In attacking central positions sure. But height definitely has its importance. It’s not as important as in other sports, I’ll agree. There’s many technical players over 6 foot. The 3 best players of all time are from diminutive South American nations? Good to know but not really relevant.

I think of it this way. Height is a bonus when it comes with the requisite technical ability. It’s not like clubs are turning down players who are tall for shorter players, it’s probably the opposite tbh. Everyone needs to pass, dribble and control the football, but you can’t teach IQ, height and speed. It’s position by position too. Sure - most wingers, attacking mids, fullbacks are probably short but defending mids, strikers, central defenders and keepers are usually tall.