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They come in all sizes!

Featherweight

Saudi midfielder Mohammad Al Shalhoub (left), all of 59 kg, is also one of the shortest men at World Cup 2006, just half an inch taller than Christian Lara.

Baby Maradona, as he was dubbed by teammates, must constantly ward of more powerful players who try to steal the ball from him.

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But this left-flank man, plays a deft and lively game and is famous for his Asia Cup 2000 hat-trick.

Photograph: Thomas Lohnes/AFP/Getty Images

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