Photo & map credits
Every stadium photo is a real photograph published on Wikimedia Commons under a free licence that allows reuse. Authors, licences and changes are listed below.
Allianz Arena
Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0
File:Allianz Arena, Múnich, Alemania01.JPG · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Allianz Stadium
Photo: Gabygaiffe · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:20180406-JUVENTUS-ALLIANZ-STADIUM.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Anfield
Photo: Ank kumar · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:The Kopp, Anfield Stadium (Ank Kumar, Infosys Limited) 15.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Arena do Grêmio
Photo: Cecilia Heinen · CC BY 2.0
File:Arena do Grêmio.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
BayArena
Photo: Partonez · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:BayArena, Leverkusen.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Camp Nou
Photo: Oh-Barcelona.com from Barcelona, Spain · CC BY 2.0
File:Camp Nou aerial.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
De Kuip
Photo: R.M.Jaarsma · CC BY 2.5
File:De Kuip Rotterdam The Netherlands.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Deutsche Bank Park
Photo: Vasyatka1 · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Aerial view of Commerzbank-Arena.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Emirates Stadium
Photo: Ank kumar · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Arsenal Football Club, Emirates Stadium 13.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Estadio Azteca
Photo: Aztec1989 · CC BY-SA 3.0
File:Estadio Azteca 2.JPG · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Estádio Beira-Rio
Photo: Eugenio Hansen, OFS · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Estádio Beira-Rio 4.JPG · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Estadio Centenario
Photo: Uwebart · CC BY-SA 3.0
File:Estadio Centenario (Montevideo) Tribuna Olimpica with Torre de los Homenajes.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Estádio da Luz
Photo: Alvesgaspar · CC BY-SA 3.0
File:Estadio Benfica April 2013-1.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Estádio do Dragão
Photo: Edgar Jiménez from Porto, Portugal · CC BY-SA 2.0
File:Estádio do Dragão (8468978586).jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Estádio do Morumbi
Photo: Aurelino Rodrigues Filho · CC BY 2.0
File:Morumbi Interior.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Estádio José Alvalade
Photo: jad99 from Graz, Austria · CC BY-SA 2.0
File:Estádio José Alvalade XXI (14008996445).jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Estadio Libertadores de América–Ricardo Enrique Bochini
Photo: Leandogo · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Estadio Libertadores de América - Ricardo Enrique Bochini (43738).jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes
Photo: Facundo Roca · CC BY 2.0
File:Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes 2011-06-26.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Estadio Monumental
Photo: Py4nf · CC BY 4.0
File:Aerial view of Estadio Monumental (Buenos Aires).jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos
Photo: Gobierno de Chile · CC BY 2.0
File:Estadio Nacional de Chile - vista desde Av. Grecia.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Estadio Pedro Bidegain
Photo: Nicocuervo95 · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Platea Este Nuevo Gasometro.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Estadio Presidente Perón
Photo: RDPFLAME · CC BY-SA 2.0
File:Estadio Presidente Perón - Avellaneda, Racing Club venue (2021) 4.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Etihad Stadium
Photo: Ank kumar · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Etihad Stadium, Manchester City Football Club (Ank Kumar, Infosys) 12.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
FNB Stadium
Photo: Hendrik van den Berg · CC BY 3.0
File:Toy Run Bikers with Soccercity in the background - panoramio.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Groupama Stadium
Photo: Zakarie Faibis · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Parc OL Groupama Stadium.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Japan National Stadium
Photo: RuinDig/Yuki Uchida · CC BY 4.0
File:国立競技場の外観 Exterior of the Japan National Stadium 02.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Johan Cruyff Arena
Photo: Janericloebe · CC BY 3.0
File:Amsterdam ArenA 001.JPG · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Karaiskakis Stadium
Photo: Erik Drost · CC BY 2.0
File:Karaiskakis Stadium (5986575965).jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
La Bombonera
Photo: ProtoplasmaKid · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Vista aérea del Estadio Alberto J. Armando "La Bombonera" 01.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Maracanã
Photo: Rodrigo Soldon from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · CC BY 2.0
File:Estádio do Maracanã from mountain.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Mestalla
Photo: Tot-futbol · CC BY-SA 3.0
File:Mestalla trofeu taronja 120811.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Metropolitano
Photo: JesVCB · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Wanda Metropolitano - 2017-09.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Mineirão
Photo: Rodrigo Lima/Monitoramento-Ministério do Esporte · CC BY 2.0
File:Mineirão Pampulha.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Neo Química Arena
Photo: Leonardo Lourenço/Portal da Copa · CC BY-SA 3.0
File:Arena Corinthians Pitch.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
New Balance Arena
Photo: Ago76 · CC BY-SA 3.0
File:Stadio Bergamo (2).JPG · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Nubank Parque
Photo: Leonef · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Allianz Parque - Amistoso Palmeiras x Red Bull.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Old Trafford
Photo: Steven Haslington · CC BY-SA 2.0
File:Old Trafford football stadium - geograph.org.uk - 2506804.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Olympiastadion Berlin
Photo: Tobi 87 · CC BY 3.0
File:Berliner Olympiastadion day.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Parc des Princes
Photo: Валерий Дед · CC BY 3.0
File:Paris Parc des Princes 1.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Philips Stadion
Photo: Metro Centric · CC BY 2.0
File:Philips Stadion - PSV Eindhoven, 2013.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Rajko Mitić Stadium
Photo: Mister No · CC BY 3.0
File:Marakana - panoramio (1).jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán
Photo: https://www.flickr.com/people/inkiboo/ · CC BY 2.0
File:Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Preferencia and Gol Norte-2007-04-05.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Rams Park
Photo: Sadrettin · CC BY-SA 3.0
File:Türk Telekom Arena 5.JPG · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Rose Bowl
Photo: Ted Eytan · CC BY-SA 2.0
File:2018.06.17 Over the Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA USA 0046 (42855686701).jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
San Mamés
Photo: Zarateman · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Bilbao - Nuevo San Mamés 3.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
San Siro
Photo: Ardfern · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro), Milan, May 2018 (01).jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Santiago Bernabéu
Photo: Aiman titi · CC BY-SA 3.0
File:Santiago Bernabéu Stadium 8.JPG · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Signal Iduna Park
Photo: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0
File:Dortmund - PW-Phoenixpark + Signal Iduna 02 ies.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
St James' Park
Photo: yellow book ltd · CC BY 2.0
File:St James Park Newcastle south west corner.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Stade Mohammed V
Photo: mustapha_ennaimi · CC BY 2.0
File:Wydad Casablanca vs Raja de Casablanca, November 16 2008-10.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Stade Pierre-Mauroy
Photo: Liondartois · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Lille vs PSG 2019 - Stade Pierre Mauroy.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Stade Vélodrome
Photo: Fred Romero from Paris, France · CC BY 2.0
File:Marseille - Stade Vélodrome (16418401012).jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Stadio Artemio Franchi
Photo: Sailko · CC BY 3.0
File:Firenze, stadio artemio franchi, campo da gioco, 04.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Stadio Diego Armando Maradona
Photo: Mister No · CC BY 3.0
File:Stadio San Paolo (Napoli vs Club Brugge) - panoramio (1).jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Stadio Olimpico
Photo: Alexdevil · CC BY-SA 3.0
File:Stadio Olimpico Roma.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Stamford Bridge
Photo: Richard Humphrey · CC BY-SA 2.0
File:Inside Stamford Bridge Stadium - Chelsea v Peterborough - geograph.org.uk - 5253336.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium
Photo: Sakhalinio · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium 22012017.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Photo: Hzh · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - view from High Road February 2019.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Tüpraş Stadium
Photo: Kurmanbek · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:People watching the Euro 2024 Netherlands-Türkiye match at Tüpraş Stadium in Beşiktaş 02.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Wembley Stadium
Photo: Jordan Reay · CC0
File:Wembley Stadium (49789469466).jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Footballer photos
Real photographs from Wikimedia Commons under free licences that allow reuse (CC0 / public domain / CC BY / CC BY-SA). They are used as editorial quiz clues only; no player endorses or is affiliated with Footverse.
Achraf Hakimi
Photo: Bryan Berlin · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Achraf Hakimi Morocco v Norway 7 June 2026-16.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Ada Hegerberg
Photo: Pierre-Yves Beaudouin · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:20141015 - PSG-Lyon - 0662.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Alan Shearer
Photo: Kev North · CC BY-SA 2.0
File:Alan Shearer 1998.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Alessandro Del Piero
Photo: Retouched by Blackcat · CC BY-SA 2.0
File:Alessandro Del Piero, New York NY 2015.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Alexia Putellas
Photo: Pedro J Pacheco · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Premios Goya 2026 - Alexia Putellas (cropped).jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Alfredo Di Stéfano
Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author · CC BY-SA 3.0 nl
File:Alfredo Di Stéfano 1962.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Andrea Pirlo
Photo: Chensiyuan · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:1 andrea pirlo 2014.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Andrés Iniesta
Photo: Clément Bucco-Lechat · CC BY-SA 3.0
File:Barça - Napoli - 20140806 - Andres Iniesta.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Andriy Shevchenko
Photo: Степиньш Ольга · CC BY-SA 3.0
File:Andriy Shevchenko Dynamo.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Ángel Di María
Photo: Дмитрий Садовников · CC BY-SA 3.0
File:Ángel Di María 2017.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Antoine Griezmann
Photo: Кирилл Венедиктов · CC BY-SA 3.0
File:Antoine Griezmann 2018.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Arjen Robben
Photo: Harald Bischoff · CC BY-SA 3.0
File:Arjen Robben 2649.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Bobby Charlton
Photo: The Centre for School Design · CC0
File:Bobby Charlton Portrait.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Cafu
Photo: Lula Oficial · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Cafu - 26.02.2026 - Cerimônia de apresentação das taças da Copa do Mundo de 2026.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Carles Puyol
Photo: Pedro J Pacheco · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Premios Goya 2020 - Carles Pujol.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Carlos Valderrama
Photo: Biser Todorov · CC BY 4.0
File:Carlos Valderrama 2016.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Cristiano Ronaldo
Photo: Bryan Berlin · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Cristiano Ronaldo Croatia v Portugal 2 July 2026-075 (cropped).jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
David Beckham
Photo: The Democratic Alliance · CC BY-SA 2.0
File:David Beckham 2009.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Dennis Bergkamp
Photo: Kieran Clarke · CC BY 2.0
File:Dennis Bergkamp 2014.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Didier Drogba
Photo: Y.Leclercq© · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Didier Drogba (2019) (cropped).jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Diego Maradona
Photo: Дмитрий Садовников · CC BY-SA 3.0
File:Diego Maradona 2017.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Eden Hazard
Photo: Amir Hosseini · CC BY 4.0
File:Eden Hazard at Baku before 2019 UEFA Europe League Final.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Edinson Cavani
Photo: Анна Нэсси · CC BY-SA 3.0
File:Edinson Cavani 2018 (cropped).jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Erling Haaland
Photo: Bryan Berlin · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Erling Haaland France v Norway 26 June 26-008.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Fabio Cannavaro
Photo: Original: Mech867 / Derivative work: Danyele · CC BY 4.0
File:Fabio Cannavaro - 2024 (cropped).jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Ferenc Puskás
Photo: Anefo · CC0
File:Ferenc Puskás ai.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Francesco Totti
Photo: Photojournalist Roberto Vicario · CC BY-SA 3.0
File:Francesco Totti Vicario.JPG · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Franco Baresi
Photo: Mbx · CC BY-SA 3.0
File:Franco Baresi.JPG · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Frank Lampard
Photo: Mehdi Bolourian · CC BY 4.0
File:Frank Lampard 2019.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Franz Beckenbauer
Photo: Sven Mandel · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Franz Beckenbauer - 2019102190253 2019-04-12 Radio Regenbogen Award 2019 - Sven - 1D X MK II - 0369 - AK8I9538.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Gabriel Batistuta
Photo: Florent Torchut · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Gabriel Batistuta en interview avec Florent Torchut.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Gareth Bale
Photo: Дмитрий Журавель · CC BY-SA 3.0
File:Gareth Bale 2015 (1).jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Garrincha
Photo: El Gráfico, n° 2233 · Public domain
File:Manoel Francisco dos Santos-Garrincha.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
George Best
Photo: Hans Peters for Anefo · CC0
File:George Best (1976).jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
George Weah
Photo: File:George Weah in 2019 (cropped).jpg: U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia derivative work: Boros.i · Public domain
File:George Weah in 2019 (cropped) mod-2.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Gerd Müller
Photo: Christophe95 · CC BY-SA 3.0
File:Gerd Müller 2007.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Gheorghe Hagi
Photo: Partidul Social Democrat from Romania · CC BY 2.0
File:Lansarea candidaturii Gabrielei Szabo pentru Camera Deputatilor, Voluntari - 04.05 (48) (14270956179) (cropped).jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Gianluigi Buffon
Photo: Original: Doha Stadium Plus Qatar from Doha, Qatar Derivative work: Alza08 Author: · CC BY 2.0
File:Gianluigi Buffon (31784615942) (cropped).jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Harry Kane
Photo: Bryan Berlin · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Harry Kane England v Ghana 23 June 2026-219 (cropped).jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Hidetoshi Nakata
Photo: norio nakayama · CC BY-SA 2.0
File:Hidetoshi Nakata in Okinawa (cropped).jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Hristo Stoichkov
Photo: Biser Todorov · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Stoichkov in 2016.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Hugo Sánchez
Photo: Rob Bogaerts for Anefo · CC BY-SA 3.0 nl
File:Hugo Sánchez 1988 (cropped).jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Iker Casillas
Photo: Зайцев Антон · CC BY-SA 3.0
File:Iker Casillas 2.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Johan Cruyff
Photo: Rob Mieremet / Anefo · CC0
File:Johan Cruijff (1974).jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Juan Román Riquelme
Photo: Todo Noticias · CC BY 3.0
File:Juan Román Riquelme - 2019.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Jude Bellingham
Photo: Barcex · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:25th Laureus World Sports Awards - Red Carpet - Jude Bellingham - 240422 190551-2 (cropped).jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Karim Benzema
Photo: Zack · CC BY 4.0
File:Karim Benzema Pick.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge
Photo: Harald Bischoff · CC BY-SA 3.0
File:Karl-Heinz Rummenigge 2640.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Kevin De Bruyne
Photo: Кирилл Венедиктов · CC BY-SA 3.0
File:Kevin De Bruyne 201807091.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Kylian Mbappé
Photo: Bryan Berlin · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Kylian Mbappe France v Senegal 16 June 2026-391 (cropped).jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Lamine Yamal
Photo: Bryan Berlin · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Lamine Yamal Argentina v Spain 19 July 2026-214 (cropped).jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Lev Yashin
Photo: Kroon, Ron for Anefo · CC BY-SA 3.0 nl
File:Lev Yashin.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Lionel Messi
Photo: Bryan Berlin · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Leo Messi Argentina v Egypt 7 July 2026-1.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Lothar Matthäus
Photo: Steffen Prößdorf · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:2019 Lothar Matthäus.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Luís Figo
Photo: Biser Todorov · CC BY 4.0
File:L. Figo 2017 (cropped).jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Luis Suárez
Photo: Paulblank · CC BY-SA 3.0
File:Luis-Suarez.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Luka Modrić
Photo: Bryan Berlin · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Luka Modric Croatia v Portugal 2 July 2026-055.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Manuel Neuer
Photo: Granada · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:20180602 FIFA Friendly Match Austria vs. Germany Manuel Neuer 850 0723.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Marco van Basten
Photo: NL-HaNA, ANEFO / neg. stroken, 1945-1989, 2.24.01.05, item number 934-4427 · CC0
File:Marco van Basten 1989 crop.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Mario Kempes
Photo: Bryan Berlin · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Mario Kempes Argentina v Spain 19 July 2026-036 (cropped).jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Marta
Photo: Hameltion · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:NC Courage vs Orlando Pride (Jun 2024) 073 (cropped).jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Megan Rapinoe
Photo: Lorie Shaull from St Paul, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0
File:Megan Rapinoe (48675274817) (cropped).jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Michel Platini
Photo: Anders Vindegg · CC BY-SA 2.0
File:Michel Platini 2008.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Miroslav Klose
Photo: Sven Mandel · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:2016209185719 2016-07-27 Champions for Charity - Sven - 1D X - 0149 - DV3P4742 mod.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Mohamed Salah
Photo: Bryan Berlin · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Mohamed Salah Argentina v Egypt 7 July 2026-163 (cropped).jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Neymar
Photo: Granada · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:20180610 FIFA Friendly Match Austria vs. Brazil Neymar 850 1705.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Oliver Kahn
Photo: Steffen Prößdorf · CC BY-SA 4.0
File:2022-07-30 Fußball, Männer, DFL-Supercup, RB Leipzig - FC Bayern München 1DX 3179 by Stepro.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Paolo Maldini
Photo: GOAL TV · CC BY 3.0
File:Paolo Maldini AC Milan Technical director 2018.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Park Ji-sung
Photo: Magnus D · CC BY 2.0
File:Park Ji-Sung vs Fulham 2010.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Pavel Nedvěd
Photo: Pavel Lebeda · CC BY-SA 2.0
File:Pavel Nedvěd.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Pelé
Photo: AFP/SCANPIX · Public domain
File:Pelé 1960.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Peter Schmeichel
Photo: Carlsberg · CC BY 3.0
File:Peter Schmeichel 2012-01-25 001.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Philipp Lahm
Photo: Elena Ternovaja · CC BY-SA 3.0
File:Philipp Lahm auf der Berlinale 2024, Ausschnitt.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Raúl
Photo: Doha Stadium Plus Qatar · CC BY 2.0
File:Raul Gonzalez 2012 2.jpg · resized, converted to WebP/JPEG, metadata (EXIF) removed
Riyad Mahrez
Photo: Clément Bucco-Lechat · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Robert Lewandowski
Photo: Светлана Бекетова · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Roberto Baggio
Photo: kanegen from Tokyo, Japan · CC BY 2.0
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Roberto Carlos
Photo: Web Summit · CC BY 2.0
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Rodri
Photo: Rolandhino1 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Roger Milla
Photo: Jmex60 · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Romário
Photo: Agência Senado from Brasilia, Brazil · CC BY 2.0
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Ronaldinho
Photo: Marcos Corrêa/PR · CC BY 2.0
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Ronaldo Nazário
Photo: Web Summit · CC BY 2.0
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Ruud Gullit
Photo: Rob C. Croes, Nationaal Archief, Den Haag, Rijksfotoarchief: Fotocollectie Algemeen Nederlands Fotopersbureau (ANEFO), 1945-1989 - negatiefstroken zwart/wit, nummer toegang 2.24.01.05, bestanddeelnummer 934-2143 · CC0
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Ryan Giggs
Photo: James Adams · CC BY 2.0
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Sadio Mané
Photo: Bryan Berlin · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Sam Kerr
Photo: Katie Chan · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Samuel Eto'o
Photo: BACHELOR45 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Sergio Agüero
Photo: Кирилл Венедиктов · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Sergio Ramos
Photo: Real Madrid · CC BY 3.0
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Son Heung-min
Photo: Ujishadow · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Steven Gerrard
Photo: Biser Todorov · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Thierry Henry
Photo: Web Summit · CC BY 2.0
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Toni Kroos
Photo: https://www.youtube.com/@realmadrid · CC BY 3.0
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Vinícius Júnior
Photo: Bryan Berlin · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Virgil van Dijk
Photo: Ailura · CC BY-SA 3.0 at
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Wayne Rooney
Photo: Дмитрий Голубович · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Wesley Sneijder
Photo: Kathi Rudminat · CC BY 2.0
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Xavi
Photo: Steindy (talk) 13:11, 13 July 2010 (UTC) · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Yaya Touré
Photo: Puma · CC BY 3.0
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Zico
Photo: Doha Stadium Plus · CC BY 2.0
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Zinedine Zidane
Photo: Zinedine Zidane 2008.jpg: Raphaël Labbé derivative work: Memorino · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Zlatan Ibrahimović
Photo: Colleen Sturtevant · CC BY-SA 4.0
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