The most underrated player in the history of the Premier League, so unique, so talented, unlikely to ever see someone play like him again

@denisphelan8987

3 жыл бұрын

I've read Fergie said Le Tissier is one of the greatest players in the PL & didn't know how to plan against. If ture, that says a lot. And I'm a Man United fan. Le Tissier one of the greatest in the PL.

@BigManJay69

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I forgot how good he was. Watching him again, wow. Not many compare. Why wasn’t he an England legend

@BadgerBotherer1

2 жыл бұрын

@@BigManJay69 Should have won 100 England caps!

@SniffBackBetter

2 жыл бұрын

Even more so seeing as now most players in the English leagues aren't even English lol

@rossc9748

2 жыл бұрын

Don't think he was underrated, especially by people that know what they're on about. One man club. Could have had afew moves I reckon, if the media was like it is now back then there would have been transfer rumours constantly or people openly after him. Wasn't the same back then. Could have played more for England but he was too entertainin and showed too much flair....we crave that nowadays

Le Tisser was of a different class brilliant player

@gameligxabi

3 жыл бұрын

Qwerty😂

The Liverpool supporters clapped his goal, 👏 respect . What a player !!

@alanmolyneux5957

Жыл бұрын

I was one of them.

@reetpateet8656

5 ай бұрын

I noticed also, but let’s be honest, to witness that there’s only one thing to do, and it’s exactly what those Liverpool fans did! They appreciated talent! What a player he was.

Goal 7. When even the Kop applaud you scoring against Liverpool.

@man280273

2 жыл бұрын

u'll look stupid not to applaud such a fantastic goal

@007Fusiion

2 жыл бұрын

I had to look up player no.5. He got turned inside out

@paullancaster7066

2 жыл бұрын

@@007Fusiion Not only was he Liverpool centre-half but was England's Centre Half too! Mark Wright...

@007Fusiion

2 жыл бұрын

@@paullancaster7066 Thanks, I did look it up but got a different name

@paullancaster7066

2 жыл бұрын

@@007Fusiion just copied this from a fans forum ....Hi Carl - I think the first time I saw MLT in real life was at Anfield when we lost 4-2. I remember MLT scored a goal so majestic there were Liverpool fans in the Kop applauding him. What does he remember of this goal? He twisted Mark Wright inside out with his movement. 👍

Le Tessier and Dennis Bergkamp were Ice cold finishers, both of them didn't even celebrate wild when scoring a beat goal

@danw1374

Ай бұрын

Yeah Dennis Bergkamp was another class act. Players like that make it look so easy.

One of the most loved british players in Italy. Such an artist!

@jakedovey3008

2 жыл бұрын

Would of been a bigger name in Italy. Sadly we don't respect our talent enough over here.

@francescoangelucci7849

2 жыл бұрын

@@jakedovey3008 is ok. Gazza Gascoigne is by far the british talent that we love the most. Sure would've been amazing if Shearer, Le Tissier, Scholes and Giggs played in Italy, but in life you can't have everything (unfortunately). This is the group of the most loved players from PL, at least we had Gazza ❤

@highplainsdrifter2447

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I think he would've graced Serie A. Such a shame that England's most creative players are consistently overlooked or played out of position in the national team in favour of one dimensional box to box type players. Glenn Hoddle, Paul Scholes, Le Tissier, Joe Cole, Jack Wilshere (before injuries), Michael Carrick unfortunately were all wasted by England. Same thing is happening to Jack Grealish now.

@OllyHutton

Жыл бұрын

@@francescoangelucci7849 I would add the captain, mr. Tony Adams

@natureclips5849

Жыл бұрын

Le Tissier would of been great in Serie A as the play a slower game Could of imagined him at Napoli as they were similar to Southampton at that time struggling but he would been the one man show don’t think he liked playing for the big names he always thrived being an underdog

He was a legend on the field and now he's proving to be a legend off the field too. Top man.

@mickhavermans7319

Жыл бұрын

I'm a Chelsea fan but what a fantastic player he was for the Saints,legend

@collinmorgan9737

Жыл бұрын

YES SIR.

@hamala7437

Жыл бұрын

don't underestimate NUCAS or BLR !! de way eeee runs alwYz against de game playin !!!

@XerxesGammon200

Жыл бұрын

@@mickhavermans7319 Im NOT a Chelsea fan and I feel the same way :)

@xooperz

5 ай бұрын

Legend off the field?? Hardly

Don't think we will ever see a player of his raw talent again. Absolute Saints legend, and loyal to a fault

@svenlittlecross

3 жыл бұрын

man these goals, reminds me of paddy mccourt(not comparing their overall ability), similar character laid back, could produce a work of art out of nowhere, beat 5 guys and score a goal

@azertu2u2

3 жыл бұрын

He was a pl legend not just Southampton!

@samarthsareen7697

3 жыл бұрын

Also Xavi's idol

@davidstratton4586

Жыл бұрын

My favourite player of all time I'm not even a saints fan I also think he's the best midfielder the premier league's ever seen scholes Gerrard lampard no where near as good

@troy8613

Жыл бұрын

@@samarthsareen7697 Xavi is an infidel, he has about 10 idols.

He was so good, probably the most talented English player of his generation. Such a shame he was capped only 8 times by the national team. Only because he played in a relatively small club like Southampton. Just for not calling him up, England deserved to lose the Euro 1996. If he wanted, this guy could have played in any club in the world, from Man U to Real Madrid, and be the best player in any of those clubs, even win a Ballon D'Or. He remained loyal to his club till the end and that's one of the reasons real football fans we admire and see him as a real legend. All my respect and admiration to Le God! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🔝🔝

@truetothegame2928

2 жыл бұрын

rubbish

@garethrevell5873

2 жыл бұрын

@@truetothegame2928 fuck off rubbish. He's got a better highlight reel of goals then Gerrard ffs and that's saying something. Shearer rates him loads, the Best striker PL ever had that's good enough for me. Le Tissier was the bloody business son. Get back in your seat and be quiet. He never wanted to leave Southampton and he didn't. If he went to a Big Club he'd be regarded as 1 of the very best Ever! Don't know what your talking about and obviously don't know about football if you think that's rubbish.

@areyoustupid.....

Жыл бұрын

@@truetothegame2928 what is rubbish exactly?

@Honeybarbecuepumpum

Жыл бұрын

Not probably, he was the best English player of his generation.

@truetothegame2928

Жыл бұрын

@@Honeybarbecuepumpum no he wasnt,, alan shearer and others shat on him from a great height

Matt isn’t just a great player he’s a great guy, really intelligent and a clear step ahead of many others.

@gavinanderson4147

2 жыл бұрын

Yep .. calling out the covid scam.. Great reset...

@emilianozapata175

Жыл бұрын

100%

@mark.lawrence

Жыл бұрын

yes.

@mark.lawrence

Жыл бұрын

@@yerma6836 world class sportsman... & an intelligent critical thinker who questions the narrative... & you are again? because i've never heard of you? some mask wearing pointless simpleton hands face space artist?

@frankmachin5438

Жыл бұрын

That’s the most absurd thing Ive read this year

I've watched the greatest goals by a number of players but no one comes close to Matt Le Tissier and he played for Southampton. What a player.the greatest!!!!

@EduardoRodriguez-xl9jy

Жыл бұрын

Only Dennis Bergkamp is up there, both were kind of similar elegant players.

@felzy314

Жыл бұрын

Yaya toure's is decent. But le tiss is top

@consuetabrevis

8 ай бұрын

Magico Gonzalez is up there too

@dan6058

4 ай бұрын

Marco van basten

I love the Wimbledon free kick. Don't often see goals like that.

@suede2688

3 жыл бұрын

It's so casual and effortless. Genius. Classic Tiss.

@larrystreak1044

2 жыл бұрын

The saints kit man saw a free kick like it in Spain and told le tiss to try it. That's the result. Absolute genius

@-RunninNGunnin-

2 жыл бұрын

He made it look too easy 😂

@HoratioFitzbastard

Жыл бұрын

You've got to be a highly skilled player to make that goal, but you have to be a legend to know you're good enough to make it.

@dipthongthathongthongthong9691

Жыл бұрын

The balls just to try it! Cuz it could go completely wrong and make you look ridiculous.

My new favourite ever player, and an honest and decent man.

Brilliant player, mistreated and sacked by sky sports for being truthful and honest, total respect.

@peternagy-im4be

Жыл бұрын

Good job I've never subscribed to or watched sky

@steaks652

Жыл бұрын

@@peternagy-im4be , well in Peter nagy, respect.

"And that is worth the admission fee alone!" I'd like to see a stand named after Le God!

I feel priveleged to have watched him many times live, and not just as a Saints fan, but a football fan in general, to have witnessed his pure magic!

@millerchassis6119

Ай бұрын

That’s awesome. I could only watch short highlights Here in Australia as a child in the 90’s watching. Before the internet. What was his general play like. Was his touch like in the midfield silky smooth or he liked playing ball first time

absolute worldclass

The most naturally gifted player England has ever had, the fact he only got 8 England caps is a disgrace if he was any other nationality he would of had 70 or 80

@joelwagg8314

2 жыл бұрын

It's more that England selectors have always been biased towards players from top teams. Guarantee that if he played for United he'd have had at least 30 caps

@douglassantiago2730

2 жыл бұрын

If he was Brazilian he would be a national treasure.

@noahcoleman6385

2 жыл бұрын

I reckon rooney edges in talent but still nothing to take away from le tissier

@strumbolli

2 жыл бұрын

Yet if you asked anyone name the 10 best players to play in the Premier league only the Southampton fans would pick him. These 10 goals could be a compilation of any "legend" Maradona, Cruyff,Pele etc they are that good. Only a genius can score goals like that.

@dickmonkey-king1271

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe even 83

A footballer with brains and skill. An individual, like Cantona, Bergkamp, Greaves. Brilliant!

Much respect to the fans on the Kop for applauding his goal in front of them.

He'd be a 150m player today. Easily one of the best penalty and set-piece takers in hustory, and one of the best attacking mids in the pl history.

@007Fusiion

2 жыл бұрын

Not necessarily. I think the reason he never left Saints is because he’s hard to accommodate. Same with England.

@simongray9530

Жыл бұрын

I think you have underrated his price a bit, more like 200m

@natureclips5849

Жыл бұрын

The modern day equivalent is Ward Prowse

@kohikappu

Жыл бұрын

He reminds me of Ward Prowse. Same style, slow as hell but scored in crucial moments.

@denisrincon9381

Жыл бұрын

​@@007Fusiion This comment needs more dislikes.

6 with the right, 4 with the left. Le Tiss could bang with either foot. Too many players today can't shoot with both.

Pole here My favorite EPL player of all time. Loyal to 1 club. Admitted on some on-the-side betting action for extra monies (keep ball after throw-in), but never betrayed the team, always played to win. Legend.

As a youth my mates and I would tune into MOTD just to see what magic Le Tissier produced that week

One of the reasons why Southampton was in the top flight of football in the 90s. Great leader!

@SonnyK248

2 ай бұрын

The only reason 🤣

Despite being a gooner I have nothing but respect for him. Thank you Southampton Football Club for uploading this! I am so grateful as an Arsenal supporter ❤️❤️❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤️❤️❤️

Why does this man not have a statue yet?

Him and Peter Beardsley were my 2 favourite unique players from that time but Le Tissier made it look so easy. A true natural footballer. All the best season Saints from a Toon fan.

@colingeddes2172

5 ай бұрын

As a soton fan, i loved peter beardsley. Brilliant entertaining player. As for le tissier? Le god = genius.

Am a West Ham fan, but I'd happily watch Matt Le Tissier score any day. The man's ball control was sublime.

Although being a Westham fan, I have always admired the skill and vision MLT had, a superb player, one of the greatest

Quality. Absolute quality. As a non Saints fan, I am grateful to have lived through this era

Legend - As a footballer and a great Human Being - His Brain allows him to score the greatest goals ever captured on film, and also he has common sense. A rarity these days! As a Man Utd Fan, I wish you well Matthew - Thank you for the goals, for standing up, not being afraid to be vocal over these last few years. You are the opposite of certain cowards, your inspirational. Take Care and Peace to you and Family!

@pertwee9376

Жыл бұрын

As a (used to be Liverpool fan, when I was interested in football) I agree with you whole heartedly. Matt Le Tissier is as good a person as he was a footballer. He has just given a great speech in London outside of the BBC adding his voice to the many who are aware of what has been going on, and what has been done to the people by this so called government.

@stumble_leiner

6 ай бұрын

Glad to see this comment getting upvotes because a few years ago you would have just gotten snarky replies. Great footballer and even better man.

@xooperz

5 ай бұрын

​@@stumble_leiner yeah, it's a shame how fast people forget braindead conspiracy advocates

And this man played for the national team just a FEW matches duaring his career.... God damn, HOW? A guy who was ahead of his generation

Dangerous truth talker. Sublime player. Respect.

@maximilianu.n.o.2733

6 ай бұрын

sublime class with sublime class on it

Ridiculous how he only got 8 caps for England. The most profound example of big club bias.

@martinjay1419

Жыл бұрын

Because Hoddle (who was manager at the time) didn't wan't anyone to have more natural talent than him. Remember he scored a hatrick in the international friendly game a day or two before Hoddle selected the English squad. A hatrick FFS and Hoddle still would take him......

@boxthorncutter2804

Жыл бұрын

@@martinjay1419 also the era when England didn't qualify for USA 94. Can't think how Le Tiss doesn't get into that shite team...oh yeah...Graham Taylor 😂

@issyjas3309

Жыл бұрын

@@boxthorncutter2804 indeed, I’m not speaking ill of the dead but Taylor was absolute garbage as England manager. Took a team that should have won italia 90 to the edge of oblivion.

@SonnyK248

2 ай бұрын

@@martinjay1419 He took Paul Merson to the 98 world cup and he was playing in division 1 with Middlesborough at the time.

Honestly think the is one of greatest footballers of all time. Ridiculously underrated

A great man

In 1996 Southampton vs Lincoln City at Sincil Bank, I'm sat in the home end as a Lincoln fan and pre match Le Tissier is knocking in free kick after free kick, even though we lost to some dodgy penalty decision Klaus Lundkvam diving I remember, it was an honour to see LE T play.

@natureclips5849

Жыл бұрын

Southampton were really really shit apart from le Tiss the closest you will ever get to one man team

i really wish matt le tissier could keep playing today

My word 😂 those goals are ridiculously disgustingly good. The flick to a sombrero to a volley is sublime ❤

Brilliant player who didn't run after the money but stayed loyal to his club.Dont see much of that these days.Also an intelligent man of principal who doesn't run with the herd ,but stands up for his beliefs and the truth Don't see much of that today either in the so called mainstream media ,football media ,sports etc etc.Well done Matt .Incredible you got such few caps for England ,which was their loss.They could do with you today from what I have seen recently.Thanks for the memories!!

I’m no Southampton fan but watching this video reminds me what a massive talent Matt was, I don’t think you could but together a better top 10 goals from any other player since he retired.

@STST

Жыл бұрын

Earth's not Flat Mate

@711ptj3

Жыл бұрын

Some of these aren't even really his top 10 goals worthy watch other compilations aswell this guy is a gift that just keeps giving even after retirement

@golden.lights.twinkle2329

10 ай бұрын

They didn't show all the ones he missed.

@tigerstripey4885

6 ай бұрын

Earth is flat

@franbatista9062

6 ай бұрын

@@STSTGod tells it in the bible

When a weak foot 25 yrd volley is number 10 on the list, you know its a good compilation.

Matt brought the adage "form is temporary, class is permanent" to a completely different level. Great privilege to see his playing days.

Alors lui c'était un diamant comme j'en ai rarement vu comme joueur !

Great player and wonderful human. Surprised that morally bankrupt Southampton haven't taken the video down. Go Matt.

never heard of him - nor really a football fan - but heard him on Patriot Streetfighter so had to check him out - beyond brilliant brought tears to my eyes as his skill - well done - BTW I am a 64 yr old woman - so true skill knows no boundries

@sidlair428

Жыл бұрын

Get a life

@natureclips5849

Жыл бұрын

The iconic steeetfighter goal v Newcastle 2:45

whos here after Rory waxed lyrical about him?

@barcafans4058

3 жыл бұрын

Rory: If you're bored go google Matt Le Tissier goals

@justsomeguywithoutamustach9072

3 жыл бұрын

@@barcafans4058 lol I’m a Barca fan as well,didn’t expect Barca fans to be watching the kick off but I guess here we are.

@barcafans4058

3 жыл бұрын

@@justsomeguywithoutamustach9072 I mean it's mostly cause I love watching the premier league too, and it's probably the best football content out there without a doubt.

@justsomeguywithoutamustach9072

3 жыл бұрын

@@barcafans4058 yeah it’s brilliant,just a bunch of blokes getting tipsy and speaking what they actually believe (most of the time) These big football studios and pundits don’t understand how refreshing it is for us to just watch some friends have a fun time,and combined with good PL games it’s an experience and a half... You think were gonna win the league by the way?😅

@barcafans4058

3 жыл бұрын

@@justsomeguywithoutamustach9072 mate I have no clue this week is just nuts.. but I quite believe we can do it yeah

The most naturally gifted British footballer since George Best.

@dannydoherty5520

2 жыл бұрын

100%

Yep, he's up there with George Best and Kenny Dalglish as far as I'm concerned. When it comes to, poise, intelligence and skill and they always seem to score goals nobody else could, as they always remembered what the point of the game is. Put it in the back of that net, distance and angle are not a problem 🙂

By far our best player EVER!!! Certainly England’s biggest miss ever as well!

@mrbiker1294

2 жыл бұрын

I can see James ward prowse adding to him

@sirknight1399

2 жыл бұрын

Should have opted for Wales. He'd have given the 1990s Wales team that bit extra to get them to USA 94 and Euro 96.

@paulrispin4989

11 ай бұрын

@@sirknight1399 Should have played for France you mean. He would have a World Cup winners medal.

I'm a Newcastle fan, he only ever scored worldies against us, the guy was a genius 👌

Did it with so much ease, what a player

They say you know when you are watching the Greatest's of all Time when time slows down and they make it look easy.

Loved his cool style, with both right and left leg👍 Not many players who had this skill.

No over the top celebrating either. No sliding on knees or pointing to the heavens or throwing love hearts shapes. Just a class geezer scoring banging goals!

Amazing the discreet pressure applied on him by the media to move to a bigger club. Credit to him for ignoring it.

Brilliant! And great that he stayed loyal to his team

As a 25 year old from London I wasnt aware of this mans talent but watching recent interviews on him and his views on how corrupt these time we live in are. Gave me a massive respect for this man! Brave man speaking his mind while others profit from it.

It was always so good to enjoy looking at this genius enjoying himself with the game!

Just a brilliant player. And I love his honesty and opinions.

whenever I want to sit back and relax, I watch Le Tissier goals. His are the most beautiful I ever saw. Phenomenal talent.

Those goals were absolutely magnificent from a very talented and genius of a player

Not a Southampton fan, but I love watching old Matt Le Tissier videos.

@eriklakeland3857

2 жыл бұрын

Samezies

@colingeddes2172

2 жыл бұрын

The legend that is le god. Every goal a beauty.

What a footballer, what a bloke, awesome, and I'm a United fan!

Arsenal fan here, as much as I love Henry, this man is a true Premier League God. Sadly we won't see raw talents like this in years

Sublime. What a legend.

Can somebody explain to me why as a football fan, a premier League fan, a Liverpool fan and a ballers fan I just hear from (LeGod) this guy at 36 yo? I'm not from England but this is not just me! this guy is not recognize worldwide while he's probably one of the best English player I've ever seen. Wtf with the coaches in the national team who didn't give him enough chances ??? I'm Cameroonian and we love football and this is not fair for this guy and for us the fan who would have loved to see him play more.

@HoratioFitzbastard

2 жыл бұрын

It's because he played for perennial strugglers Southampton his entire career rather than moving to a marquee club in the Premier League or in mainland Europe.

Genius On pure skills and creativity he really belongs to the very best

Amazing goals and player. 4 of the 10 were screamers with his weaker left foot. England in the 90’s struggle down the left side, shame Matty was overlooked so many times. He will always be a legend to me. COYR

Watching him control the ball & score reminds me of Dennis Bergkamp. What a great player he was

LE GOD , great to watch . Southampton lucky to have such loyalty

Sensacional . I am fan brasilian . 👏👏👏👏👏👏🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

skill to equal his integrity.

Amazing finisher. Xavi said he had hardly seen a better player

Very underrated player who could get great goals with left or right foot. All his goals had a touch of class about them. A truly great player, and a really nice bloke who speaks so much sense.

Absolutely brilliant Le Tessier... Thank you for the great entertainment on the pitch. You were one of the finest footballers England has produced... God bless you and your family.

Probably one of the most underrated English players to ever exist. Definitely should have had more caps!!

Sublime goals from a sublime player , what a talent ' Le Tiss ' was and I also like the way the Liverpool fans in the Kop , showed their appreciation of his talent when he scored there , a lot of them applauded him , hats off.

He is absolutely brilliant and underrated

Artist as a player ..and a man with a back bone .. inspiration thanks for all

Had the privilege of watching some of those goal live, he really was an exceptional talent.

What a player

What a class. What a player.

For me he had that genius that gazza had. No thought at all about what he was doing next he just took the ball as it came and conjured pure magic. Very underated and could have played in any team in europe from 92 to 97. Gem of a man too.

@daviebananas1735

6 ай бұрын

Le Tissier is the player people thought gazza would become.

One of the classiest, most gifted English players in history. They are so few in number compared to other nations. Now that he's been branded an anti vaxer, I like him even more now! Hope he keeps at it!🙏👍

Absolutely incredible watching this man play football. Magic in his boots, so underrated it's criminal

Honestly never heard of him and now wonder why? Such amazing skill and character.

A true man of the people right here

He made the world class defense of Manchester United including Schmeichel look like a bunch of amateurs. He was that good.

@shesbaldbutiwould

2 жыл бұрын

world class lol

@truetothegame2928

2 жыл бұрын

what a load of boll*x, Ferdinand would have smashed him to bits

@comicfellow

Жыл бұрын

@@shesbaldbutiwould At that time, it was a very good defence. Probably not completely world-class, but still excellent. And Schmeichel was probably one of the best keepers in Europe back then.

@shesbaldbutiwould

Жыл бұрын

@@comicfellow Very good by what standard? used to get ripped in Europe from what i remember unless it qualifies as very good because it could keep Chris Sutton and the like quiet (sometimes)

@MistaZULE

Жыл бұрын

@@shesbaldbutiwould ucl finals, winning the premier league multiple times.. we get it you hate United, doesn’t mean you have to lie.

Insanely talented

this man is an absolute legend

A lot of player Top 10 videos can be quite ordinary or disappointing, but Le Tisser's is just blockbuster goals from 10 to 1. I say this as a Liverpool fan of 40 years.

Truly Outstanding Player... Ever !!!

Just seen him live on stage, what a legend and not just football wise, Speaking up when others stay quiet top man

Io sono tifoso del Southampton perché ero innamorato di questo fantastico giocatore. Let's go Saints....from Italy

Who can dislike le tissier???

@elijahkhaira

3 жыл бұрын

Just jealous skates!

@azertu2u2

3 жыл бұрын

@@elijahkhaira damn right and I'm a united fan, he was a beast

@elijahkhaira

3 жыл бұрын

@@azertu2u2 do you Man U fans even know who the skates are (just wondering of how well known that nickname is)?

So composed and gracious, pure class 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

I watched him live many times, he hardly missed a game including mud, snow and crap midweek away games at the other end of the country. He was totally committed to the club, the fans idolised him and his team mates loved having him alongside them, they knew they had a chance with him in the side. When I started playing I always thought, wrongly of course, that if I trained hard enough, got fit enough, ran enough I could be like Bryan Robson but I 100% knew that no amount of training and effort could make me as good as Le Tiss, an absolute footballing genius and worth the admission alone.

My all-time favourite footballer. Left foot or right foot, twinkle-toed skills, just amazing.