Well. At the outset I agree that this is a very subjective calls. But Milla was identified by IFFHS as the second-greatest African player of the last 100 years. Many praise Milla on account of his longevity, but he is one of the few Africans to make a major, vivid impact at a World Cup (like Omam-Biyik and Papa Bouba Diop) whose numbers and honours can back up his immense reputation.

He remains the oldest player (42) to score at a World Cup (1994).

Milla was twice African Footballer of the Year and made the podium a further three times. He made the FIFA 100 and voted by CAF as the African Player of the Century.

He represented Cameroon at three World Cups and won the Cup of Nations twice. He was top scorer at the tournament twice and was also Player of the Tournament in 1986. No player can claim to have dominated the continent’s football in the 80s like Milla.

Milla traipsed around a number of clubs in Cameroon and France, accruing some marvellous scoring records at Saint-Etienne, Montpellier, Leopard, Pelita Jaya and Tonnerre.

He won several honours, including a handful of French Cups, but never claimed a major league.
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