Lionel Messi, the Argentinian star, has been voted the best player of the 21st century by ESPN. Messi has had a hugely successful career, scoring hundreds of goals and winning numerous individual and team titles with the clubs he has played for.

Right behind Messi is Cristiano Ronaldo, his arch-rival. Ronaldo is also a great player, achieving many impressive achievements throughout his career. Both Messi and Ronaldo are recognized as two of the greatest players of all time.

Third on the list is Thierry Henry, the legend of Arsenal and France. Henry is known for his technical style, speed and superb goal-scoring ability.

In the top 10, we also see names such as Zinédine Zidane, Luka Modrić, Kylian Mbappé, Andrés Iniesta, Xavi Hernández, Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima and Ronaldinho Gaúcho. These are all players who have had a great influence on world football, contributing to creating beautiful and memorable matches.

In addition, the list also includes many other players such as Kevin De Bruyne, Toni Kroos, Sergio Ramos, Carles Puyol, Karim Benzema, Robert Lewandowski and many other big names. These are all names that deserve to be recognized as the best players of the 21st century.

In conclusion, this list shows the diversity and high quality of world football in recent times. These players have left an indelible mark on the hearts of football fans around the world.