The hard player: Radhi Jaïdi
Born on August 30, 1975 in Gabès, Tunisia, Radhi Jaïdi built his career between Tunisia and England. He spent the core of his professional life at ES Tunis: 288 appearances and 20 goals, a deep-rooted connection with the capital club. He then crossed to England, making his mark in the Championship and Premier League with spells at Bolton Wanderers (8 goals in 43 games), Birmingham City (6 goals in 86 games) and Southampton (4 goals in 58 games).
For the national team, Jaïdi was a pillar: 105 caps and 7 goals with Tunisia, a record that speaks to remarkable longevity in the service of the Eagles of Carthage.
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PlayThe medium player: Carlos Tevez
Born on February 5, 1984 in Ciudadela, Argentina, Carlos Tevez was a striker with a fierce competitive edge. He came through Boca Juniors, scoring 31 goals in 113 games on his first stint, before moving through Manchester United (34 goals in 99 games) and then shining even brighter at Manchester City with 73 goals in 148 appearances. A spell at Juventus added 50 goals in 96 matches to an already impressive European record.
Tevez rounded off his playing career back where it all began, at Boca Juniors, adding another 38 goals in 110 games. In international football, he wore Argentina’s shirt from the under-17 level, contributing 3 goals in 12 matches. After retiring, he moved into management.
The easy player: Gareth Bale
Born on July 16, 1989 in Cardiff, Gareth Bale started his career at Southampton before moving to Tottenham Hotspur, where he scored 56 goals in 203 appearances and established himself as one of the most dangerous wingers in the Premier League. At Real Madrid, he took it even further: 106 goals in 258 matches in the famous white shirt.
With the Welsh national team, Bale was the undisputed leader: 41 goals in 111 caps. He concluded his playing days in the United States at Los Angeles FC, netting 3 goals in 14 appearances before hanging up his boots.