WINGBACKS"Kaltz was famous for his right-footed crosses, which he hit with so much spin that they curved like a banana. They were affectionately called "Bananenflanken" ("banana crosses"). He often used this technique to set up hulking striker Horst Hrubesch, who often headed them into the opposing goal. Hrubesch once described their partnership when he explained one of his goals with the often quoted words "Manni banana, I head, goal"."
The greatest headerer of all time ®, Sándor Kocsis:
"Manni banana, I head, goal".
Facchetti "is remembered as one of the first truly great attacking full-backs, and one of the best ever in his position; his excellent physical and technical traits, as well as his ability with both feet, his elegance, strength, pace, stamina, distribution, and ball skills, allowed him to excel in this position, where he notably scored 10 goals in Serie A during the 1965-66 Season. He also excelled defensively, playing as a sweeper later in his career due to his ability to read the game, man-marking, positioning, anticipation and tackling."
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Two of the greatest inside-forwards, Pelé (left) and Kocsis (right) upfront. Rivera, Italy's greatest ever playmaker in the #10 role. Redondo and Keane combining to form a solid, complete midfield. Facchetti and Kaltz, two of Europe's greatest ever wingbacks down the flanks. Maier in goal, with Popescu (libero), Kohler (stopper) and Desailly (stopper) completing the defence.
Attack in numbers AND defend in numbers.
Attack outwide AND through the middle.
Great in possession AND lethal on the counter.
Win physical battle.
Win technical battle.
