10. Philipp Lahm
The 30-year-old also proved to be a large part of Bayern's historic treble-winning campaign last season, providing far more than just an assured presence on the right flank.
9. Andrea Pirlo
At the age of 34 Andrea Pirlo remains one of European football's standout performers, combining grace and poise with penetrative purpose in midfield for the better part of two decades.
8. Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Paris Saint-Germain supporters won't need convincing of their forward talisman's big-match credentials, with his time in France including vital strikes against Barcelona and arch rivals Marseille on the way to the club's first Ligue 1 crown in 19 years.
7. Steven Gerrard
An elusive Premier League title may have deserted Steven Gerrard during 15 seasons with Liverpool, but he remains a reliable performer with a proven track record of delivering when the big occasions come.
6. Andres Iniesta
No list compiled concerning performers under pressure would be complete without calling upon the man who scored the biggest goal in the history of Spanish history.
Andres Iniesta smashes home the goal which made sure Spain's golden generation tasted World Cup success in 2010, while also being picked as the star performer in that match.
5. Robin Van Persie
Dutch master Robin van Persie may not be able to rival some of his top 10 contemporaries for silverware, but his ability to deliver for club and country has become almost chilling in its consistency in recent seasons.
4. Samuel Eto'o
Cameroon strike king Samuel Eto'o has the credentials to back up his lofty position in the search for an ultimate big-game player, scoring in three Champions League finals to prove his reputation as an elite performer.
3. Lionel Messi
Barcelona's talisman Lionel Messi is running short of adjectives to describe his excellence, but just falls shy of a place in our Ultimate top two.
2. Didier Drogba
Ivory Coast powerhouse Didier Drogba steals second spot from Messi thanks to continually coming up with the goods during eight years of excellence at Stamford Bridge.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo
A trek round the galaxy has failed find a player more reliable that Cristiano Ronaldo, who has a sense of occasion and prestige few players on the planet can even come close to matching.
A Ballon d'Or debate may rage but Ronaldo's big-match temperament is unquestionable, operating at the peak of his powers heading into the business end of a massive year for club and country.
The 30-year-old also proved to be a large part of Bayern's historic treble-winning campaign last season, providing far more than just an assured presence on the right flank.
9. Andrea Pirlo
At the age of 34 Andrea Pirlo remains one of European football's standout performers, combining grace and poise with penetrative purpose in midfield for the better part of two decades.
8. Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Paris Saint-Germain supporters won't need convincing of their forward talisman's big-match credentials, with his time in France including vital strikes against Barcelona and arch rivals Marseille on the way to the club's first Ligue 1 crown in 19 years.
7. Steven Gerrard
An elusive Premier League title may have deserted Steven Gerrard during 15 seasons with Liverpool, but he remains a reliable performer with a proven track record of delivering when the big occasions come.
6. Andres Iniesta
No list compiled concerning performers under pressure would be complete without calling upon the man who scored the biggest goal in the history of Spanish history.
Andres Iniesta smashes home the goal which made sure Spain's golden generation tasted World Cup success in 2010, while also being picked as the star performer in that match.
5. Robin Van Persie
Dutch master Robin van Persie may not be able to rival some of his top 10 contemporaries for silverware, but his ability to deliver for club and country has become almost chilling in its consistency in recent seasons.
4. Samuel Eto'o
Cameroon strike king Samuel Eto'o has the credentials to back up his lofty position in the search for an ultimate big-game player, scoring in three Champions League finals to prove his reputation as an elite performer.
3. Lionel Messi
Barcelona's talisman Lionel Messi is running short of adjectives to describe his excellence, but just falls shy of a place in our Ultimate top two.
2. Didier Drogba
Ivory Coast powerhouse Didier Drogba steals second spot from Messi thanks to continually coming up with the goods during eight years of excellence at Stamford Bridge.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo
A trek round the galaxy has failed find a player more reliable that Cristiano Ronaldo, who has a sense of occasion and prestige few players on the planet can even come close to matching.
A Ballon d'Or debate may rage but Ronaldo's big-match temperament is unquestionable, operating at the peak of his powers heading into the business end of a massive year for club and country.
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