11. "Good vs. Evil" (Nike, 1996)
Does Kobe Bryant show up for no apparent reason?
No, but only because he was focused on starring in Sprite ads with Tim Duncan in the '90s.
Will this ad make you want to go play soccer RIGHT NOW?
Yes! You're going to watch Paolo Maldini execute a perfect slide tackle on a monster, and you're going to want to play right away.
10. "Leo Messi Is All In" (Adidas, 2011)
Does Eric Cantona make an appearance?
No!
Does Kobe Bryant show up for no apparent reason?
No! (No Cantona AND no Kobe? How did this ad even happen?)
Will this ad make you want to go play soccer RIGHT NOW?
Yes! As an added bonus, every time Messi touches the ball, you'll be reminded that you should have listened when your coaches taught you how to dribble and shoot with your left foot. (Sorry, coach.)
9. "Airport" (Nike, 1998)
Does Kobe Bryant show up for no apparent reason?
No!
Will this ad make you want to go play soccer RIGHT NOW?
Yes, because you're going to see that Roberto Carlos howler (at :45), and you will want to learn how to do that immediately.
8. "Own The Game" (Adidas, 2003)
Does Eric Cantona make an appearance?
No!
Does Kobe Bryant show up for no apparent reason?
No!
Will this ad make you want to go play soccer RIGHT NOW?
Absolutely! There's no way you'll hear the words "I'm your first love / Your last chance / The reason you'll be remembered / Or lost" and not want to go outside right this minute and start taking free kicks. This ad is all the motivation you'll ever need.
7. "Joga Bonito: Honor" (Nike, 2006)
Does Kobe Bryant show up for no apparent reason?
No! (Seriously, Kobe, where were you during the "Joga Bonito" years? How'd you miss out on this?)
Will this ad make you want to go play soccer RIGHT NOW?
Yes! If this ad doesn't inspire you to run outside and attempt the Henry backheel goal (at :52), you may have to reconsider your priorities in life.
6. "Joga Bonito: Skill" (Nike, 2006)
Does Kobe Bryant show up for no apparent reason?
No!
Will this ad make you want to go play soccer RIGHT NOW?
Yes! You'll attempt the Ronaldo trap-a-ball-between-your-thighs thing (at :34) a thousand times, and after a thousand failed attempts, you will remember why he is Ronaldo and you are not.
5. "Winner Stays" (Nike, 2014)
Will this ad make you want to go play soccer RIGHT NOW?
Yes, just as long as you're not trying to imitate Iniesto. Get the names right, man.
4. "Impossible Team" (Adidas, 2006)
Does Eric Cantona make an appearance?
No, but pre-headbutt Zidane is here! Allez les Bleus!
Does Kobe Bryant show up for no apparent reason?
No!
Will this ad make you want to go play soccer RIGHT NOW?
Yes! Go out and attempt that Cissé kick (at 1:10) and see if you can do it without falling down. (You can't, but it's worth trying anyway.)
3. "Secret Tournament" (Nike, 2002)
Does Kobe Bryant show up for no apparent reason?
No!
Will this ad make you want to go play soccer RIGHT NOW?
Yes! And you'll definitely want to play while wearing Edgar Davids-style sunglasses, which should really still be a thing.
2. Write The Future (Nike, 2010)
Will this ad make you want to go play soccer RIGHT NOW?
Yes! It'll also make you wonder whether or not you'll achieve the ultimate goal in life: getting a Eurovision song dedicated in your honor, Fabio Cannavaro-style.
1. "Take It To The Next Level" (Nike, 2008)
Does Eric Cantona make an appearance?
No! You'll have to settle for fellow Frenchman Arsène Wenger.
Does Kobe Bryant show up for no apparent reason?
No!
Will this ad make you want to go play soccer RIGHT NOW?
Yes, you will want to play right this minute, ideally also while listening to Eagles of Death Metal. You can do anything while listening to that band. You could lift a Volkswagen over your head while listening to them.
This ad is amazing in so many ways — the stars, the insane first-person views — but it's the soundtrack that makes it the best soccer ad of all time.