It was a grin that beamed "GOALS". Even disguised as a clown, the iconic gap-toothed smile of a teenage Ronaldo was enough to reveal him to the other Maastricht carnival-revellers. At 18, he was already an unmistakable star. Yet, while R9 was by no means finished, his injuries opened the door for others to stake their claim - so who is the greatest centre-forward of the 21st Century? Whittling it down to 10 contenders is no easy feat - you can have your say below.

Source: BBC March 03, 2026 12:42 UTC