Sir Beckham ?

for silly haircuts & stupid tattoos & marriage to that talent less stick insect, for football, the great g best said
He can’t head a ball can’t dribble can’t tackle can’t use his left foot he’s average
absolute nonsense, was easily the best player in the world in 99 and should have won the world player/ballon d'or. Add in that he never gave less than 100% in and England shirt, despite making a very memorable mistake, won titles in 4 countries, played for top teams all around Europe, and captained his country. Other than that, he's shit
 
I thought he was a very good player, but the best in the World in '99?
Not in my opinion...

Unfortunately for him during that period, he was surrounded by some exceptional players from around the globe who had a more credible claim for 'Best in the World'.