Winning the World Cup is the dream of every child passionate about soccer, and the greatest achievement a player can aspire to. However, soccer is a team sport: individual talent is not enough to win the World Cup. A competitive team and a bit of luck are essential to earn the most desired of trophies.
For these reasons, many of the greatest players in history never had the privilege.In this gallery, we remember some of the most iconic of the bunch.
Click on to discover the best of the best who missed out.