Habana, recently inducted into the International Rugby Hall of Fame and the Springboks' all-time leading try-scorer with 67 tries in 124 Tests, said All Blacks captain and flanker Richie McCaw was known for his commanding leadership and unmatched flanker skills.
He said wing Joe Rokocoko was an electrifying All Black who was known for his speed and agility.
Also on the list was England's World Cup-winning first five-eighths Jonny Wilkinson, who was pinpoint in his accuracy and able to deliver in clutch situations.
Fellow Springbok lock Bakkies Botha was on his list because he redefined physicality in rugby, and British & Irish Lions and Wales wing Shane Williams was another because of his elusiveness.
Habana said the Springbok side, which won consecutive Rugby World Cups in 2019 and 2023, is the best in South African history.
"Winning back-to-back World Cups, holding the No1 spot in the world rankings, and having three players nominated for the World Rugby Player of the Year this year [2024] – it's phenomenal what this team has achieved under Rassie Erasmus."
Inspired by South Africa's 1995 World Cup success, Habana said being part of South Africa's 2007 World Cup triumph was a pinnacle in his career.
The impact of those successes and the most recent Cup wins was significant for South Africa.
"If you're not from South Africa, it's hard to grasp how much rugby means to us. Our nation's history is complex and divided, but rugby has this incredible ability to unite us."
He said seeing Siya Kolisi, the first Black captain of the Springboks, life the Rugby World Cup after the final in 2019 was a watershed moment.
"It speaks volumes about the journey of our team and country."