text: In my opinion, the question has to be answered by choosing a great player per position. How can I compare a defender with a scorer, when both have totally different assignments on the field. So I will name the greatest player per position:\nGreatest Defender: Franz Beckenbauer\nGreatest Midfielder: Diego Maradona\nGreatest Foward: Edson do Nacimento (Pele)\n\nEach of these players have redefined their positions, defined their era, and won world cups for their countries.