I don't know quite what this says about me as a human being,however,that Oliver kaan story about the charity penalty shootout with the distraught school children is the single most hilarious story in all of football history and simultaneously the most German thing that's ever happened and has subsequently made Oliver my favourite ever footballer,so,er,thanks for that Mr Sevens,nice one,brilliant.
Hahaha I agree, it's just Germans man they can't help themselves but be ultra professional. Thinking about Kaan making them all cry, probably staring them down and anticipating their movements is funny af. The fact he donated afterwards is expected, every German I've met is quite generous and always really nice deep down but they just can't switch off that professional competitive mindset. In middle school we had a parent/child sprint and my mates dad from Germany literally tore his hamstring off the bone trying to win whilst everyone else's parents were just playing around 😂
TIME STAMPS BEST PLAYERS SINCE 2000: 3:03 - Goalkeepers 19:02 - Right-Backs 32:25 - Center-Backs 48:01 - Left-Backs 1:02:44 - Defensive Midfielders 1:19:26 - Central Midfielders 1:38:41 - Attacking Midfielders 1:54:33 - Ring Wingers 2:10:00 - Left Wingers 2:28:20 - Centre Forwards 2:51:33 - Managers 3:13:38 - Greatest XI since 2000 3:28:18 - Greatest XI since 2000 by peak performance , that actually functions as a team. Thanks Alfie for all that content!
Imo Lahm is the best fullback ever played the game because he just shut down everyone he played against. His most impressive stats are he never received a red card in his career and played a whole season without booking even a single foul. 🤯 There's was no player who could beat him in a isolated 1on1 situation. Just magnificent defending out of this world.
Great Video!!! But Jesus, not a single human being outside of England could be high enough to seriously rank Scholes, Lampard and Gerrard over Kroos (compare the achievements), Fabregas, Toure or even halfway near Zidane!
Zidane played for only 6 years in the 21st century, he’s definitely not in above people who have their entire career within the criteria, agree with Kroos though
Scholes, Lampard and Gerrard are in a different galaxy to Toni Kroos. He's been a good, but not great player. Fabregas was a great player, but also not quite as good as those three. Zidane; something else entirely, and was one of the most gifted footballers of all time. He was one of the few truly top tier footballers I've seen, but certainly Lampard, Scholes and Gerrard were in the special tier, just below Zidane.
As a single parent who looks after children all day every day my decades long held admiration of Oliver Kahn just......fcking skyrocketed after that charity penalty shootout story....reality check lads....what a dude....
Big respect for all the effort you put into your videos. Hope this video blows up. This shows how RUclipsrs really work massive amounts over a few months. 3 hours is crazy. Is that actually a record?
It's not gonna blow up cause it's 3 hours and people don't have the time for that. Also I expect that the vid is a combination of his series, not a new 3 hr vid
It's not expected this video will blow up for two reasons: it's way too long for causal audiences and the regulars have already watched the standalone videos.
The peak of football will be this, every player will have to be capable of playing every position (bar goal kepper) And in doing so everyone will be able to rotate and cover any position.
Remember the video about "Why Don't English Clubs Dominate in Europe?", which was posted several weeks ago? With Premier League teams already gone in both Champions League and Europa League, I think this thing should be mentioned again. Btw, 3 hours of video sounds like when you watch a movie, lol.
I was waiting for this leviathan of a video. Thanks Alf for all the work you do, these videos really mean a lot to me during the past well, about 7 years. Hope this video lets you buy something nice, you deserve it.
Hey Alfie! I'm a huge fan of your works and a long term subscriber of this channel. I live in Germany and also plan to watch the Euros. Is it possible for you arrange a meet and greet for the fans of the channel living in Germany? Cheers and have a great weekend! 😄
Thanks for including De Gea here. Thinking about him makes me sick. Trading him out for Onana and paying 100 million for Antony are the two biggest mistakes amongst dozens of other mistakes holding United down this season.
Me clicking onto Alfie's linktree to check if I was already subscribed to his personal RUclips (I was) and finding out he has a finance channel has really rocked my perspective on these videos. Does. Does Alfie have other interests/hobbies other than football??? How dare he.
@@astanco1574 he was one of my favorite players growing up. And how exactly does one goal against determine anything? His career is greatness. Bring the negativity somewhere else
I love and tend to agree with most everything with this Channel..but Dani Carvajal not being minimum a top 2 right back is criminal. He’s been a starter and made an impact on FIVE Champions League winning Real Madrid squads and finals. And given how Madrid are in Semi’s again this season…possibly a 6th. Needs serious respect on his name.
Watch this once a month at least, what an incredible video and simultaneous nostalgia rush! Would absolutely love to see on for the previous 25 years (1975-2000) before the turn of the century as well please!!! We beg! 🥺🥺😎 Would love to see if that team could beat this one, might be tough with 2 of the GOAT 3 in here but iif they're allowed peak R9 even as a wild card... Think this was the video i subbed for in fact
1:17:00 Zagorakis outplayed every single european midfielder he faced in that competition, on and off the ball. Some attackers to boot too, made them all look silly. Remember him doing a sombrero flick on the right flank in one game, just because he could. Insane .
not many people know how good zambrotta was, i used to watch football italian and zambrotta was unbelievable, seemed like he was a defender and winger all at the same time with equal skill
The whole Giggs thing is gutting really. He was absolute quality and I grew up worshipping him (I am not a Man U fan but I but remember kissing the screen when he scored his penalty in the 07/08 CL final), however him being a dodgy character might overshadow what he did. He was also showing signs to really propel Cymru as a manager too.
Same. It is still his list tho and he is right, when he said not everyone will agree with him. Me personally, I value german players much higher for such lists, because I am german myself and I guess the same goes for HCT and english players. I really like his picks and opinions tho
Great video I got.... Oliver Khan Maldini Vidic Puyol Cafu Makelale Zidane Scholes C.Ronaldo Messi Rooney (false 9) For Striker needed someone who is un-selfish and drops deep a false 9 pretty much a 10 and can even be an 8 at times. So guys like Ronaldo,Suarez,Henry etc doesn't balance team and C.Ronaldo and Messi a must. So was between Benzema and Rooney. Rooney ability to play a false 9 into 10 position, play on left or right to allow Ronaldo or Messi to cut in and even play as an 8 like he numerous times in career going very deep box to box and he can be an 9 also winning a suprising amount of aerial duals for height and strength to deal with centre backs it had to be Rooney because of this versatility and technical ability to play so many roles which bring other players into game. Zidane and Scholes link up play and composure and ability in tight spaces are why they are my CM's. Busquats is a better passer than Makelale and bit better on the ball I would say but I think Makelale abit more tenacious. Gone for a mean back line and Goal keeper. But also Puyol and Maldini was excellent at controlling aggression when needed and maintain composure. I've also picked players who have a mean streak about them they can all be mean, winners all have this and these guys had it.
Hey Alfie, I love your video documentaries and your studied answers to multiple issues and topics that revolve around football. I never really request for videos but I request for one today. Can you please make a video about Cristiano Ronaldo. Not about his ability but the hate that revolves him recently. Granted yes I am a Ronaldo fan since childhood and he means a lot to me, but ever since the 2022 WC he has been slandered and hated like never before, I find pretty sad.
This video is damning to Englands golden generation.. They had 2 of the greatest center backs The best left back 3 of the best midfielders And did nothing with it.
I do think Arturo Vidal had a real shout to be in a list. His trophy cabinet is ridiculous and he was super effective both with and without the ball for at least ten seasons.. he also won a trophy with Chile which is not exactly easy.
Post 2011 Pepe (when RM forced him to see a psychologist) is for me one of the best defenders of all time. To me, he is the reason Sergio Ramos is first on yer list. as soon as Pepe left, Ramos started struggling in many facets of the defenisve game, especially positioning.
Still waiting about a sportswashing video about Kazakhstan in UEFA since it is a dictatorship that oppressed dissidents. Yet UEFA tolerating Kazakhstan (contrast to EU and NATO banning Kazakhstan from joining) fuelled Russia, Qatar and Saudi Arabia’s similar schemes, which we are paying a heavy price today.
I guess Alfies age..2000 was probably the start of when he started watching football..also it makes sense, being the start of the new millennium etc..personally I'd prefer it if he started these things in 1995 but as I say..starting in 2000 makes more sense.
This is literally the greatest sports channel on RUclips
football wise 442 and pythag in boots are up there
Amen
It is NOT
@@AimToBeAsGoodAsMeI can’t find football wise 422
@@killasavage308 Fourfourtwo
Me: "It's 1am. I should really get to bed"
- HITC Uploads a 3.5 hour long video
"Well, I guess I won't be sleeping tonight."
Its 7p.m in my country 😅
I thought it was a 33 minute video until I saw your comment lol. gonna have to break this one into parts
@@rwalker0130😂😂😂
@@itSGSeppisssss
Lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I don't know quite what this says about me as a human being,however,that Oliver kaan story about the charity penalty shootout with the distraught school children is the single most hilarious story in all of football history and simultaneously the most German thing that's ever happened and has subsequently made Oliver my favourite ever footballer,so,er,thanks for that Mr Sevens,nice one,brilliant.
Hahaha I agree, it's just Germans man they can't help themselves but be ultra professional. Thinking about Kaan making them all cry, probably staring them down and anticipating their movements is funny af. The fact he donated afterwards is expected, every German I've met is quite generous and always really nice deep down but they just can't switch off that professional competitive mindset. In middle school we had a parent/child sprint and my mates dad from Germany literally tore his hamstring off the bone trying to win whilst everyone else's parents were just playing around 😂
TIME STAMPS
BEST PLAYERS SINCE 2000:
3:03 - Goalkeepers
19:02 - Right-Backs
32:25 - Center-Backs
48:01 - Left-Backs
1:02:44 - Defensive Midfielders
1:19:26 - Central Midfielders
1:38:41 - Attacking Midfielders
1:54:33 - Ring Wingers
2:10:00 - Left Wingers
2:28:20 - Centre Forwards
2:51:33 - Managers
3:13:38 - Greatest XI since 2000
3:28:18 - Greatest XI since 2000 by peak performance , that actually functions as a team.
Thanks Alfie for all that content!
Go away! People can watch themselves
Bless h bro 😎
You’re the best bro
@@dondamon4669shut up bro
@@dondamon4669He's helping you. What on earth is wrong with you?!
Imo Lahm is the best fullback ever played the game because he just shut down everyone he played against. His most impressive stats are he never received a red card in his career and played a whole season without booking even a single foul. 🤯
There's was no player who could beat him in a isolated 1on1 situation. Just magnificent defending out of this world.
Great Video!!! But Jesus, not a single human being outside of England could be high enough to seriously rank Scholes, Lampard and Gerrard over Kroos (compare the achievements), Fabregas, Toure or even halfway near Zidane!
Xavi and Inesta do
Zidane played for only 6 years in the 21st century, he’s definitely not in above people who have their entire career within the criteria, agree with Kroos though
In my opinion, none of the english players deserve to be on the list. Kroos and Schweinsteigger are better than all of them.
@@thehater6189 Scholes in terms of talent definitely belongs in this list. Xavi and Iniesta would agree.
Scholes, Lampard and Gerrard are in a different galaxy to Toni Kroos. He's been a good, but not great player. Fabregas was a great player, but also not quite as good as those three. Zidane; something else entirely, and was one of the most gifted footballers of all time. He was one of the few truly top tier footballers I've seen, but certainly Lampard, Scholes and Gerrard were in the special tier, just below Zidane.
No Eto is crazy, most underrated player in history
True
What about Ramos no ways that go silva is better
As a single parent who looks after children all day every day my decades long held admiration of Oliver Kahn just......fcking skyrocketed after that charity penalty shootout story....reality check lads....what a dude....
Lies again? Grab Food USD SGD
Big respect for all the effort you put into your videos. Hope this video blows up. This shows how RUclipsrs really work massive amounts over a few months.
3 hours is crazy. Is that actually a record?
It's not gonna blow up cause it's 3 hours and people don't have the time for that. Also I expect that the vid is a combination of his series, not a new 3 hr vid
It's not expected this video will blow up for two reasons: it's way too long for causal audiences and the regulars have already watched the standalone videos.
@@soundscape26I usually get 1+ hours long videos in my recommended, so it depends. I like long videos
@@ditik27953 when my phonemes done udetojt I shed she sahegifjb 😂
Have you not researched 'Flat Earth' or @Wareanon'....5 hour vids that will change your life.!
The peak of football will be this, every player will have to be capable of playing every position (bar goal kepper)
And in doing so everyone will be able to rotate and cover any position.
Basically 11 ruud gullit’s that can be keeper
Phillip Lahm is seriously underrated. He was never shown a red card in his career despite being more defensive minded.
While no one can ever agree on the perfect list. The lack of respect for Toni Kross absurd
I think if Ozil is included then definitely kroos should have been included instead of honourable mention.
Especially since Kroos is better than Scholes...he's not heir apparent he surpassed him
Just watched video on toni kross i dont know he was so under rate i alway see h as top midfield
Ronaldinho #1 is all i needed to see, perfect!
please do this for the 90s and 80s🙏There is too much forgotten talent from those decades
Just finished listening to the whole 3 hours and 32 minutes. Awesome work!
Already watched this video all the ways through, but I'm drunk, my local club just won and it's my birthday.. RUN IT AGAIN!!!
Remember the video about "Why Don't English Clubs Dominate in Europe?", which was posted several weeks ago?
With Premier League teams already gone in both Champions League and Europa League, I think this thing should be mentioned again.
Btw, 3 hours of video sounds like when you watch a movie, lol.
3Hours? Yeah that's a movie, I don't mind watching it though,
your content is great. Appreciate your effort 🔥🔥🔥
Best Football content on RUclips
@@PSLKasiFlava I totally Agree
Congrats !
Do you usually prefer flicking through tiktok?
@@lilnutty6821 What do you mean?
I was waiting for this leviathan of a video. Thanks Alf for all the work you do, these videos really mean a lot to me during the past well, about 7 years. Hope this video lets you buy something nice, you deserve it.
griezmann not even getting a honorable mention is insane work honestly
New 3hr long videos from Alfie is something I never thought I could dream of
Omg 3 and a half hour video. Thank you, will have something to listen while working ❤
Time stamps would be useful for a 3.5 hour video.
I did them in a seperat comment
Thank you bro 🙏🏻 @@callito9846
Hey Alfie! I'm a huge fan of your works and a long term subscriber of this channel. I live in Germany and also plan to watch the Euros. Is it possible for you arrange a meet and greet for the fans of the channel living in Germany?
Cheers and have a great weekend! 😄
Hat es geklappt?
@@Leon玲央 leider nicht
Nice work. Good analysis and commentary
Today I spent 3.5h listening to Alfie and I don't regret a single minute of it
Wow Alfie
Big respect for all the effort you put into your videos, this one is huge!
Thanks for including De Gea here. Thinking about him makes me sick. Trading him out for Onana and paying 100 million for Antony are the two biggest mistakes amongst dozens of other mistakes holding United down this season.
De Gea was useless hence why we never won anything with him
@@dondamon4669 De Gea wasn't perfect, but you are delusional if you think he was our biggest problem
Wait do you not Count Bastian Schweinsteiger as a Defensive Midfielder? Not even an honorable mention ?
This was a lot of work. Deserves more views
Me clicking onto Alfie's linktree to check if I was already subscribed to his personal RUclips (I was) and finding out he has a finance channel has really rocked my perspective on these videos. Does. Does Alfie have other interests/hobbies other than football??? How dare he.
People who have Lahm as #1 RB prove to me they’ve exceptional ball knowledge. Immaculate.
However, I’ve Neuer at #1 & not #2.
@@astanco1574 he was one of my favorite players growing up. And how exactly does one goal against determine anything? His career is greatness. Bring the negativity somewhere else
The holy amalgamation!
Congratulations on a job well-done.
Great compilation. My goodness! So much effort in this ❤️
Epic 😊
My dream XI since 2000;
Buffon, Cannavaro, Ramos, Cafu, Alves, Gerrard, Iniesta, Zidane, Messi, Ronaldinho, Henry.
Great compilation. Would love to see a 'getting the band back together in Miami', analysis.
Alfie love these longer vids. Listening on my drive today. 🔥
Video Idea
The 7 best player managers ( people who have managed a club while still playing with them Ryan Giggs for example)
Love the vids btw
I just LOVE this guy! Great content…….from Las Vegas 😊😊😊
I love and tend to agree with most everything with this Channel..but Dani Carvajal not being minimum a top 2 right back is criminal. He’s been a starter and made an impact on FIVE Champions League winning Real Madrid squads and finals. And given how Madrid are in Semi’s again this season…possibly a 6th. Needs serious respect on his name.
Minimum top 2 is a bit delusional.
@@MrIkOgNiTomaybe a bit far but top 3 should not be debatable.
This must be from a Madrid fan.
The top 2 claim his huge bs in my my opinion
what a phenomenal effort!
Watch this once a month at least, what an incredible video and simultaneous nostalgia rush!
Would absolutely love to see on for the previous 25 years (1975-2000) before the turn of the century as well please!!! We beg! 🥺🥺😎
Would love to see if that team could beat this one, might be tough with 2 of the GOAT 3 in here but iif they're allowed peak R9 even as a wild card...
Think this was the video i subbed for in fact
Great Video!!!
Casillas did not have better reflexes than Buffon. If you watch the tapes of Buffon from pre-2010, you’ll see that guy was a literal superman in goal
I LOVE HITC
This video is almost 4 hours long.
I'm most impressed, Alfie.
Really had me going with Alan Pardew 😂😂
Crazy how you combined all of these videos… into one.
1:17:00 Zagorakis outplayed every single european midfielder he faced in that competition, on and off the ball. Some attackers to boot too, made them all look silly. Remember him doing a sombrero flick on the right flank in one game, just because he could. Insane .
I guess this video was written a while back, because Buffon has indeed retired last summer and is also now aged 46 ;)
The GK's video was the first in the series, originally published April 16th 2023 so almost a year to the day.
@@soundscape26 Ah makes sense, thanks!
Great video , thank you for the effort . Cheers ❤
Oliver Kahn the reason i became a goalkeeper and fell in love with football in 2002.
not many people know how good zambrotta was, i used to watch football italian and zambrotta was unbelievable, seemed like he was a defender and winger all at the same time with equal skill
perfect for my 5hr train journey, thanks alfie
Excellent video
Best HITC so far
That’s the best 3 hours long movie since avengers endgame!
Excited for the vlogs!
Make a series of Greatest Footballers In EVERY Position of 20th century
Edin Dzeko really might be the most underrated striker in the last 15-20 years. Him and Edison Cavalli.
Gianluigi Buffon the definition of class!
The whole Giggs thing is gutting really. He was absolute quality and I grew up worshipping him (I am not a Man U fan but I but remember kissing the screen when he scored his penalty in the 07/08 CL final), however him being a dodgy character might overshadow what he did. He was also showing signs to really propel Cymru as a manager too.
I would put where Messi where garnnicha is and put di stefano in Messi’s position
This list is basically the Man U, Man city, Real,Barca,Chelsea, Arsenal show
Video on Vitesse Arnhem
They just got 18 points docked which puts them on -1 points
The people have been waiting for this one
thank you for recognising De Gea 🍻
Perhaps I missed it, but shout out to Pique for the centre backs too, great player and résumé
I usually agree with all your picks but I will easily take Marcello over Ashley Cole any day...
Same. It is still his list tho and he is right, when he said not everyone will agree with him. Me personally, I value german players much higher for such lists, because I am german myself and I guess the same goes for HCT and english players. I really like his picks and opinions tho
Jesus Christ 3.5 hours? The devil works hard but HITC works harder
Just the usual 20 mins today then Alfie
i love hitc
My god 3 hours of Alfie's greatness ?
I'm in
Bro your videos are fuego Deus o abençoe
alfie giving us a movie
Great video I got....
Oliver Khan
Maldini
Vidic
Puyol
Cafu
Makelale
Zidane
Scholes
C.Ronaldo
Messi
Rooney (false 9)
For Striker needed someone who is un-selfish and drops deep a false 9 pretty much a 10 and can even be an 8 at times.
So guys like Ronaldo,Suarez,Henry etc doesn't balance team and C.Ronaldo and Messi a must.
So was between Benzema and Rooney.
Rooney ability to play a false 9 into 10 position, play on left or right to allow Ronaldo or Messi to cut in and even play as an 8 like he numerous times in career going very deep box to box and he can be an 9 also winning a suprising amount of aerial duals for height and strength to deal with centre backs it had to be Rooney because of this versatility and technical ability to play so many roles which bring other players into game.
Zidane and Scholes link up play and composure and ability in tight spaces are why they are my CM's.
Busquats is a better passer than Makelale and bit better on the ball I would say but I think Makelale abit more tenacious.
Gone for a mean back line and Goal keeper. But also Puyol and Maldini was excellent at controlling aggression when needed and maintain composure.
I've also picked players who have a mean streak about them they can all be mean, winners all have this and these guys had it.
Hey Alfie, I love your video documentaries and your studied answers to multiple issues and topics that revolve around football. I never really request for videos but I request for one today.
Can you please make a video about Cristiano Ronaldo. Not about his ability but the hate that revolves him recently. Granted yes I am a Ronaldo fan since childhood and he means a lot to me, but ever since the 2022 WC he has been slandered and hated like never before, I find pretty sad.
Watmore truly is the HITC Sevens MVP
Three and a half hours? Alfie! My boss will never swallow this- I’ve got spuds to peal. 😢
Lewa no ballondor is an absolute robbery
Great sense of humour 😂
This video is damning to Englands golden generation..
They had 2 of the greatest center backs
The best left back
3 of the best midfielders
And did nothing with it.
I do think Arturo Vidal had a real shout to be in a list. His trophy cabinet is ridiculous and he was super effective both with and without the ball for at least ten seasons.. he also won a trophy with Chile which is not exactly easy.
Post 2011 Pepe (when RM forced him to see a psychologist) is for me one of the best defenders of all time. To me, he is the reason Sergio Ramos is first on yer list. as soon as Pepe left, Ramos started struggling in many facets of the defenisve game, especially positioning.
Ramos is the most overrated defender in the history
If he never played for RM he would not even be on top 20
Virg van is should be 1 on this list for pure defense
Pochettiono deserves a shout on the manager category imo
Good god, Alfie! I hope you only get funnier and more analytical.
3hrs?! let me get my charger
DeGea is still without a team
The disrespect for goalkeepers is insane
He’s probably not willing to take the paycut to play for another team that he would’ve taken to continue playing at United.
After u reach 600k subscribers will u do Q&A ??
I didn't realise it's only 600k for such a channel with high effort videos but I guess it's too niche
he has done it a couple of times before but yeah maybe one more why not
Please make an updated version!
Only about a quarter of way through but this is great!
Timestamps would help with this one, at least for each individual position.
You just know if someone is a premier league fan.
Their bias always shows.
De Gea is better than Courtois he has proved it too while Courtois has also proved it but with world class defenses
I can confirm subscribing to alfie Potts Harmer will indeed classify you as a cool kid
Still waiting about a sportswashing video about Kazakhstan in UEFA since it is a dictatorship that oppressed dissidents. Yet UEFA tolerating Kazakhstan (contrast to EU and NATO banning Kazakhstan from joining) fuelled Russia, Qatar and Saudi Arabia’s similar schemes, which we are paying a heavy price today.
Imagine if one kid scored against Kahn when he was actually TRYING. That kid would have been over the moon
What special thing happened on the 31st of December 1999 that you decided to include it in your timeframe? 🤔
I guess Alfies age..2000 was probably the start of when he started watching football..also it makes sense, being the start of the new millennium etc..personally I'd prefer it if he started these things in 1995 but as I say..starting in 2000 makes more sense.
This could also count as a 600K sub special
Kahn was a mini Schmeichel