If there was ever a player who ENJOYED hurting people, it was Kevin Muscat. The Australian defender was literally voted 'the most hated man in football' by fans, and he earned that title with some of the most horrifying tackles in the history of the game. Multiple opponents had their careers ended by this man.
Country: Australia Position: Right-back / Defender Career: 1991-2009 Clubs: Sunshine George Cross, South Melbourne, Crystal Palace, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Rangers, Millwall, Melbourne Victory
The Rap Sheet
- His tackle on Matias Vuoso in 2004 almost ended the striker's career — the leg was nearly broken in half
- Injured Christophe Dugarry so badly in 2000 that the French World Cup winner needed months to recover
- Was successfully sued by Charlton's Adrian Williams after a career-threatening tackle
- Collected red cards at every club he played for across four different countries
- Was banned multiple times but somehow always came back to terrorize more opponents
The Verdict
Kevin Muscat was not just dirty — he was DANGEROUS. Other villains on this list are here for drama and controversy, but Muscat genuinely ended careers. The most feared defender in football history, and that is not a compliment.
Tomorrow: #25 — Stay tuned for the next villain!
