was one of the most skilful players the has seen, particularly in his younger days at West Ham and . While injuries eventually got the better of the ex-England international, he can no doubt spot a fellow player with silky ability on the ball. The three-time English top-flight champion is a highly respected figure in football and has now turned his attention to the world of punditry.
Often appearing on TNT Sports' coverage of Premier League and clashes, Cole gives his thoughts and feelings on all things football-related. That was no different when the 42-year-old spoke exclusively to GIVEMESPORT. He was tasked with ranking some of the most skilful footballers the game has ever seen.
Due to his own technical abilities, the answers he gave were intriguing. Just missing out on a place in the top five was Brazilian icon Neymar. will be a popular choice among football fans who were lucky enough to see the dazzling dribbling ability of the Brazilian.
The South American nation has produced a long line of supremely talented football players, but the and AC Milan hero is widely regarded as the most silky with the ball at his feet. Ronaldinho not only made the sport look effortless, but he also made many understand the true meaning behind the 'beautiful game'. The mercurial talent scored some outrageous goals in his career, none more so than his sensational strike against Chelsea in the Champions League, where he confused the opposing defenders with simple body feints before firing int.