:.Mike Leo .: ~ Father of Miracle ~

There are countless lists regarding the best footballers in the world, so to be a little different, I thought I would compile a list of the top ten left footed footballers, a dying breed in football. The list is of current players, so don’t expect any from the 1930’s to pop up that you would never have heard of!

Number 10 – Petr Cech
The Czech goalkeeper, currently keeping goal for Chelsea is one of the greatest keepers in the world. The fact he is left footed may well have bypassed many of you, as we quite rarely take any notice of which foot the keeper is using. But, just so you know, he’s a lefty.

Number 9 – Patrice Evra
One of many gifted French full backs, Evra is the cream of the crop. He doesnt score many goals, but he is part of a back five which helped Manchester United win the league and champions league double last season.

Number 8 – Adriano
Adriano has made the list based more on his past than his current status in football. He was a fantastic player ans scored some abosolute belters with his left food. Having overcome a drug addiction and a fondness for women, Adriano is back in the Inter Milan side, working hard under Jose Mourinho.

Number 7 - Ryan Giggs
He may not be the player he once was, but you cant have a top ten list of left footed players and not have Giggsy in it. He has won more trophies than I have had hot dinners. And he is the most humble footballer there is. Its just a shame he didnt ever put his left foot to use for England!

Number 6 – Ashley Cole
Having undergone a tricky couple of years in his career having moved from Arsenal to Chelsea, he finally seems to be showing us all what he can do. In his Arsenal prime, there was no doubt that Ashley Cole was the best left back in world football.

Number 5 – Iker Casillas
The second goalkeeper in the list, Casillas has kept goal for Real Madrid for almost a decade, and the Spanish number one is up there with Buffon as the greatest keeper in the world. I had no idea he was left-footed until I did my research for this list.

Number 4 – Raul
Only in the past week Raul’s record of scoring the most champions league goals of all time was equalled by Pippo Inzaghi. Still playing first team for Real Madrid, the Spanish hero has been a pivotol member of the left footed club for years now.

Number 3 - Esteban Cambiasso
Why on earth did Real Madrid let him go. The Argentine defensive midfielder has blossomed since his move to Inter Milan and under Mourinho he has shown his class. A rare sight to see a left footed center midfielder, but Cambiasso is a unique player, combining intelligence and strength to help him become one of the worlds greatest midfielders.

Number 2 - David Silva
There is no suprise in why Manchester United offered over 20million for the Valencia star over the summer. Silva was immense in Spains glory at the european championships, and is currently the best left sided player in the world.

Number 1 – Lionel Messi
Not only is Messi the best left footed player in the world, he is the best footballer in the world full stop. The little argentine can use both of his feet, but his preferred foot is definately his left. He plays on the right side, and uses his left foot to good effect as he cuts inwards and dazzles the opposition defence.