Pele paved the way. Maradona immortalized the meaning. Messi and Neymar rule the modern-day. But there are so many more heroes that defined the cultural significance of the No. 10 in Latin America. ✨ [THREAD]
Teofilo Cubillas 🇵🇪
▪️ Era: 1970s
▪️ 340 goals in 615 games
Considered one of the greatest players in Peru’s history, leading the nation to three World Cups and a Copa America win.
Riyad Mahrez and N'Golo Kante's journeys have been incredible ✨
▪️ Born a month apart in Paris
▪️ Didn't play in the top division of a league until aged 23
▪️ Became two of history's greatest transfer bargains at Leicester City
▪️ They were key men in the 5000-1 Premier League title win
▪️ They were sold by the club for huge profits
▪️ They both carried on winning trophies for club and country