


While it has been in use for a long time, the term was popularised in the 20th century by heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali, who, in 1964, declared himself «the greatest» after defeating Sonny Liston. It is a tag which is reserved for the individual who is deemed to be the undisputed master of their sport.Īs well as exceptional talent, in order to be considered the GOAT, the individual must also maintain a consistent high level of achievement. GOAT (or G.O.A.T.) is an acronym which stands for ‘greatest of all time’.

What is the definition of the “GOAT” in football?
