Video: Michael Laudrup - The underrated magician

Michael Laudrup is undoubtedly one of the best players in the history of football. He has won league titles with Ajax, Barcelona, Real Madrid and Juventus. Laudrup won 9 trophies with Barcelona which included 4 straight La Liga titles. Laudrup won his 5th consecutive La Liga title after moving to Real Madrid in 1994.

Here’s what some of the football greats have said about Michael Laudrup:

“The best I have ever played with.” (Raul)

“Who is the best player in history? Laudrup.” (Iniesta)

“I fully understand why he is considered one of the best players in Barcelonas history and even the world.” (Messi)

“When Michael plays like a dream, a magic illusion, determined to show his new team his extreme abilities, no one in the world comes anywhere near his level.” (Cruyff)

“Michael had everything except for one thing: he wasn’t selfish enough. (Platini)

“The best player in the world, I can’t believe he hasn’t won the title as best player.” (Guardiola)

“Pele was the best in the 60s, Cruyff in the 70s, Maradona in the 80s and Laudrup in the 90s.” (Beckenbauer)

Here’s a video that shows Michael Laudrup’s best skills and goals: