Height in football has its advantages and disadvantages. Players like Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Romelu Lukaku, Peter Crouch, Fellaini amongst others have made good use of their height so far in football.
The World tallest footballer is Kristof van Hout, a 6ft 10in Belgian goalkeeper who plays for Pro-League side Westerlo.
Former Manchester City goalkeeper Costel Pantillmon is the tallest player in the English Premier League as he currently plays for Watford.
Hotsportnews.ml akes a look at the top 7 tallest players in the world today;
1. Kristof van Hout- 6ft 10in (2.08 meters) Belgium, Westerlo
2. Paul Millar- 6ft 10in (2.08 metres) Scotland
3. Vanja Iveša- 6ft 9in (2.06 meters) Croatia, NK Istra 1961
4. Lacina Traore- 6ft 8in (2.03 meters) Ivory Coast, Sporting Gijon
5. Costel Pantilimon- 6ft 8in (2.03 metres) Romania, Ivory Coast
6. Yang Changpeng- 6ft 8in (2.03 meters) China, Yang Changpeng
7. Tor Hogne Aaroy- 6ft 8in (2.03 meters) Norway
