Soccer Players With a 'C'? Quiz | Soccer

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1. I was born on 25th April, 1947 in Amsterdam. I joined Ajax Amsterdam as a schoolboy, and scored on my debut for them in 1963. I won 3 European Cups with them, then transferred to Barcelona. I was the 1971 European Footballer of the Year. Who am I?

Answer: Cruyff

He was truly the Dutch master. 3 European Footballer of the Year awards to his name, in 1971, 1973 and 1974. 3 European Cups with Ajax, in 1971, 1972 and 1973. 10 League titles, 8 with Ajax, and one each with Feyenoord and Barcelona. All in all, he scored 370 goals in 656 League games, and represented his country 48 times, with 33 goals to his credit.

2. Born in Marseilles, France in 1966, this player began his career with Auxerre. Five more French clubs later, he was on his way to England. He won League titles in England back-to-back with two different teams. Who is he?

Answer: Eric Cantona

Cantona was a troubled genius at the best of times. After playing with Auxerre, he moved onto Martiques, Marseille, Bordeaux, Montpellier and Nimes before embarking for England. Sheffield Wednesday took him as a trialist, but it was Leeds United who seized the opportunity to sign him.

In nine short months, he helped them to the League title, and was on his way to Manchester United. Cantona won the FA Premiership with United in 1993, 1994, 1996 and 1997, and the FA Cup in 1994 and 1996. 'Le King' played in 45 games for France, and scored 20 goals.

His last game in competitive football came on 11th May, 1997 at Old Trafford as United beat West Ham United 2-0.

3. This Belgian player was born on February 28, 1957. A truly gifted player who decided that the lure of playing outside of his native country didn't appeal to him. He set a record for the most Belgian caps with 96. Who is he?

Answer: Jan Ceulemans

Ceulemans only ever played for two teams throughout his career, namely Standard Liege and Club Brugge. Rumours were that he was due to sign for Italian giants AC Milan in 1981, but was persuaded otherwise by his mother! He made his international debut at the age of 20 in a 2-0 defeat by Holland on 26th March, 1977. 96 games and 23 goals later, he played his last international match in a 3-0 victory over Luxembourg on 27th February, 1991.

4. This goalkeeper was born on 27th July, 1965. At the age of 15 he was already playing for local side Sportivo Luqueno. 3 years later he was playing top flight football with Guarani Asucion. After one season, he moved to Argentinian side San Lorenzo, then the heights of Spanish football with Real Zaragoza. A move back to Argentina followed, then on to France with Racing Strasbourg. Who is he?

Answer: Jose Luis Chilavert

Chilavert was a bit of an eccentric 'keeper. Known for scoring goals as well as saving them, this Paraguayan international gained 72 caps for his country, and also scored 8 goals! Chilavert became the first goalkeeper in history to score an hat-trick when Valez beat Ferrocaril 6-1.

He was also voted the best 'keeper in the world on no less than four occasions, in 1995, 1997, 1998, and 1999.

5. This Brazilian was born on 19th June, 1970 in Sao Paulo. He began his professional career with his home town team in 1988, and has also played in Spain and Italy. He was the captain of the 2002 World Cup winning side. Who is he?

Answer: Cafu

At birth, Cafu was given the name Marcos Evangelista de Moraes. This maestro of Brazilian football has in excess of over 100 caps to his name. After leaving his home country, he moved to Real Zaragoza in 1995 for one season before returning home with Palmeiras for a season.

The 1997-98 season saw Cafu sign for Italian side AS Roma and won the Scudetto with them in the 2000-01 season. In 2003 he signed with AC Milan.

6. I was born in Ashington, England on 8th May, 1935. I played for just one club throughout my professional career between 1952-73. I was a former England international and also won the World Cup with them in 1966. I won the League title with my team in 1969. Who am I?

Answer: Jack Charlton

Charlton was a Leeds United man through and through in his playing career. Between 1952-73, he played in 692 League games for the Yorkshire club, and scored 70 goals. A solid defender, who perhaps surprisingly to some, only received 35 England caps. Other honours for Jack included the FA Cup in 1972, Footballer of the Year in 1967 and League Cup winner in 1968.

7. This player was born in Tamworth, England on 19th May, 1961. He started his career with non-League Mile Oak Rovers in 1977, before signing for Birmingham City a year later. He also played for the two Manchester clubs, and ended his career with Sunderland. Who is he?

Answer: Tony Coton

Coton made over 500 League appearances in his career as a goalkeeper between 1977-99. A true professional, and although he was a gifted 'keeper, he never gained a cap for England. During his career, he played for Birmingham, Hereford United, Watford, Manchester City, Manchester United and Sunderland.

He retired on 31st May, 1999 at the age of 38 and immediately took up a job with Manchester United as a goalkeeping coach and scout.

8. I was born in Espinho, Portugal on 2nd August, 1969. I began my professional career with FC Porto in 1990. I have also played in Italy and Spain, and was an integral part in the Portuguese national team throughout the 1990's. I played in the 2002 World Cup, even though I nearly missed it through a suspension which was later reduced. Who am I?

Answer: Fernando Couto

Couto played for Porto between 1990-94, before signing for Italian side, Parma. Two years later, he was on his way to the Nou Camp, and Barcelona, then back to Italy with Lazio in 1998. Couto failed a drugs test for Nandrolone before the 2002 World Cup, but was later reduced after he successfully appealed against it.

9. Born in Madrid, Spain on 18th December, 1969, this international first played for Celta Vigo in 1992 before moving on to Spanish giants Real Madrid, and later, Valencia. A freak accident with a bottle of aftershave kept him out of the 2002 World Cup squad. Who is he?

Answer: Santiago Canizares

Canizares played for Celta Vigo between 1992-94 before Real Madrid saw his potential and snapped him up. In 1998, he signed for Valencia. Canizares had a tendon in his foot sliced open when he dropped a bottle of aftershave on the floor, and Casillas took his place in the Spanish team for the World Cup of 2002.

10. I was born in Naples, Italy on 13th September, 1973. I started my career with my hometown team, Napoli in 1991. After leaving, I moved to Parma where I played for seven seasons. I moved to Inter Milan in 2002, and have played over 50 games for Italy. Who am I?

Answer: Fabio Cannavaro

Cannavaro played 56 games for Napoli between 1991-95. A switch to Parma came next where he won the UEFA Cup in 1999 with a 3-0 win over Olympique Marseille with goals from Hernan Crespo, Paolo Vanoli and Enrico Chiesa. After 208 League games, he signed for Inter Milan in 2002.

Source: Author silverginger

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