The FIFA World Cup is watched by over 3 billion people and provides the biggest stage of all for the world’s best footballers. However, for a variety of reasons, some of the elite players never get a chance to take part in the greatest soccer show on earth. Here are 13 of the best:

5. George Weah (Liberia)



The Liberia international was one of the most feared strikers of his generation and went on to win a Ligue 1 title with Paris Saint-Germain as well as two Serie A titles during his time in Italy. He first burst on to the European football scene under the stewardship of Arsene Wenger, who was at the helm of Monaco from 1987 until 1994.

However, hailing from a small African country Liberia, who have never qualified for a World Cup, meant that Weah never got the chance to showcase his skills at the highest level of international football.

4. Ryan Giggs (Wales

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