Beckham is the best of all time.
Currently De bruyne and Trent are very good at crossing.
Currently De bruyne and Trent are very good at crossing.
Best Crossers of All-Time
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I’m sure a lot of people will say Beckham, Figo etc
So I’m going to throw out Joaquin.
So I’m going to throw out Joaquin.
Beckham is THE best crosser ever who is in the league of his own. Other players were good but no one has come close to him, IMO.
And I've always like G.Neville going forward because he also was very good at crossing the ball into the box.
Valencia was good in first two seasons but then he forgot to cross overnight.
From other players I like Baines, his set pieces and crossing from open play were also very good (and still are to some extent).
And I've always like G.Neville going forward because he also was very good at crossing the ball into the box.
Valencia was good in first two seasons but then he forgot to cross overnight.
From other players I like Baines, his set pieces and crossing from open play were also very good (and still are to some extent).
David Moyes holds the record of 81 fruitless crosses in 1 game. Surely he get a mention 
Smooth and accurate cross = Becks.
Beckham.
Everyone else.
PS: Special mention for those first time crosses Carrick used to make when the wide right player (usually Valencia) would lay it back for him.
Everyone else.
PS: Special mention for those first time crosses Carrick used to make when the wide right player (usually Valencia) would lay it back for him.
Ashley Young was good also it's beyond my understanding how crappy his crosses became in more recent years?!
I remember for a period of time Steve Guppy was putting in some absolutely sensational crosses! So much so he got an England call up and was heralded, by Kevin Keegan, as the left footed Beckham! Sadly, he turned out to be a one cap wonder!
Don't know if it's just me remembering with rose tinted glasses but Steve Coppell was always a great crosser of the ball.
Every time he got the ball on the wing it was almost a certainty that a good cross was coming in.
Every time he got the ball on the wing it was almost a certainty that a good cross was coming in.
Good call
Best of all time: Backham
Worst of all time: Bebe
Worst of all time: Bebe
Alonso, Shearer, Gerrard, Trent Alexander Arnold, KDB, Dinho, Zidane all with honorable mentions with Becks as the unattainable standard.
True, forgot about him.
Good call. He is seriously underrated in that aspect of the game. He has a lot of variety and his two footedness is a big advantage.
I agree, from a delivery perspective Becks, Maradona and..... Wait for it... Glen Hoddle!!! Could all hit a ten pence piece from 40 yards. Unfortunately ‘Diamond Nights’ drops Hoddle down a peg or two.
I reckon Glenn Hoodle’s boots were a fair bit tastier, all be it not from the wing!
Stevie Coppell wasn’t too bad if I remember correctly
Yes actually I do agree with Diego and Hoddle was an excellent passer.
Hey I don’t thing Diamond Lights is all that bad compared to some other football related songs
In terms of other names in no particular order:
left side:
Mihailovic
Brehme
Kolarov
Giggs
Di Maria
Dzajic
R.Rodriguez
Baines
Sheedy
Recoba
Hagi
right side:
Becks
Figo
Quaresma
Kaltz
Bentley
Bale
KdB
TAA
Garrincha
Arce
Candreva
S. Larsson
Piksi Stojkovic
left side:
Mihailovic
Brehme
Kolarov
Giggs
Di Maria
Dzajic
R.Rodriguez
Baines
Sheedy
Recoba
Hagi
right side:
Becks
Figo
Quaresma
Kaltz
Bentley
Bale
KdB
TAA
Garrincha
Arce
Candreva
S. Larsson
Piksi Stojkovic
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Cristiano's crossing was underrated. Incredibly whip on it.
Beckham stands alone. The way he struck the ball was totally unique.
Surprised nobody has mentioned Cafu yet. His crossing was up there, probably the best right back of all time and certainly the best attacking fullback.
Surprised nobody has mentioned Cafu yet. His crossing was up there, probably the best right back of all time and certainly the best attacking fullback.
Kily Gonzalez from the left put in some quality balls for Valencia under Hector Cuper.
Vicente,when he was fit, was a quality deliverer of the ball as was his wing counterpart, for Spain at that time,Joaquin.
Vicente,when he was fit, was a quality deliverer of the ball as was his wing counterpart, for Spain at that time,Joaquin.
For a moment there I thought this was a : Benzema missing easy chances compilation.
Still,Ronaldo has always been a good crosser of the ball. His issue in his early days was always overplaying his dribbling,much to the frustration of Ruud.
Darren Anderton was unreal when sticking a ball in
Kieran Trippier.
Incredible! Talk about complete fotballer. Beckham obviously the best ever.
Steven Berghuis has magical left foot. He can cross with the best of 'em. Doesnt count though, it's just the Dutch league. Always looking out to promote my hero though.
Becks.
Not even a debate.
Not even a debate.
Good list
Trent-Arnold Alexander.
It's not even close and its Becks and its not even subjective since we all mostly support United.
Not sure if he's mentioned, but he should. Del Pierro!
He was a incredible crosser. Not far behind David Beckham
He was a incredible crosser. Not far behind David Beckham
Ronaldo’s crossing is probably one of the most underrated aspects of his game. Think people forget he started off as a traditional RM.
As for the thread I’d say Beckham is the clear #1 in terms of razor sharp accuracy with an efficiency never seen before.
Beckham is the best, I don't think anyone else comes close in terms of consistency. Although KDB and Trent are coming pretty good.
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Benjamin Mendy
Surprised no one mentioned Cafu and Roberto Carlos yet.
The British game was full of quality crossers in the 1980s and 1990s.
Mentioned a couple of times, but worth reiterating Dzajic - from watching him for Bastia, his crossing was sensational. A couple of those not suggested so far are Rivaldo, who had a lot of power to find gaps when he peeled out wide, and domestically the likes of Guppy and Thomson were pretty reliable.
Mentioned a couple of times, but worth reiterating Dzajic - from watching him for Bastia, his crossing was sensational. A couple of those not suggested so far are Rivaldo, who had a lot of power to find gaps when he peeled out wide, and domestically the likes of Guppy and Thomson were pretty reliable.
Good shout.
Beckham, Robert, TAA, KDB all quality.
On a different list would be Antonio Valencia who would try and take your head off. Although he did have a run of form with Rooney heading a few goals in if I remember correctly.
On a different list would be Antonio Valencia who would try and take your head off. Although he did have a run of form with Rooney heading a few goals in if I remember correctly.
@Gio what do you make of Strachan? Think he had an excellent cross on him - both on pace and accuracy.