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Perfect 10s

Originally Published: May 14, 2010
By Ruud Gullit | Special to ESPN.com

When I was asked to come up with a list of some of the best players I've ever seen wear the No. 10 jersey at the international level, I first had to ask myself, "What makes a great No. 10?"

For decades, a player who wore his team's No. 10 shirt represented the most influential or creative force on the field. More specifically, the number was often given to a team's best playmaker. But being the most influential player on a team does not make you a great 10. When I think of great No. 10s, ...

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