Smallest footballers in history including iconic FIFA star and the Welsh Pirlo
dailystar.co.ukLionel Messi is one of the many modern-day examples of players who have broken the mould and used their height to the best of their ability, with Lorenzo Insigne another forward who doesn’t tower over defenders.There is a strange joy in watching a short player race down the wing and dominate a game, and all over the world, there have been stars capable of such.So, who are some of the smallest players in the history of football? Daily Star Sport takes a look...For some reason, Joe Allen is an icon of the Premier League, and it might be due to how he could dominate a midfield despite consistently being the shortest player on the pitch.The 5ft 6in-star has played in the top flight of English football with Swansea City, Liverpool and also Stoke, who he has played for since 2016.Allen has been an important player wherever he has played, and on the international stage for Wales too, drawing immense praise from those who used to manage the 31-year-old or play alongside him.Brendan Rodgers, who coached Allen at Swansea and Liverpool, has previously labelled the playmaker the ‘Welsh Pirlo’ and ‘Welsh Xavi’.
Some praise.Not many football fans will have any idea who Elton is, unless, of course, they played FIFA over seven years ago - namely FIFA 14.The Brazilian was one of the most talked-about stars of the game due to how he is Brazilian and was also able to do every skill on the game – a highly sought after trait.Elton is very much a journeyman of Asia, enjoying spells at clubs in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.The attacking midfielder originally came through the academy at Brazilian side Corinthians but only made six appearances for the club before being sent out on loan and then being sold.Argentine playmaker.
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