Top 10 Most Educated Countries

#10. Ireland

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Ireland’s economy has an average annual growth rate of 7.3%, which has enabled Ireland to invest 8.79 billion Euros in education annually. With 89% of the population finishing high school and 47% of Irish citizens holding a post-secondary diploma or degree of some sort, this island nation is ready for any challenge.

 

#9. Finland

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Finnish students consistently rank in top spots on the PISA rankings, an international survey which ranks nations in reading, math, and science. With 100% national literacy, its 63% university graduation rate is the highest in the world. With free tuition for all citizens, this barrier to education has been removed. It is one of the few countries where fields of business, social sciences, and law are not the most popular among students, but instead new entrants in tertiary institutions prefer studying manufacturing, engineering, and construction.

 

#8. Australia

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Australia’s postsecondary holders constitute 39% of its total population; annual growth rate is 3.3%, GDP per capita of $40,719 and 59% college graduation rate. Its college graduation rate is the best in the Southern Hemisphere. Australia’s education standards can be said to be at their peak.

 

#7. Norway

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Norway’s percentage population with tertiary education stands at 37%, college graduation rate and GDP per capita are 41% and $56,617 respectively. The country has the world’s third-greatest expenditure on education and with 60% of all tertiary students taking bachelor’s programs, the country is headed in a positive direction in terms of education.

 

#6. United Kingdom

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37% of the British population holds postsecondary education and college graduation rate stands at 39%. It features some of the world’s best tertiary institutions like Oxford and Cambridge Universities, and unlike the “just study and get good grades” system of most countries, UK’s system is based on training its students to be human beings and not human machines.

 

#5. New Zealand

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High-quality teaching staff who are well remunerated, innovative and abundant research opportunities, innovative academic facilities, and a globalized, skill-based economy are some of the driving forces behind New Zealand’s perfect educational standards. 40% of the population holds a degree or diploma, and of post secondary entrants, 51% of students graduate.

 

#4. United States

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42% of the US population holds tertiary education. However, it has a very low college graduation rate of 31%. Development of a world-class curriculum, bringing the best university graduates into teaching, and the fact that US is the current home of technology are some of the few factors that have led to a surge in educational attainment in the country.

 

#3. Japan

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Japan’s percent of population with tertiary education is 45%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.95% and per capita GDP $33,875. Ranging from internationally recognized tertiary institutions to junior schools, the country has a very powerful educational structure. The country’s school system has risen consistently in international rankings due to their modern approach to education system, by going against the evaluation-driven, centralized model that the majority of the Western World uses.

 

#2. Israel

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The Jewish nation is known to produce some of the world’s brightest minds, especially in technology. The country has an extremely comprehensive education system, something that kept its seven research universities consistently appearing in the top 500 Universities in the world, and the country itself has frequently featured among the countries with the highest ratios of scientific papers per capita in the world.

 

#1. Canada

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51% of Canada’s population holds tertiary education, which is the second highest rate in the world and its literacy rate is unmatched at 99%. Rather than being coordinated by a central or federal education ministry, Canada’s education is run and monitored independently by the thirteen provinces and territories through a Council of Education, an approach that has worked very well to ensure that their degrees, diplomas or certificates are globally recognized as being equivalent to those obtained from the US or Commonwealth countries. Besides, the bilingual country is considered a world leader in language training.

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2014 - Top 10 Richest Pastors in the World (Nigerian Pastor Tops the List)

Bishop David Oyedepo, the General Overseer of Winners Chapel (Living Faith Church) tops the list of the ten richest pastors in the world according to a list that was recently released by Richestlifestyle.com. 
Five (5) other Nigerian pastors make the list.


Here is the top 10 richest pastors in the world as of 2014.
10) Joseph Prince – Net worth: $5 Million (Singapore)

8) Chris Okotie – Net worth: $10 Million (Nigeria)

8) Matthew Ashimolowo – Net worth: $10 Million (Nigeria)

7) T.B. Joshua – Net worth: $15 Million (Nigeria)

6) T. D. Jakes – Net worth: $18 Million (United States)

5) Billy Graham – Net worth: $25 Million (United States)
Billy Graham is a southern Baptist. He earned celebrity status when his sermons were broadcast on radio and TV stations all over the USA. He founded the Billy Graham Evangelist Association in 1950.

4) Creflo Dollar – Net worth: $27 Million (United States)
 This American televangelist, pastor is also a Word of Faith teacher. He is a founder of the non-denominational World Changers Church International. He has built a multimillion dollar ministry on the message “It is the will of God for you to prosper in every way.”

3) Benny Hinn – Net worth: $42 Million (United States)
This Israeli-American televangelist earned wealth through his ministry and evangelical program. He is well-known for his regular miracle healing crusades, which are held in large stadiums in major cities and broadcasted in the TV.

2) Chris Oyakhilome – Net worth: $50 Million (Nigeria)
Chris Oyakhilome’s church Christ Embassy has more than 40,000 members, several of whom are successful entrepreneurs and politicians. This pastor’s diversified interests include magazines, newspapers, a TV station, a record label, hotels, satellite TV and real estate.

1) David Oyedepo – Net worth: $150 Million (Nigeria)
Bishop David Oyedepo is the richest pastor in Nigeria and the world. He is the founder of the Living Faith World Outreach Ministry. Ever since he founded this ministry in 1981, it has grown to become one of Africa’s largest congregations. He hosts three services every Sunday in The Faith Tabernacle. This prosperous pastor owns private jets and homes in the US and the UK.

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World's Top Ten Richest Countries

#10. Austria

The alpine nation has a population of about 8.5 million people with a healthy per capita income of $39,711, which is about four times higher than the per capita income for the average person globally. Its robust service sector and its proximity to Germany provide a ready market for its steel, iron and agricultural products. The Capital city, Vienna is the fifth richest metropolis in Europe behind Hamburg, London, Luxembourg, and Brussels.

#9. Ireland

The Emerald Isle has a per capita income of about $39,999 with a population of about 4.8 million people. The main industries that boost its economy are textiles, mining, food production, staple products in any economy. In OECD (Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development) rankings, Ireland actually places 4th overall.

#8. Netherlands

With 16.8 million people, and a per capita GDP of $42,447, the Dutch are more than just a tulip country. Its success comes from three key sectors: mining, agriculture, and manufacturing. Many people do not know that the Netherlands is actually a kingdom of four countries: Aruba, Curaçao, the Netherlands and Sint Maarten but the Netherlands makes up 98% of the total land area in the Kingdom.

#7. Switzerland

The GDP per Swiss citizen is $46,424. Swiss banking and financial institutions keep this country and its economy afloat. It is important to note that some of the wealthiest people and companies in the world own Swiss bank accounts and therefore Switzerland has excess capital to use for investment purposes. Zurich and Geneva, Switzerland’s most well known cities, have consistently ranked among the top ten highest living standard cities in the world.

#6. The United States

While most nations on the list have small populations (relatively), it is impressive that the world’s largest economy, the United States, can maintain a per capita GDP of $47,084, considering its population of over 310 million people. Reasons behind its success include its large domestic automotive industry, technological sector that foster innovation, and a system of democracy that protects entrepreneurial and intellectual property rights.

#5. Singapore

This tiny city-state has a per capita income of $56,797, which is five times the average per capita income for an ordinary individual in the world. The basis of Singapore’s wealth is its financial services sector, a chemical export industry, and its liberal economic policies that encourage growth and innovation. Singapore has the second busiest port in the world, exporting $414 billion of goods in 2011 alone.

#4. Norway

This Nordic nation’s per capita GDP of $56,920 allows its 4.97 million people to reap the benefits of a small yet robust economy. Driven by fishing, natural resources, and major petroleum exploration, Norway is the eighth largest exporter of crude oil, 9th largest exporter of refined oil, and 3rd largest exporter of natural gas in the world.

#3. The United Arab Emirates

This Middle Eastern federation of emirates has a land area of about 32,278 sq. miles, which means it could easily fit within New York State (54,556 sq. miles). With a population of 9.2 million people, it’s a bit more populated than the state of New Jersey. A third of the $57,744 per capita economy comes from oil revenues, while the service sector and telecommunications also contribute significantly. The UAE is the second largest economy in the Arab world after Saudi Arabia.

#2. Luxembourg

A symbol of wealth, number two on the list has a per capita GDP of $89,862, which is nine times the world average. The backbone of this strong economy is its vibrant financial sector, prudent fiscal policies, and dynamic industrial and steel sectors. Banking in Luxembourg is the largest sector of its economy with an asset base of over $1.24 trillion alone.

#1. Qatar

 

 

Qatar ranks number one on the list of the top 10 richest nations because of its high GDP per capita of $91,379, which is just $8,621 shy of $100,000. Qatar has a well developed oil exploration industry where the petroleum industry accounts for 70% of its government revenue, 60% of its GDP and 85% of its export earnings. Because of its wealth and economic success, it has been chosen as the host of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the first Arab nation to ever hold this role. 

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15 Billionaires Who Were Once Dirt Poor

Wealth tends to create more wealth, but a rich background is not the only way to the top. Some of the world's wealthiest people started out dirt poor.
All from humble beginnings, these 15 people not only climbed to the top of their industries but also became some of the richest people in the world.
Although the rich do get richer, these rags-to-riches stories remind us that through determination, grit, and a bit of luck anyone can overcome their circumstances and achieve extraordinary success.

Kenny Troutt, the founder of Excel Communications, paid his way through college by selling life insurance.

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Net worth: $1.7 billion (as of Sept. 2013)
Troutt grew up with a bartender dad and paid for his own tuition at Southern Illinois University by selling life insurance. He made most of his money from phone company Excel Communications, which he founded in 1988 and took public in 1996. Two years later, Troutt merged his company with Teleglobe in a $3.5 billion deal.
He's now retired and invests heavily in racehorses.

 

Starbucks' Howard Schultz grew up in a housing complex for the poor.

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Net worth: $2 billion (as of Sept. 2013)
In an interview with British tabloid Mirror, Schultz says: "Growing up I always felt like I was living on the other side of the tracks. I knew the people on the other side had more resources, more money, happier families. And for some reason, I don’t know why or how, I wanted to climb over that fence and achieve something beyond what people were saying was possible. I may have a suit and tie on now but I know where I’m from and I know what it’s like."
Schultz ended up winning a football scholarship to the University of Northern Michigan and went to work for Xerox after graduation. Shortly after, he took over a coffee shop called Starbucks, which at the time had only 60 shops. Schultz became the company's CEO in 1987 and grew the coffee chain to more than 16,000 outlets worldwide.

Investor Ken Langone's parents worked as a plumber and cafeteria worker.

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Net worth: $2.1 billion (as of Sept. 2013)
To help pay for Langone's school at Bucknell University, he worked odd jobs and his parents mortgaged their home.
In 1968, Langone worked with Ross Perot to take Electronic Data Systems (HP) public. Just two years later, he partnered with Bernard Marcus to start Home Depot, which also went public in 1981.
 

 

 

Born into poverty, Oprah Winfrey became the first African American TV correspondent in Nashville.

Net worth: $2.9 billion (as of Sept. 2013)
Winfrey was born into a poor family in Mississippi, but this didn't stop her from winning a scholarship to Tennessee State University and becoming the first African American TV correspondent in the state at the age of 19.
In 1983, Winfrey moved to Chicago to work for an AM talk show which would later be called "The Oprah Winfrey Show."

 

 

At one time, businessman Shahid Khan washed dishes for $1.20 an hour.

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Net worth: $3.8 billion (as of Sept. 2013)
He's now one of the richest people in the world, but when Khan came to the U.S. from Pakistan, he worked as a dishwasher while attending the University of Illinois. Khan now owns Flex-N-Gate, one of the largest private companies in the U.S., the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars, and Premier League soccer club Fulham.

 

 

 

Mega-resort owner Kirk Kerkorian dropped out of school in the eighth grade to become a boxer.

Net worth: $3.9 billion (as of Sept. 2013)

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To financially help his Armenian-immigrant family, Kerkorian dropped out of school in the eighth grade and later would become a boxer called "Rifle Right Kerkorian." During World War II, Kerkorian worked for Britain's Royal Air Force. He eventually turned his interest to constructing many of Las Vegas' biggest resorts and hotels.

 

 

 

John Paul DeJoria, the man behind a hair-care empire and Patron Tequila, once lived in a foster home and his car.

Net worth: $4 billion (as of Sept. 2013)
Before the age of 10, DeJoria, a first generation American, sold Christmas cards and newspapers to help support his family. He was eventually sent to live in a foster home and even spent some time in a gang before joining the military.
With a $700 dollar loan, DeJoria created John Paul Mitchell Systems and sold the shampoo door-to-door while living in his car. He later started Patron Tequila, and now invests in other industries.

 

Forever 21 founder Do Won Chang worked as a janitor, gas station attendant, and in a coffee shop when he first moved to America.

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Net worth: $5 billion (as of Sept. 2013)
The husband-and-wife team — Do Won Chang and Jin Sook — behind Forever 21 didn't always have it so easy. After moving to America from Korea in 1981, Do Won had to work three jobs at the same time to make ends meet. They opened their first clothing store in 1984.
Forever 21 is now an international, 480-store empire that rakes in around $3 billion in sales a year.

Ralph Lauren was once a clerk at Brooks Brothers dreaming of men's ties.

Net worth: $7.7 billion (as of Sept. 2013)

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Lauren graduated high school in the Bronx, N.Y., but later dropped out of college to join the Army. It was while working as a clerk at Brooks Brothers that Lauren questioned whether men were ready for wider and brighter designs in ties. The year he decided to make his dream a reality, 1967, Lauren sold $500,000 worth of ties. He started Polo the next year.

 

 

Luxury goods mogul Francois Pinault quit high school in 1974 after being bullied for being poor.

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Net worth: $15 billion (as of March 2013)
Pinault is now the face of fashion conglomerate Kering (formerly PPR), but at one time, he had to quit high school because he was teased so harshly for being poor. As a businessman, Pinault is known for his "predator" tactic, which includes buying smaller firms for a fraction of the cost when the market crashed. He eventually started PPR, which owns high-end fashion houses including Gucci, Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen, and Yves Saint Laurent.

 

Leonardo Del Vecchio grew up in an orphanage and later worked in a factory where he lost part of his finger.

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Net worth: $15.3 billion (as of March 2013)
Del Vecchio was one of five children who was eventually sent to an orphanage because his widow mother couldn't care for him. He would later work in a factory making molds of auto parts and eyeglass frames.
At the age of 23, Del Vecchio opened his own molding shop, which expanded to become the world's largest maker of sunglasses and prescription eyeware with brands like Ray-Ban and Oakley.

Legendary trader George Soros survived the Nazi occupation of Hungary and arrived in London as an impoverished college student.

Net worth: $20 billion (as of Sept. 2013)
In his early teens, Soros posed as the godson of an employee of the Hungarian Ministry of Agriculture in order to stay safe from the Nazi occupation of Hungary. In 1947, Soros escaped the country to live with his relatives in London. He put himself through the London School of Economics working as a waiter and railway porter.
After graduating, Soros worked at a souvenir shop before getting a job as a banker in New York City. In 1992, his famous bet against the British pound made him a billion dollars.

After his father died, business magnate Li Ka-shing had to quit school to help support his family.

Net worth: $31 billion (as of March 2013)
Ka-shing fled mainland China for Hong Kong in the 1940s, but his father died when he was 15, leaving Ka-shing responsible for supporting his family. In 1950, he started his own company, Cheung Kong Industries, which manufactured plastics at first but would later expand into real estate.

 

Harold Simmons grew up in a shack with no plumbing or electricity.

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Net worth: $40 billion (as of Sept. 2013)
As one of the richest people in the world, Simmons grew up in a "shack" without plumbing or electricity. He managed to get accepted to the University of Texas where he earned a bachelor's and masters in economics.
Simmons got his first big break buying a chain of drugstores, which would later sell for $50 million. He went on to become an expert in corporate buyouts.
Simmons recently passed away at the age of 82.

Oracle's Larry Ellison dropped out of college after his adoptive mother died and held odd jobs for eight years.

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Net worth: $41 billion (as of Sept. 2013)
Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to a single mother, Ellison was raised by his aunt and uncle in Chicago. After his aunt died, Ellison dropped out of college and moved to California to work odd jobs for the next eight years. He founded software development company Oracle in 1977, which is now one of the largest technology companies in the world.

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World’s Top 10 Richest Bloggers

 1. Pete Cashmore

Blog: Mashable Topic: Social Media News, Technology
Monthly income: $560,000 – $600,000

At 25, Pete Cashmore is one of the youngest top bloggers and, at the same time one of the youngest Internet entrepreneurs. His performance is nothing less than astonishing – at 19, he founded Mashable, the hugely successful blog dedicated to social media and tech. Mashable is a top 10 Technorati blog and a go-to destination for anything related to the hottest topic in tech today – social media. Cashmore earns his income from an assortment of display ads and pay-per-click links, which together with other activities bring him almost $600,000 per month.

 

 

2. Michael Arrington

Blog: TechCrunch
Topic: Tech, Startups
Monthly Income: $500,000 – $800,000


Mike Arrington is a hugely influential figure in the tech world and is regarded as a prophet in Silicon Valley, the area where most hot startups originate. Arrington founded TechCrunch, his startup-oriented tech blog back in 2005, and turned into the premiere source for tech news. Today, TechCrunch is a network of related blogs, which together garnish an estimated $500,000 to $800,000. The network was bought by the Internet giant AOL in late 2010, but Arrington holds a tight control over TechCrunch, which has a special status inside AOL and complete editorial independence. Besides blogging, Arrington is a venture capitalist, with investment in various startups.

 

3. Mario Lavandeira, a.k.a Perez Hilton

Blog: Perez Hilton
Topic: Celebrities
Monthly Income: $200,000 – $400,000


Mario Lavandeira, better known under his pseudonym Perez Hilton, is one of the most colorful figures in our top of richest bloggers in 2011. His blog covers celebrities, from Hollywood stars to singers and athletes, offering the juiciest gossips and frequent exclusive features. Some call Perez Hilton the most hated site at Hollywood for the way it exposes some of the best kept secrets of the stars. It’s not entirely clear how much money Perez actually makes, with estimates ranging widely from $200,000 to $400,000.

 

  

4. Vitaly Friedman

Blog: Smashing Magazine
Topic: Web Design, Web Development
Monthly Income: $150,000 – $190,000


Smashing Magazine is the Net’s leading web design and web development blog, offering high-quality tutorials, tips, and other resources. The blog was founded in 2006 by Vitaly Friedman and Sven Lennartz and is based in Germany. Smashing Magazine is one of the best destinations for everything related to web development and design, and attracts millions of visitors every month. Friedman earns his money from banner advertising, from the publishing of the Smashing Book, as well as from other sources. The Smashing Network, created in 2009, brings together some of the best blogs about web publishing in one accessible place.

 

5. Timothy Sykes

Blog: Timothy Sykes
Topic: Investments, Financial
Monthly Income: $150,000 – $180,000


Timothy Sikes is a special case on our list, as he makes a lot of money from his offline business, which is penny stock investment. Sykes is one of the most successful traders in the recent years, placing on the top of various investor rankings. He specializes in penny stock investments and short selling, which brought him a lot of attention, both negative and positive. On his blog, Sykes offers investment advices, reports the evolution of his investments, and offers insightful analyses. He runs a stock investment alert and sells various products such as training DVDs. It’s estimated that his blog earns him more than $150,000 every month.

 

6. Jake Dobkin

Blog: Gothamist
Topic: Urban Lifestyle
Monthly Income: $80,000 – $110,000


Jake Dobkin is the founder of the city-centric lifestyle portal Gothamist. Initially focusing on New York, the Gothamist network extended with websites dedicated to other major metropolises, from London to Shanghai. The Gothamist covers city life, from restaurants and bars to movie premieres, sport events and the latest gossips. The hefty revenue obtained by Dobkin’s properties is explainable when you consider their public – urban, educated public, based in major cities. The Gothamist has earned a number of prestigious awards, including Forbes Favorite and Wired Rave Award.

 

 7. Collis Taeed

Blog: TutsPlus Topic: Tutorials
Monthly Income: $55,000 – $120,000


Collis Taeed made his fortune helping people master software applications, with a focus on design tools such as Adobe Photoshop. His blog, TutsPlus offers tutorials, advices, tips, and resources on the most popular software, including graphic design, music production, video editing and more. Taeed has grown TutsPlus in a tutorial empire, which comprises specialized websites, as well as freelance-oriented blogs. According to various estimates, Taeed earns revenue from banner advertising and the membership fees for his various online properties.

 

 

8. Gina Trapani

Blog: Lifehacker
Topic: Personal Improvement
Monthly Income: circa $110,000


Gina Trapani is one of the few female bloggers that reached the tops, but she did it in a spectacular way. She co-founded Lifehacker, the wildly popular personal improvement blog, which she edited until 2009. Currently part of the Gawker blog empire, together with Gizmodo and other highly visible properties, Lifehacker is one of the best sources of tips and ideas that help readers improve their lives. Gina Trapani still writes regularly on Lifehacker, but also has gigs on other websites such as Fast Company and in the prestigious Harvard Business Online.

 

9. Matt Marshall

Blog: Venture Beat
Topic: Technology, Investments
Monthly Income: $50,000 – $100,000


Matt Marshall is one of the most respected journalists on our list, having a long and prestigious career in journalism before entering the blogging world. Founded in 2006, his Venture Beat blog covers the technology world with an emphasis on resources for entrepreneurs. Venture Beat has developed in a network of specialized websites, which cover specific areas of the tech world, such as green tech or social media. Marshall serves as the Editor-in-chief of the blog, which is estimated to be making between $50,000 and $100,000 every month.

 

 

10. Ewdison Then

Blog: Slash Gear
Topics: Gadgets, Tech
Income: $60,000 – $80,000


Ewdison Then founded Slash Gear in late 2005, to offer the public the latest news on his passion – gadgets and technology. The blog is currently ranked fourth in Technorati’s technology top and has millions of monthly visits. With a combination of banner advertising, pay-per-click, and affiliation schemes, Then earns more than $60,000 every month, which allows him to close our list of richest bloggers in 2011




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Eden Hazard's 5 all-time Favourite Players

In a recent interview with Chelsea TV, Eden Hazard named his five all-time best players. Top of the is French legend, Zinedine Zidane;

1. Zinedine Zidane

2. Thierry Henry

 
3. Ronaldinho

4. Robinho

5. Juan Roman Riquelme 

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