No better first touch than Dennis Bergkamp.. One of the most undervalued football players of all time and in my opinion one of the best 10 players ever.
Honestly hope Arsenal bid for Berkgkamp again. They need a player like him, even if he is getting on in his career. His ability even at his current age is no doubt special. Would be a perfect sub player.
@@michaeltrumph121 Zidane is mentally more strong than bergkamp but technically the both are gods. Bergkamp was more intelligent and elegant but Zidane was dangerous on great match
I'm a long time Arsenal supporter and Bergkamp was my favorite player back in the day but I was always envious of Zidane. Bergkamp was a great teamplayer with a first touch and vision out of this world. Hands down the most creative player I have ever seen on a pitch. Zidane had similar traits but he was more of a leader type.. A bit more influential if you will. They are very much comparable yet very different.
Even as a Tottenham fan I have to say he is the best foreign player the premier league ever had. the touch technique and his brain was just a different level and I believe he is the reason arsenal became so good.
Wenger is still living off Bergkamp. I'm an Arsenal fan and even Henry gets too much credit. Bergkamp is the reason for Arsenals success in the late 90s-early 00s.
+Dimestore Philosopher wenger can't play the same formation anymore cuz he needs at least two players on that position leaving other positions empty.. a lot of people forget the icemsn did everything in Arsenal s midfield back then.. assisted by viera from behind and pires n ljumberg on the wings... Wenger is trying to give that kind of role to the full backs now trying to give Arsenal the extra imaginary man we had back then. similar to kante at Chelsea.
In the 1998 WC I was 15 at the time. Cheering for Holland. Holland was doing great. France was doing great. My twin brother and I saw both Bergkamp and Zidane as key players of the tournament. We told each other after the game against Argentina and reassured ourselves that if we played against France that we had Bergkamp, but they had Zidane. Of course we both overlooked Brazil in our enthusiasm and away was Bergkamp. The brilliance from the brazilian team was old fashion samba. Players like Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Bebeto....just invincible. But even with that fact Holland was giving them a fight they would not forget. We could have won. Yes Holland 1998 was strong and charismatic. Holland was there at the top of the world unconditional and not debatable. We thought Zidane had more charisme and he was in form...we feared him and the French team. On the other hand we had Bergkamp with his magic and he was to be the man that would drag Holland to eternal glory. If you are young, you experience it more intense not distracted by the bigger picture of things. But those times are gone. Even in football.
@@onlyfootballnaga7252 It was certainly a golden generation of footballers. What a beautiful moment to be present. I will never forget these moments of happiness and tears watching this World Cup with my family.
"Holland gave fight to Brazil" is not correct description. Bergkamp was week at that game. However, Brazil got bombed from both wings and Kluivert had multiple chances with the head. Rivaldo and Ronaldo where at the peak and those two where key figures in Brazil's victory. Other than that, Holland was stronger
I am French and watched 1998. Many of us agreed that we had better chances vs Brazil in the final than against Holland had they won their semi (which was close)
So I've thought about this a lot, and perhaps I have finally come to my conclusion. I won't necessarily choose one over the other, but I can break it down as such: Zidane had an immense presence. He had unreal amounts of flair on the pitch, the play had to go through him to see the best of him. Bergkamp was more subtle, and he just had this near water-like state when on the pitch... the team's play just flowed right through him. Almost a case of the unstoppable force vs the irresistible force
Both are legends. But we can’t compare them who is better. Bergkamp and Zidane have their own class. Different style of play, uniqueness, and creativity. This is what we called class of its own. Plus Zidane is a pure playmaker and Bergkamp is striker. Different role, we can’t compare them
On my opinion; these two footballing giants, are arguably the best ball-control masters beginning from late 80's up to early 2000's. I could add Dimitar Barbatov to this list, but those two were/are so elegant to watch; and simply makes a neutral a soccer fan 🔥🔥💪💪💪💪
Nothing against ZIdane (whom I admire alot), but there was an abnormal stat that Henry and Zidane almost never assisted each other. It was as if Henry wanted Zidane to be Bergkamp and Zidane wanted Henry to be Ronaldo. Zidane is class but Bergkamp is not only class, but makes other players look class. Bergkamp is the classic Ajax product, efficient one touch passing. "The game is played with your head, your feet are there to help you."
Bergkamp was sharper and more clever, Zidane had more overal skill.. Bergkamp thinks 1 step ahead by assisting himself, Zidane didnt need to think a step ahead.. both legends.
One thing about bergkamp is that his play goes greatly with how his team flow..like he only needs one touch to pass to become an assist..he always have a great vision of the entire Field.
Bergkamp playing behind the strikers at Arsenal had the lot.. ball control.. goal scoring ability... his passing ability was almost a sixth sense. Looking back we were so lucky to have him in the premier league a good few people in many years to come will look back and say.. as a kid "I saw Dennis Bergkamp" at whatever club he graced their pitch at, what a player
Differences in position. Bergkamp mostly played right behind the main striker, where his great control and vision allowed him to take one touch and release the ball. He fitted so well in that arsenal team definitely the best foreign player to ever play in the PL.whereas zidane played mostly in the midfield and dictated the pace of the game, either slowing the match down or going for a quick attack. For me what was amazing about both these players is that their control allowed them to receive the ball anywhere on the pitch and you could see neither of them panick, even if they were surrendered by defenders, they would just calmly play there way out not using their speed or athleticism but their brains
I love zizou for his skills at the midfield ,but Denis Bergkamp made me love football his first touch,controls were amazing he's the best in history for me just underrated.
Albert Sutedja wow you're right. I thought he spun around just going for the ball, but he was calm enough to look at the keeper as well. Man, now that says something about his faith in his technique. Performing a move we have only seen once and knowing you'll pull it off.
Blessed are my eyes to see the best version of them, the most elegant,skillful and Technic players, I would chose Bergkamp first as my favorite one because I'm an Arsenal fan, just for that.
Awesome to see so many rate the genius that is Bergkamp in the comments. Thought everyone would say Zidane. These two are in a league of their own with a select other number of players. Ronaldo, Ronaldo 2, messi - not many more in the last 25 years
I think Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best players of the last decades but not so much with regard to ball control. Still pretty good of course, but not up there with the players in this video.
Zidane had a special way of keeping the ball moving up the pitch and his touch always left some momentum with the ball which he would redirect to control the flow of the game, whether that meant up the pitch or to another teammate, all in one motion. Bergkamp had an equally, if not more beautiful touch, but it was more equipped for his role as a striker, which killed the balls momentum much more than Zidane's touch, which allowed him to use the limited space he had moving up the pitch to the best of his ability whether than meant shooting or going for an assist. Truly some of the greatest technical talents to ever grace the game.
Zidane is great and all but until someone else can replicate that goal against Newcastle and Leicester there's no way Bergkamp is not the best Remembered that one week where we have to decide who wins the Goal of the Week. Goal#1 Bergkamp, Goal#2 Bergkamp, Goal#2 Bergkamp
Most defenders and goalkeepers definitely don't like facing Bergkamp on his prime.. They will most likely be posted in youtube for many many years being humiliated..
Zidane is absolute art & genius. His ball control & technique is amazingly fantastic. It's like we seen everything in slow motion, but his opponent would never cought him. Eventhough Bergkamp hv effective first touch. I like both.
Both had an incredible first touch..Bergkamp best foreign player in Premier league...but Zidane just edges it for me...was slightly more dynamic and his balance was unreal.
Both are incredible.. but i have to say Bergkamp edges ahead of Zidane in terms of finesse and pure magic for his touch.. while Zidane depends on his athleticism and pace for his control.. he always in a good position while receving the ball and this was due to his quickness to be at those desired positions.. but make no mistake in order to achieve that he definitely has incredible skill of reading the game..
i love those technichal players that can play top level well into their 30s, the level of play of runners like kaka gets down so fast when they cant run anymore
Elegance does not mean aggressiveness. Everything is easy. That's why Dennis Bergkamp is the more elegant player. His game was without aggression or athleticism. Everyone can see it in the way Dennis Bergkamp scores goals. There are a lot of powerless goals like lifts. The goalkeeper still has no chance. That's why players like Zidane scored more goals themselves and Bergkamp is the master of the assist.
Well put...although I'd take exception to a small point that you made, I don't think athleticism and elegance are opposites, I think if Bergkamp had more pace and power in his game it wouldn't in any way take away from the grace he displayed on the field. For me he's the second most elegant player of all time, behind Johan Cruyff, who did have more physicality and speed to his game, but also exhibited a balletic, gazelle-like running style. Indeed Rudolph Nureyev, famous Russian ballet dancer spoke highly of Cruyff. Also Zidane didn't score more goals than Bergkamp, neither for club nor country, but Bergkamp for sure was the better passer and chance creator.
Lets not compare Bergkamp and Zidane, both unique players and absolutely epic. We will never see something similar again but one thing we can agree, their first touch / ballcontrol was absolutely mega.
Não tem o que falar de Zidane, que está, junto com Bergkamp, na minha seleção de todos os tempos. O genial holandês só não fez mais estragos nos adversários porque tinha pavor de viajar de avião e deixou de disputar vários jogos importantes em razão disto
Because we dont hv to say any bout Zidane. It's like u see art or magic, without need to say anything it's still art/magic. That way is pinnacle of enjoyment in enjoying art or watch magic show. We just enjoy it. Eventhoug Bergkamp first touch were very classy.
Nice! I don't think there's that much difference tbh, both have stellar control. I think Bergkamp wins ball control by a small margin, but Zidane had a much bigger impact on teams.
@@Sri-wg3ne If you dare to say that, you either don't understand football or you have an agenda! I hope the last for you! Otherwise, you better never comment on football videos again from now on!🤯🤯🤯🤫🤫🤫
Differences in position. Bergkamp mostly played right behind the main striker, where his great control and vision allowed him to take one touch and release the ball. He fitted so well in that arsenal team definitely the best foreign player to ever play in the PL.whereas zidane played mostly in the midfield and dictated the pace of the game, either slowing the match down or going for a quick attack. For me what was amazing about both these players is that their control allowed them to receive the ball anywhere on the pitch and you could see neither of them panick, even if they were surrendered by defenders, they would just calmly play there way out not using their speed or athleticism but their brains
People always go on about Ronaldo, Zidane, Bergkamp, Henry but Rivaldo never gets a mention. Let's think Rivaldo won the following awards in 1999/00: Ballon D'or, FIFA World Player of The Year, Copa America top scorer, Champions League Top Scorer (1999-2000). Think of the talent around that era. Unbelievable player, had everything, skill, accurate shot/pass, good assist record, could play either wing or as a forward.
casi 2 gotas de agua... que elegancia con el balon.... Zidane y Bergkamp son leyendas del fútbol.... y Bergkamp por lo que veo a sido un jugador un poco infravalorado por el mundo del fútbol... pero a ojos verdaderos esta en el olimpo de los mejores jugadores de la historia
Pure technique i would give it to Zidane, the ball literally glues to his feet. When it comes to brain and how his touch affects the game i would give it to Bergkamp. As a CF it was no better partner than Bergkamp, goals and assists came from his touch most of the times. Zidane's impact was on the central of the midfield, which usually is the ''build-up play'' part. Both great, but goals wins you games, thats why i give my vote to Bergkamp.
Technique and ball control are glued toghether wich mean if you have good technique you will have good ball control and that's why bergkamp is better than zidan technicaly speaking he can do what he want with one, two or three max touches wich show how his feet were precise.
At 3:15,89th minute against the argies,long ball from Frank De Boer,Bergkamp collects and the rest is the stuff of a true master of his art,and as a bonus the goal brought joy to millions of Englishmen too👍👍😁
Honestly hope Arsenal bid for Berkgkamp again. They need a player like him, even if he is getting on in his career. His ability even at his current age is no doubt special. Would be a perfect sub player.
Both players have tremendous foot eye coordination. But for sheer technique and timing, bergkamp was better. What zizou did with three to four touches, iceman did it with one. Look at the goals he scored against spurs, Leicester, Newcastle and Argentina, only a genius could pull those stuffs. Zidane had overall better athleticism, as he was stronger and had more power. Bergkamp had more finesse, which could only be rivaled by berbatov and matt le tissier.
Awesome player, truly a World class player his weighted passes are sublime and the vision to find angles and pick out players. He takes the unecessary hardwork out for the attacker after his perfectly weighted passes. makes the attacking player score easier.Never seen a player replicate that ever even of todays standard. Legend.
The two players are strong : Bergkamp has a really good touch with the ball and he is a best finisher .Zidane can dominate the game face to grand team his touch of ball is good and in getting older he knew progress he has won everything.My opinion is Zidane is best because it knew shone in the highlights he has the profile to be grand legend and he is.I respect Bergkamp because he has a very good technique he is a class player.
Zidane didn't won world cup and European championship because he was in a great team. France won because Zidane was in the team (I'm French). Without Zidane, no way to win for France...
Berkamp was unique but I truly believe that if he wasn't so modest and had more confidence, he would have won more. Zidane just had more personality, was more a leader, a killer and a winner. Of course I can never prove this but I am absolutely convinced of this. Gullit, van Basten, Koeman were bigger personalities, and were tougher and therefore won more. Cruijff is the exception because he was a very strong personality but he cared more about good football than winning. If his wife hadn't called him just before the WC final in '74 about his alleged cheating (swimming pool incident) things might have been different.
CecildeMille Henry, Thuram, Vieira, Trezeguet, Deschamps, Petit, Desailly, Barthez, Lizarazu, Pires... France team was huge in 1998, Zidane wasn't even a star at that time.
Its so long ago i forgot who played who that day, but i still remember Zidane receiving a ball from the sky, kind of like Roberto Carlos pass against Leverkusen, and stopping it dead at his feet with one touch. Crazy master of ball control. Thuram in an autobiography told Zizou teammates called him the Washing Machine, because you could give him a dirty ball and he'd it give it back clean lol
bergkamp had far more better control of the ball, but he was in smaller clubs then zidane did. he never won golden ball because his clubs never won the champiobs league, but no doubt that about ball control he's one of the best, and better then Zidane.
Plus maybe he had could have won the CL with Arsenal (btw he almost ended his career with a CL title behind his name even when he did not play a lot that year) if he was not afraid of flying which was a loss when they played away matches.
Honestly hope Arsenal bid for Berkgkamp again. They need a player like him, even if he is getting on in his career. His ability even at his current age is no doubt special. Would be a perfect sub player.
Bergkamp was a true artist. The best first touch and ball striking technique ever.
No better first touch than Dennis Bergkamp.. One of the most undervalued football players of all time and in my opinion one of the best 10 players ever.
not even top 20 of prem era
Then you have not heard of a certain pony-tailed Italian Number 10.
Honestly hope Arsenal bid for Berkgkamp again. They need a player like him, even if he is getting on in his career. His ability even at his current age is no doubt special. Would be a perfect sub player.
Huh?
Dude. That's not even funny.
Bergkamp is the most underrated player in the history. He was in a legendary level
Bergkamp's first touch was an auto-assist,incredible!
My opinion,, bergkamp is the best genius control, elegant player and most smart player.. Not all players can be like bergkamp
Maybe his Ball Control was about as effective, but Zizou's was just so much prettier and fluid.
its true
Edanke Deadrose totally agreed. His football is a piece of art.
Edanke Deadrose you,re right
@@lordhuebi much fluid and prety lol no one can touch him technicaly speaking
I don't care who's better really. They both make football look like art.
They both truly made it "the beautiful game" 👍
Bergkamp is the Rolls Royce of footballers.
I'm French, I love Zidane, but Bergkamp was in an other dimension.
Dont lie! I am dutch But Zizou is the best player i have ever seen on any pitch!
@@janklaassen9043 i think u're really honest.
@@janklaassen9043in some aspect maybe, im not dutch but bergkamp has maybe thé most beautiful control in the world
Amazes me how so many people underrate Bergkamp. 🔴⚪️❤️
That's cause they are stupid and don't know much about football.
Bergkamp was a better player than ZZ.
@@michaeltrumph121 better player than Zidane? Seriously
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Yes. His main downfall was the fact that he was afraid of flying, therefore he missed out on many important games.
@@michaeltrumph121 Zidane is mentally more strong than bergkamp but technically the both are gods. Bergkamp was more intelligent and elegant but Zidane was dangerous on great match
@@edmondsimon9220 waaay better
I would pick Bergkamp over Zidane, Zizou was great but to me Bergkamp is one of the most skilled and talented player ever
I'm a long time Arsenal supporter and Bergkamp was my favorite player back in the day but I was always envious of Zidane. Bergkamp was a great teamplayer with a first touch and vision out of this world. Hands down the most creative player I have ever seen on a pitch. Zidane had similar traits but he was more of a leader type.. A bit more influential if you will. They are very much comparable yet very different.
Zidane is on a different level ... one of the Best midfielder of all time... The way he controls the ball is just magic
Totally agree. Love them both, but Zidane is on different level, Zidane ball control is more liknee art than football.
Yes the lower level comparing to Bergkamp
Btw I like Zidane but ball control no one came close to Bergkamp
Even as a Tottenham fan I have to say he is the best foreign player the premier league ever had. the touch technique and his brain was just a different level and I believe he is the reason arsenal became so good.
Wenger is still living off Bergkamp. I'm an Arsenal fan and even Henry gets too much credit. Bergkamp is the reason for Arsenals success in the late 90s-early 00s.
+Dimestore Philosopher wenger can't play the same formation anymore cuz he needs at least two players on that position leaving other positions empty.. a lot of people forget the icemsn did everything in Arsenal s midfield back then.. assisted by viera from behind and pires n ljumberg on the wings... Wenger is trying to give that kind of role to the full backs now trying to give Arsenal the extra imaginary man we had back then. similar to kante at Chelsea.
Even Henry admits that Bergkamp is the best player he has ever played alongside with.
God, Bergkamp really was equally good on both feet. Majestic.
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In the 1998 WC I was 15 at the time. Cheering for Holland. Holland was doing great. France was doing great. My twin brother and I saw both Bergkamp and Zidane as key players of the tournament. We told each other after the game against Argentina and reassured ourselves that if we played against France that we had Bergkamp, but they had Zidane. Of course we both overlooked Brazil in our enthusiasm and away was Bergkamp. The brilliance from the brazilian team was old fashion samba. Players like Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Bebeto....just invincible. But even with that fact Holland was giving them a fight they would not forget. We could have won. Yes Holland 1998 was strong and charismatic. Holland was there at the top of the world unconditional and not debatable.
We thought Zidane had more charisme and he was in form...we feared him and the French team. On the other hand we had Bergkamp with his magic and he was to be the man that would drag Holland to eternal glory.
If you are young, you experience it more intense not distracted by the bigger picture of things. But those times are gone. Even in football.
not if you see what Ronaldo and Portugal did at Euros, they will soon win the world cup.
Golden generation
@@onlyfootballnaga7252 It was certainly a golden generation of footballers. What a beautiful moment to be present. I will never forget these moments of happiness and tears watching this World Cup with my family.
"Holland gave fight to Brazil" is not correct description. Bergkamp was week at that game. However, Brazil got bombed from both wings and Kluivert had multiple chances with the head. Rivaldo and Ronaldo where at the peak and those two where key figures in Brazil's victory. Other than that, Holland was stronger
I am French and watched 1998. Many of us agreed that we had better chances vs Brazil in the final than against Holland had they won their semi (which was close)
Dennis Bergkamp is an absolute Legend! One of the best to grace the premier league!
This is like ‘Beatles or Stones’ debate all over again...
Love them both!
Bergkamp... ⚡⚡⚡ his legendary goal tells everything......
To compare Zidane with Bergkamp, is like compare a Porsche and a Ferrari.
Both are so good, but not the same.
yes you're just in awe, and before you know it they've retired leaving you mesmerized and wondering if it was all a dream
Both are geniuses. I still believe Bergkamp is the greatest of all time. He's God. I don't mind being in the minority that thinks that.
Dimestore Philosopher he was something special but the goat, come on now.
You make a VERY convincing case mate....
Imo he's the goat
No he is not my God
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Imho, he is my all time God and just forget that I'm an ardent ARSENAL supporter.
Nothing compared to Dennis Bergkamp! Simply genius
Bergkamp was pure class. Zidane was magic. 2 legends
Dennis Bergkamp is simply Poetry in Motion.
Absolute genius and a joy to behold.
Thank you, Flying Dutchman for the wonderful moments and memories.
So I've thought about this a lot, and perhaps I have finally come to my conclusion. I won't necessarily choose one over the other, but I can break it down as such:
Zidane had an immense presence. He had unreal amounts of flair on the pitch, the play had to go through him to see the best of him.
Bergkamp was more subtle, and he just had this near water-like state when on the pitch... the team's play just flowed right through him.
Almost a case of the unstoppable force vs the irresistible force
Both are legends. But we can’t compare them who is better. Bergkamp and Zidane have their own class. Different style of play, uniqueness, and creativity. This is what we called class of its own. Plus Zidane is a pure playmaker and Bergkamp is striker. Different role, we can’t compare them
@Douwe Bloot You are more of a pussy than he was.
Unbelievable first touch by Bergkamp. Definitely one of the most underrated footballers of all time.
On my opinion; these two footballing giants, are arguably the best ball-control masters beginning from late 80's up to early 2000's. I could add Dimitar Barbatov to this list, but those two were/are so elegant to watch; and simply makes a neutral a soccer fan 🔥🔥💪💪💪💪
bergamb the best of controling the ball in the air and his technic for passing is genius
Bergkamp pra mim um dos melhores de todos os tempos dos mais técnicos q já existiu
Nothing against ZIdane (whom I admire alot), but there was an abnormal stat that Henry and Zidane almost never assisted each other. It was as if Henry wanted Zidane to be Bergkamp and Zidane wanted Henry to be Ronaldo. Zidane is class but Bergkamp is not only class, but makes other players look class. Bergkamp is the classic Ajax product, efficient one touch passing.
"The game is played with your head, your feet are there to help you."
Zidane for me i feel like zidane has had better influnces better matches and trophies
That stat is false
Zidane assist Henry in WC 2006 vs brazil... 1.0 France. Donkey
Boi Boi wtf guys please stop saying bullshit about zidane or just look some games of him you are totally wrong
@@Croque-mitaine lol you only have 1 example whereas Bergkamp found Henry with a pass every few mins.
Bergkamp was sharper and more clever, Zidane had more overal skill.. Bergkamp thinks 1 step ahead by assisting himself, Zidane didnt need to think a step ahead.. both legends.
perfectly good description
One thing about bergkamp is that his play goes greatly with how his team flow..like he only needs one touch to pass to become an assist..he always have a great vision of the entire Field.
Exactly
Hes not only about bringing the ball under HIS control
Messi and Bergkamp together in one team, that would be a combination from a other planet.😍
Geniuses level 9000
Xavi Iniesta messi bergkamp 🥵🥶
Dennis "the flying Dutchman" Bergkamp simply pure and total ball control one of the best strikers ever.
puza 79 yea
Nice video. Bergkamp is the best
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Bergkamp playing behind the strikers at Arsenal had the lot.. ball control.. goal scoring ability... his passing ability was almost a sixth sense.
Looking back we were so lucky to have him in the premier league a good few people in many years to come will look back and say.. as a kid "I saw Dennis Bergkamp" at whatever club he graced their pitch at, what a player
Differences in position. Bergkamp mostly played right behind the main striker, where his great control and vision allowed him to take one touch and release the ball. He fitted so well in that arsenal team definitely the best foreign player to ever play in the PL.whereas zidane played mostly in the midfield and dictated the pace of the game, either slowing the match down or going for a quick attack. For me what was amazing about both these players is that their control allowed them to receive the ball anywhere on the pitch and you could see neither of them panick, even if they were surrendered by defenders, they would just calmly play there way out not using their speed or athleticism but their brains
Bergkamp is maybe the best skilled and controlled player i have ever seen.
I love zizou for his skills at the midfield ,but Denis Bergkamp made me love football his first touch,controls were amazing he's the best in history for me just underrated.
Both are incredible it’s not important who was the better , I come here to enjoy and both are just amazing, cheers from Australia
No hay duda solo con dos controles de Bergkamp queda claro
La tecnica y control de Dennis es de otro planeta.
3:56 one of the rarest goals ever
Bergkamp, Bergkamp And Bergkamp!!!!!! The best!!! And Zizu is one legend in the futbol but Denis is the best
just realised at newcastle goal, that bergy still got the time to looked at GK’s position first after the touch lol fuckin legend
Albert Sutedja wow you're right. I thought he spun around just going for the ball, but he was calm enough to look at the keeper as well. Man, now that says something about his faith in his technique. Performing a move we have only seen once and knowing you'll pull it off.
oh! thats right but shocking.
He's a GOAT you gotta believe the most skilled player to ever grace in epl period
Its Just Pure filth
Bergkamp had arguably the greatest touch of all time. But Zidane is overall the greatest of all time.
The 2 best players i have ever seen! And i am 40. Zizou nr1 Bergkamp nr2 best control of the ball
Legends, art, masterpieces. No reason to choose...
Blessed are my eyes to see the best version of them, the most elegant,skillful and Technic players, I would chose Bergkamp first as my favorite one because I'm an Arsenal fan, just for that.
Awesome to see so many rate the genius that is Bergkamp in the comments. Thought everyone would say Zidane. These two are in a league of their own with a select other number of players. Ronaldo, Ronaldo 2, messi - not many more in the last 25 years
I think Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best players of the last decades but not so much with regard to ball control. Still pretty good of course, but not up there with the players in this video.
BroodjeEend Yes agreed, his many talents lie elsewhere
Jacob Anderson there’s only one Ronaldo, that is R9, GOAT for me
There has never been a better first touch in the history of the game than Bergkamp's against Newcastle.
Lukaku has a better first touch.
Zidane had a special way of keeping the ball moving up the pitch and his touch always left some momentum with the ball which he would redirect to control the flow of the game, whether that meant up the pitch or to another teammate, all in one motion.
Bergkamp had an equally, if not more beautiful touch, but it was more equipped for his role as a striker, which killed the balls momentum much more than Zidane's touch, which allowed him to use the limited space he had moving up the pitch to the best of his ability whether than meant shooting or going for an assist.
Truly some of the greatest technical talents to ever grace the game.
They are both incredibly talented players that are a joy to watch.But id had to say overall Dennis wins it for me personally.
Zidane is great and all but until someone else can replicate that goal against Newcastle and Leicester there's no way Bergkamp is not the best
Remembered that one week where we have to decide who wins the Goal of the Week. Goal#1 Bergkamp, Goal#2 Bergkamp, Goal#2 Bergkamp
Goal vs Argentina too
Most defenders and goalkeepers definitely don't like facing Bergkamp on his prime.. They will most likely be posted in youtube for many many years being humiliated..
hahaahha some of them became famous because of Bergkamp.
quicknick14 😂😂😂
Zidane is absolute art & genius. His ball control & technique is amazingly fantastic. It's like we seen everything in slow motion, but his opponent would never cought him. Eventhough Bergkamp hv effective first touch. I like both.
Bergkamp masterclass
bergkamp is the best
Just beautiful. Two of the greatest ever footballers.
Both were excellent : just an observation that ZZ had many more magical moments in the National Team especially in clutch matches !
Both had amazing first touch and vision. But Dennis had a better finishing because his position was a striker
Why compare them? They were both fantastic players. Respect for Zidane and Bergkamp.
The Iceman is forever the best ever player for me..
they weren't football players, they were dancers
Both had an incredible first touch..Bergkamp best foreign player in Premier league...but Zidane just edges it for me...was slightly more dynamic and his balance was unreal.
Both are incredible.. but i have to say Bergkamp edges ahead of Zidane in terms of finesse and pure magic for his touch.. while Zidane depends on his athleticism and pace for his control.. he always in a good position while receving the ball and this was due to his quickness to be at those desired positions.. but make no mistake in order to achieve that he definitely has incredible skill of reading the game..
i love those technichal players that can play top level well into their 30s, the level of play of runners like kaka gets down so fast when they cant run anymore
The Bergkamp flick turn is insane till this day
Elegance does not mean aggressiveness. Everything is easy. That's why
Dennis Bergkamp is the more elegant player. His game was without
aggression or athleticism. Everyone can see it in the way Dennis
Bergkamp scores goals. There are a lot of powerless goals like lifts.
The goalkeeper still has no chance. That's why players like Zidane
scored more goals themselves and Bergkamp is the master of the assist.
Well put...although I'd take exception to a small point that you made, I don't think athleticism and elegance are opposites, I think if Bergkamp had more pace and power in his game it wouldn't in any way take away from the grace he displayed on the field.
For me he's the second most elegant player of all time, behind Johan Cruyff, who did have more physicality and speed to his game, but also exhibited a balletic, gazelle-like running style. Indeed Rudolph Nureyev, famous Russian ballet dancer spoke highly of Cruyff.
Also Zidane didn't score more goals than Bergkamp, neither for club nor country, but Bergkamp for sure was the better passer and chance creator.
Man! These 2 players, no matter how crazy the move is they had the balance of a cat (with 4 legs) always in control of the ball and themselves.
Lets not compare Bergkamp and Zidane, both unique players and absolutely epic. We will never see something similar again but one thing we can agree, their first touch / ballcontrol was absolutely mega.
Não tem o que falar de Zidane, que está, junto com Bergkamp, na minha seleção de todos os tempos. O genial holandês só não fez mais estragos nos adversários porque tinha pavor de viajar de avião e deixou de disputar vários jogos importantes em razão disto
Because we dont hv to say any bout Zidane. It's like u see art or magic, without need to say anything it's still art/magic. That way is pinnacle of enjoyment in enjoying art or watch magic show. We just enjoy it. Eventhoug Bergkamp first touch were very classy.
Dennis the “non-flying” Dutchman. Could’ve been easily the best of his time, only to be let down by his fear of flying. Both are awesome.
Nice! I don't think there's that much difference tbh, both have stellar control. I think Bergkamp wins ball control by a small margin, but Zidane had a much bigger impact on teams.
Guys, Zidane single handedly defeated Brazil in fifa world cup semi final 2006
@Bilo Sander it is probably the biggest myth in history of football.
That is literally the only thing Zidane ever did.
@@Sri-wg3ne If you dare to say that, you either don't understand football or you have an agenda! I hope the last for you! Otherwise, you better never comment on football videos again from now on!🤯🤯🤯🤫🤫🤫
@@janklaassen9043 Hahahaha is that supposed to be a curse??
Both amazing in their own way, difference is Zidane took more touches And feints, bergkamp Just controled it And released it.
Differences in position. Bergkamp mostly played right behind the main striker, where his great control and vision allowed him to take one touch and release the ball. He fitted so well in that arsenal team definitely the best foreign player to ever play in the PL.whereas zidane played mostly in the midfield and dictated the pace of the game, either slowing the match down or going for a quick attack. For me what was amazing about both these players is that their control allowed them to receive the ball anywhere on the pitch and you could see neither of them panick, even if they were surrendered by defenders, they would just calmly play there way out not using their speed or athleticism but their brains
@zafar sadik Zidane took a lot of unnecessary touches
Noting against Bergkamp he is a magician but Zidane is in a league by himself
Dennis Bergkamp y Zinedine Zidane mis jugadores favoritos finales de los 90 comienzo del 2000
Thanks for posting. They don’t make players like these no more. 😓
People always go on about Ronaldo, Zidane, Bergkamp, Henry but Rivaldo never gets a mention.
Let's think Rivaldo won the following awards in 1999/00: Ballon D'or, FIFA World Player of The Year, Copa America top scorer, Champions League Top Scorer (1999-2000). Think of the talent around that era. Unbelievable player, had everything, skill, accurate shot/pass, good assist record, could play either wing or as a forward.
Rivaldo is in his own league at his peak, above Zidane, Bergkamp ( not ball control tho' Bergkamp was just too much ) who ever...
4 years ago watching this and now found it again
Bergkamp first touch genius
Zidane all touches genius
Dennis Bergkamp was a very elegant player and his touch so simple but unrealistic
casi 2 gotas de agua... que elegancia con el balon.... Zidane y Bergkamp son leyendas del fútbol.... y Bergkamp por lo que veo a sido un jugador un poco infravalorado por el mundo del fútbol... pero a ojos verdaderos esta en el olimpo de los mejores jugadores de la historia
Когда смотрю игру Беркампа, не могу оторваться до конца видео
Pure technique i would give it to Zidane, the ball literally glues to his feet. When it comes to brain and how his touch affects the game i would give it to Bergkamp. As a CF it was no better partner than Bergkamp, goals and assists came from his touch most of the times. Zidane's impact was on the central of the midfield, which usually is the ''build-up play'' part. Both great, but goals wins you games, thats why i give my vote to Bergkamp.
Wise comment. Nicely analyzed. Fact.
Technique and ball control are glued toghether wich mean if you have good technique you will have good ball control and that's why bergkamp is better than zidan technicaly speaking he can do what he want with one, two or three max touches wich show how his feet were precise.
At 3:15,89th minute against the argies,long ball from Frank De Boer,Bergkamp collects and the rest is the stuff of a true master of his art,and as a bonus the goal brought joy to millions of Englishmen too👍👍😁
Both are genius.
3:57 AS GOOD AS ZIDANE CAN BE DENNIS BERKGAMP WAS JUST MAGIC on another level
That was such an unearthly goal!
Honestly hope Arsenal bid for Berkgkamp again. They need a player like him, even if he is getting on in his career. His ability even at his current age is no doubt special. Would be a perfect sub player.
The man retired in 2006
When I started watching I thought zidane looks good then bergkamp came , wow he just looks in another league and a lot of the time he scored !
Both players have tremendous foot eye coordination. But for sheer technique and timing, bergkamp was better. What zizou did with three to four touches, iceman did it with one. Look at the goals he scored against spurs, Leicester, Newcastle and Argentina, only a genius could pull those stuffs. Zidane had overall better athleticism, as he was stronger and had more power. Bergkamp had more finesse, which could only be rivaled by berbatov and matt le tissier.
Awesome player, truly a World class player his weighted passes are sublime and the vision to find angles and pick out players. He takes the unecessary hardwork out for the attacker after his perfectly weighted passes. makes the attacking player score easier.Never seen a player replicate that ever even of todays standard. Legend.
The two players are strong : Bergkamp has a really good touch with the ball and he is a best finisher .Zidane can dominate the game face to grand team his touch of ball is good and in getting older he knew progress he has won everything.My opinion is Zidane is best because it knew shone in the highlights he has the profile to be grand legend and he is.I respect Bergkamp because he has a very good technique he is a class player.
Dennis berckamp with no debut but people say zidane becauce he won champions league and word cup and also the media give zidane more than he deserved
Zidane didn't won world cup and European championship because he was in a great team. France won because Zidane was in the team (I'm French). Without Zidane, no way to win for France...
Berkamp was unique but I truly believe that if he wasn't so modest and had more confidence, he would have won more. Zidane just had more personality, was more a leader, a killer and a winner. Of course I can never prove this but I am absolutely convinced of this. Gullit, van Basten, Koeman were bigger personalities, and were tougher and therefore won more. Cruijff is the exception because he was a very strong personality but he cared more about good football than winning. If his wife hadn't called him just before the WC final in '74 about his alleged cheating (swimming pool incident) things might have been different.
CecildeMille1 nah France was loaded overall, the likes of Deschamps, Desailly, Trezeguet, Thuram etc...the team was still too good then
no, Zidane was a wonderful player, but Bergkamp was better anyway
CecildeMille
Henry, Thuram, Vieira, Trezeguet, Deschamps, Petit, Desailly, Barthez, Lizarazu, Pires...
France team was huge in 1998, Zidane wasn't even a star at that time.
Zizou has time all by himself. But Bergkamp was ahead of time.
Its so long ago i forgot who played who that day, but i still remember Zidane receiving a ball from the sky, kind of like Roberto Carlos pass against Leverkusen, and stopping it dead at his feet with one touch. Crazy master of ball control.
Thuram in an autobiography told Zizou teammates called him the Washing Machine, because you could give him a dirty ball and he'd it give it back clean lol
Talent wise Bergkamp. Marketing wise Zidane.
Really? I agree Bergkamp is the best, but come on, can't say shit for Zizou..
Fck You in Euro 2000 Berkhamp play like clown compere to Zidane.
bergkamp got shutdown by the italians just like zizou did in the final.
Srll Zizu preformance was better by a mile.
Still
I love Zizou but this one goes to Bergkamp. He was unreal. They don’t make players like him anymore.
Based on what
@@ay613 based on everything
@@edmtutos2512nahhh
@@ay613 who cares about your naaaaah
@@edmtutos2512 those who think zidanes better
bergkamp had far more better control of the ball, but he was in smaller clubs then zidane did. he never won golden ball because his clubs never won the champiobs league, but no doubt that about ball control he's one of the best, and better then Zidane.
Plus maybe he had could have won the CL with Arsenal (btw he almost ended his career with a CL title behind his name even when he did not play a lot that year) if he was not afraid of flying which was a loss when they played away matches.
GuettaOr better than zidane???ha ha.not so.zidane had everything.left foot,right foot.greatest midfielder of all time.
Honestly hope Arsenal bid for Berkgkamp again. They need a player like him, even if he is getting on in his career. His ability even at his current age is no doubt special. Would be a perfect sub player.
day dreamer you even seen bergkamp bruh? Perfect with both feet.
Motilal Motilal tf you talking about? He ended his career loooong time ago
The Bergkamp touch & control & high techniques over Zidane Elegance, Flair & Ball retention, for me..
Both Technical geniuses 😎💯