They say size matters, and height might be the only thing some of these names are remembered for
Even in the modern age of progressive football, a great deal of youth academies put size above all else when they're scouting their ranks for the next 'big' player on their books.
However, if Lionel Messi's career is anything to go by - or that of Juan Mata or Santi Cazorla - there's a lot to be said for being born with a low centre of gravity.
But let's be honest, what matters most for a successful career in football is talent - something few are born with, whether you have designs on a towering centre-back or a diminutive forward.