As the 2010s end, it’s only apt to remember the greatest soccer players that have left an indelible mark on the decade and the world. For many fans across Russia, Spain, England, and the rest of the world, this list may seem quite predictable.

Without further ado, lifelong soccer fan Alexander Sabadash presents three of the best players from the decade.

Manuel Neuer

The German goalkeeper has been the world’s premier goalkeeper for a better part of the decade. Stepping out of the shadow of Spain’s Iker Casillas, Neuer proved his worth in both club and international competition. His reflexes and leadership, as well as one-on-one skills, are unparalleled.

Lionel Messi

Arguably the greatest soccer player of his generation, Messi has five World Player of the Year awards. He has also won quite a number of trophies for his club team, FC Barcelona. The only award that he hasn’t won is the FIFA World Cup. Be that as it may, it doesn’t tarnish his legacy, whatsoever, stresses Alexander Sabadash.

Cristiano Ronaldo

The only other soccer player that’s comparable to Lionel Messi is Cristiano Ronaldo. Portugal’s star, and today, Juventus’ scoring force, Ronaldo’s skills are astounding. With the combination of strength, speed, quickness, and an uncanny knack for scoring, Alexander Sabadash believes Ronaldo is the pinnacle of a soccer player’s training. However, like Messi, he has never won the grandest prize – the World Cup – yet.