Best Soccer Commentators of All Time: Across Languages

With its passion and drama, soccer has caught the attention of millions all over the world. Outside the soccer field but still in the stadium are voices that present the tales of epic showdowns to enhance the fans’ viewing experiences. Here are the five best soccer commentators of all time whose unique commentary styles have become invaluable to the sport!

John Motson

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When it comes to soccer commentary, John “Motty” Motson is a household name. Motson kicked off his career in 1971. For over 40 years, the famous English commentator spent decades covering matches for BBC. He was renowned for his ability to translate the excitement and drama of matches into words and his signature “Now then.” Moreover, Motson had an iconic radio voice that added a unique element to his broadcasts.

The legendary commentator covered 10 World Cups and 29 FA Cup finals. As one of the best soccer commentators, he holds the record for the highest number of games covered by a commentator, with over 2000 soccer matches. Motson retired in 2008 – however, his love for his job brought him right back into the hands of TalkSport in 2017.

Some of his well-known quotes, as reported by All Football, include ‘The Crazy Gang have beaten the Culture Club’ from the 1988 FA Cup final and ‘Hold the cups and glasses at home. You can smash them now! David Beckham has scored for England!’ during England vs. Argentina in the 2002 World Cup Qualifiers.

Peter Drury

Next on the list of the best soccer commentators is the famous Peter Drury. For over 20 years, Drury has used his smooth yet authoritative voice to make an undeniable impact in soccer commentary. The soccer commentator is known for dishing accolades only when they are truly earned. Peter Drury has a unique, perhaps poetic, way of conveying emotions from historical moments.

He is the originator of the iconic ‘Goal Bafana Bafana!’ that went viral during the 2010 World Cup. Another legendary commentary quote from Drury happened when Pep Guardiola substituted Gabriel Jesus for David Silva. Peter Drury said, ‘Jesus for Silva, a move Judas Iscariot will be proud of. Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City scores from a cross. And Jesus heads home from the cross.’ Simply outstanding – Peter Drury is truly the best in the world at what he does.

Pedro Ernesto Denardin

Hailing from Brazil, Pedro Ernesto Denardin is one of the few who can evoke the emotions of fans during soccer games, making him one of the best soccer commentators. Fans and footballers alike love and respect the Brazilian soccer commentator due to his style of referring to players as sons and the fans as family.

Coupled with his dramatic pauses and enthusiastic calls, it is no wonder why Denardin has been praised as arguably one of the best soccer commentators of Brazilian and international football. His iconic phrase ‘Go! Go! Go!’ has become one of his trademarks.

Martin Tyler

In recent years, the Sky Sports’ Martin Tyler and Andy Townsend duo grew to become one of the most anticipated coverage of the Premier League. During his career with Sky Sports, Fox Australia, and Premier League Sports Predictions, 74-year-old Tyler was particularly known for his ability to comment on match highlights with excitement and enthusiasm.

In the 2011/12 Champions League, Chelsea had to defeat the giant Bayern Munich. Didier Drogba took up the responsibility of scoring a much-needed goal, declaring Chelsea as the winner. This turn of events sent Martin Tyler reeling into his ocean of creativity, saying ‘‘HE’S DOOOOOONE IT. THE GREATEST NIGHT IN THE HISTORY OF CHELSEA FC, EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS. THEY’VE BEATEN BAYERN IN THEIR OWN BACKYARD. THEY’VE FOUND THE HOLY GRAIL.’

In 2012, Manchester City won their first Premier League trophy. The win clinched with Sergio Aguero’s jaw-dropping goal led Tyler to give soccer fans one of the most famous soccer commentary quotes in history – ‘Manchester City are still alive here… Balotelli… AGUUEERROOOOOOOOOOOO! I SWEAR YOU’LL NEVER SEE ANYTHING LIKE THIS EVER AGAIN!’ He was right – we haven’t seen anything like it.

Brian Moore

This list of the best soccer commentators of all time would be incomplete without the legendary Brian Moore. Regarded as the father of football commentary, Brian Moore not only created but perfected the art of soccer storytelling and analysis. With 9 FIFA World Cups and over 20 Championship Cups under his belt, Moore established himself as one of the greatest soccer commentators ever to live.

Also known as the voice of football, Moore spent the last decade or so of his career commentating with Ron Atkinson or Kevin Keegan. His ”Shaw, Williams, prepared to venture down the left. There’s a good ball played in for Morley. Oh, it must be! It is! Peter Withe!” quote is on the North Stand in Aston Villa.

Closing Remarks

Soccer is a sport that welcomes all genders, ages, races, and other diversities. These five individuals have made legacies out of capturing the energy, drama, and emotions of matches and conveying them in their unique styles to fans. These iconic soccer figures have supplemented the viewing experiences of millions of fans all over the world. They are inarguably the best soccer commentators of all time.

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