3) Xavi Hernandez (Barcelona)
The 34-year-old has played in excess of 700 matches, scored 82 goals and made more than 180 assists for over 50 players. He is the first player in Barcelona’s history to play 150 international matches, winning Euro 2008, World Cup 2010 and Euro 2012 ahead of his retirement. The embodiment of tiki-taka style of play, Xavi is considered to be one of the greatest central midfielders of all time and among the best playmakers of his generation. See him while you still can.