By Mark Thomas Walters
Undoubtedly the most popular sport in the world, soccer is enjoyed by millions across the globe. Arguably the most passionate fans are found in Spain, cheering on soccer gladiators who battle it out weekly in La Liga (which is Spanish for 'The League') arenas throughout the country.
There are plenty of soccer superstars playing in Spain's top division, and it is with good reason that it is regarded as the number one domestic league in the whole world. Below are the players who are widely regarded as being the best in Spain...
Messi : At the forefront of Barcelona's unique treble winning team of 2008-09, Argentinean Lionel Messi continually dazzles Europe with his creativity and flair. He can run, pass, dribble and shoot with such quality that he often has two opposition players marking him for the entire match. Still only 22, he is FIFA's current "World Player of the Year" and he well on the way to acquiring the legendary status of all time great Pele and Maradona.
Kaka : Brazilian midfield maestro Kaka, is a playmaker of the highest calibre. Able to make pinpoint passes across the entire length of the field, or dribble past several players in a row, Kaka was the darling of AC Milan and led them to "Champions League" glory in 2007. Now one of the jewels in Real Madrid's crown, he aims to bring the La Liga title back to the Bernabau (where Real Madrid play their home games) after a few years absence.
Cristiano Ronaldo : Blistering pace and explosive power are the qualities that first alerted veteran manager Alex Ferguson to Cristiano Ronaldo's outstanding talent. He started his soccer career as a winger, but soccer genius Ferguson soon realized that Ronaldo was more suited to being playing in a central role. Ferguson's decision was shown to be correct when Ronaldo netted over 40 premier league goals in his last season in the English Premier League. Now sporting the colors of Real Madrid, Ronaldo is hoping to make as big an impact for el Madrid as he did in the famous red shirt of Man Utd.
David Villa : Playing for one of La Liga's less glamorous teams, Valencia, David Villa Sanchez (to give him his full name) boasts an absolutely outstanding goals to games ratio. He was the winner of the "Golden Boot" for Spain at Euro 2008 (which means that he scored more goals at the tournament than anyone else) and is closing in on Spain's all time international scorers record. Villa has consistently attracts attention from Europe's top clubs, who are all eager to land this prolific striker's elusive signature.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic : Towering striker Ibrahimovic began his career at little known Malmo FF in Sweden, however, it did not take long for his goal scoring exploits to see him earn successive transfers to Ajax, Juventus and Inter Milan. Now gracing the Nou Camp in Barcelona's colors, Ibrahimovic is expected to continue the goal scoring run which has made him one of the most feared strikers in the world.
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