Ahmed Shobair

Ahmed Shobeir's greatest accolade is the back-pass rule, a change to the laws of football that came directly from his tactics at the 1990 World Cup. While no golden trophy bears his name, his legacy is written into the rulebook of the sport. He is revered in Egypt as a pioneer of modern goalkeeping and a voice that shaped football broadcasting in the Arab world.His son's success adds another layer to his legacy, as the Shobeir name continues to be associated with excellence between the posts. For a player who never won a Ballon d'Or, Shobeir's impact on the global game is undeniable.