
forward: Zola , Maradona .
Zola: 166 cm tall.
Zola, who is only 166 cm tall, is another well-known short-footed tiger in Italian football. Its position and style on the court can be regarded as the template of Naples’s main striker Insigne. Coincidentally, Zola is also Used to play in Naples. In 1996, Zola, who had never been able to play a big name in Serie A, which enjoyed the reputation of the small World Cup, moved to Chelsea. At this time, he was 30 years old. He did not expect to start the second spring of his life in England football. Zola has achieved great success at Chelsea and has therefore become one of the greatest players in Chelsea history. Zola retired from Cagliari in 2005.
Maradona: height 165 cm.
Naples is rich in short players, and it is a blessed place for short players. Not only Zola, but also three short deaths in recent years, but also because Maradona, the greatest short player in football history, also played This effect,More with its own strength to help Naples become the Serie A champion. The greatness of Maradona can completely eliminate the word "short" in the previous sentence. Maradona’s greatness and accomplishments need not be said at all. Here is a brief talk about his height, 165 cm. Maradona retired in 1997 and died in 2020. His successor to the Argentine team is also a short man. His name is Messi.
There are many bantam players in football. For the sake of lineup position balance, this article only selects the players with the shortest height and the highest football achievements in each position. On the other hand, in the 90s Some of the short football gods in the past, such as the ancient god Jimmy Johnstone, who is only 156 cm tall, the Danish superstar Alan Simonsen, who is 165 cm tall, and the German winger Litbarski, who is 165 cm tall, because they haven’t seen them personally. Playing football, so they are not included in the lineup.
Imagine, if you use this bantam team to form a team to compete in the World Cup, what kind of results do you think you can achieve?
Note: The above pictures are from the Internet.
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