Throughout the UEFA Champions League's historic history, some of the game's finest talents have touched the pitch without ever winning the prized cup. While they won countless awards during their careers, the Champions League trophy eluded these footballing great.
Diego Maradona (Argentina):
Maradona, regarded as one of the best players of all time, never won the Champions League. However, the winners League was known as the European Cup during his time, and it was a knockout competition for the winners of the several European leagues. His time with Napoli demonstrated his enormous talent, although Napoli's closest run came in 1987-88, when they were knocked out of the European Cup semifinals by Real Madrid.
Ronaldo de Lima, second:
The Brazilian striker, also known asZlatan Ibrahimovic is ranked seventh.
The mysterious Swedish attacker has played for clubs such as Barcelona, Inter Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain. Despite his prolific goal-scoring record, he never won the Champions League. His best chance came in 2010, when Barcelona reached the semifinals before being knocked out by Inter Milan.
Michael Ballack (8):
Ballack, a talented German midfielder, has formerly played for Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich, and Chelsea. He finished second in the Champions League twice, once with Bayer Leverkusen and once with Chelsea.
Cesc Fabregas (9th):
The Spaniard was a successful midfielder who played for Arsenal, Barcelona, and Chelsea. His best chance to win the Champions League came in 2006, when Arsenal reached the final but were lost by Barcelona.
10.Finally, while these footballing heroes did not win the UEFA Champions League, their enormous talent and contributions to the sport will live on in the annals of football history. Their legacy and effect go beyond cutlery, giving them a place in the hearts of football fans all throughout the world.
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