Arguably one of the most important positions on the football pitch, the number eight role is for a player who can create goals, and from time-to-time, pop up on the score sheet. Today the Fan Park crew lists six world-class football players who’ve donned the role and left a legacy in their team’s midfield.
Paul Scholes
Clubs: Manchester United
Club Appearances: 696
Club Assists: 48
Club Goals: 146
Frank Lampard
Clubs: West Ham, Chelsea, Manchester City
Club Appearances: 807
Club Assists: 176
Club Goals: 239
Steven Gerrard
Clubs: Liverpool
Club Appearances: 679
Club Assists: 100
Club Goals: 177
Xavi Hernandez
Clubs: Barcelona
Club Appearances: 702
Club Assists: 157
Club Goals: 81
Andrea Pirlo
Clubs: Inter Milan, AC Milan, Juventus, Brescia, Reggina
Club Appearances: 656
Club Assists: 74
Club Goals: 69
Andres Iniesta
Clubs: Barcelona
Club Appearances: 526
Club Assists: 121
Club Goals: 52
Who do you think has played the number eight role best? Let us know in the comments section below.
