Who is the greatest volleyball player and Why?
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karch karaly.  he's won a beach volleyball tournament in every decade since the 70's; he has two Olympic gold medals in indoor volleyball, and won the first men's beach olymipic gold medal.  and he's the one that all the top volleyball players in the world initially inspired to be.
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Roger Federer. Maybe the best player of all time.
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he's definitely the most skilful player in the world. the things he can do with a ball - it's an art. As for the best player in the world, he's definitely one of them.
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Puskas was the greatest.\nRemember that he was outstanding in two different decades in football (1950s and 1960s) and even in the mid 1960s in the Spanish league there was a game when he scored five goals!\nDon't forget that Puskas was playing in an era where there was a lot more physical contact e.g. two-footed tackles from behind were still legal. There is no doubt that he would still be outstanding in today's game. His technique and accuracy was something else.\nAnd it wasn't just the goals, but the way he brought others into the game that made him the greatest player ever. A great leader.\n(By the way, a lot of Pele's 1,000 goals were in exhibition matches)
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In a poll conducted a couple of years ago by FIFA, audience the world over rated Diego Maradona (Argentina) as the best player ever by giving him the maximum votes. On the other hand, critics rated Pele (Brazil) as the best.\n\nWhereas there exists some element of doubt, Pele is often considered as the best player by players and critics alike.
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The best player - Federer
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Bo Jackson is my favorite (Baseball and Football).\n\nProbably the best athlete in the last a couple of decades was Dave Winfield.  He was drafted by four teams in three pro sports: the San Diego Padres (MLB), Atlanta Hawks (NBA), Utah Stars (ABA), and Minnesota Vikings (NFL).
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For me personally, Messi. Great talent. Always turns up in the right frame of mind to play to the best of his ability, from what I have seen anyhow.
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allen iverson would be the best because he is a all around player he is good on all subjects like shooting and layups.  Or assists.  But if u like alot of shooting it would be Kobe he makes alot of winning shots but is starting to just help team mates so it would be allen iverson!\n\nALLEN IVERSON*
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Kobe...but none is of greater skill than the great Michael Jordan.
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If you can only choose four, they have to be:\n\nMichael Jordan (globalized basketball and was the most marketable athlete of all time)\n\nMuhammad Ali (the most recognized face in the world and the most important combo of athlete and persona of all time)\n\nPele (acknowledged as the greatest player from the greatest team in the most popular sport in the world)\n\nI think those 3 are heads and shoulders more important world wide than any others. I think we should leave the 4th spot open. Tiger will earn it over the next 20 years.
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The greatest sportsman who ever lived is Jackie Robinson. He was the first black man to play major league baseball, he was MVP in 1949 while leading the Brooklyn Dodgers to the World Series and he paved the way for racial diversity in baseball. Not to mention he's the only player in MLB history to have his number retired by ever single team. \nThe greatest sportswoman ever was Martina Navratilova. During her tennis career she won the women's singles title at Wimbledon a record 9 times!! Not to mention 18 grand slam titles and 40 doubles titles.
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In terms of raw skill -\n\nRonaldhino - best ball skills I believe I've ever seen, but then again...the only other people I've seen in my lifetime (i'm 26) are Ronaldo (who is conspiciously left off your little list...even Ronaldhino idolizes him) and Zindane.  But I don't think many will disagree.  He plays almost as if the defender wasn't even in front of him.  I think it's this complete disregard and dismantlement of the defense is what makes him number one.  Electrifying.  If you translated him into a baseball player, he would be Albert Pujols....or basketball - LeBron James.\n\nPele - the best of all of them in terms of all around play.  He could do anything on the pitch.  Not too much more to say about this guy.  He could do it all with the very best of them.\n\nZidane - the smoothest of them all in your list.  Amazing ball skills.  Incredible really.  Very balanced as well.  Calm demeanor.  Like a ninja, you can be paying attention to him and still lose him.  \n\nBeckenbauer - He was an innovator.  the all around skill was there as well.  Very knowledgeable about all facets of the game, which is clear since he was a pretty good manager as well.\n\nMaradona - he is last on this list, because you only called for the most skilled.  He wasn't as skilled as the others....but he was a better player than most of these guys.  His game was power, and the amazing straightline and cutting speed, especially for a guy with a short, stocky build.  He willed goals to go in.\n\nYou also should really consider Ronaldo....he can be a flake and he spaces out......but he belongs in this group.
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Defensively I have to give the nod  to a current player: Ivan Rodriguez.  But offensively Johnny Bench was the best.  For combined talents Yogi was outstanding and IRod is up there.
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Pele` without a doubt was THE BEST. Following hin very, very far one from Eusebio - George Best - Sivori: it only depends from personal opinion.
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Pele is the best and is recognized as the best\nPele the one and only\nSee\nhttp://www.ifhof.com/hof/halloffame.asp
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None other than pete sampras. he ws the best of best player in history of tennis. highest number of grandslam singles winner... My vote is for pete sampras