Top 10 Players who never won a World Cup

10. David Beckham

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9. Ferenc Puskas

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8. Eusebio

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7. Eric Cantona

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6. Paolo Maldini

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5. George Best

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4. Michael Platini

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3. Neymar Jr.

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2. Johan Cryuff

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1. Cristiano Ronaldo

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