Former and current soccer stars disagree on who ranks Cristiano Ronaldo among the best.
Past and present soccer stars Cristiano Ronaldo is no doubt ranked among the greatest players in history, especially after winning 5 Ballon d’Or, 5 Champions League Championships, 7 League titles, European Cup of Nations and countless other awards.
Celebrities in the world of football have voted the 39-year-old Portuguese star as the best player of all time.
Below is a list of stars who consider Ronaldo to be the greatest of all time.
Frank Lampard
The former Chelsea legend considered Lionel Messi a great player, but later retracted his comments and told the newspaper “The Overlab” in 2021, “You know, I always admire Messi, but I think of Ronaldo’s level and his good numbers and important goals in big finals.. . “I can give him the goodness.”
👀 Frank Lampard chose Cristiano Ronaldo over Lionel Messi pic.twitter.com/QSIWlXVcq3
— Ronaldinho’s App Feed (@RonAppFeed) November 27, 2021
Steven Gerrard
Like his former England teammate, Gerrard has changed his tune when discussing the greatest player in recent years, describing Ronaldo as the undisputed greatest.
“Ronaldo still has a lot to offer in football,” said Saudi Al Itifaq coach Gerrard. I have been watching some of his matches and results for about 6 months.. I think since then the Saudi league has become the focus of everyone around the world.
Roy Keane
Kane believes that Ronaldo has reached a great level, the star said Ex-Manchester United: “His continued brilliance is not natural ability but the result of hard work.
“He is brave and brilliant. I think his form in the last few months will make him better than Messi.
Roy Keane named the world’s best three players
1️⃣ Cristiano Ronaldo
2️⃣ Diego Maradona
3️⃣ Zinedine ZidaneHow do you get along with Ken? pic.twitter.com/8HbhAwBB1u
– Hansrafael (@Hansrafael19) October 12, 2022
Iker Casillas
When asked to name the best player of his era, former Real Madrid and Spain goalkeeper Casillas gave a short answer: “Cristiano”.
Roberto Carlos
Carlos told Fox Sports in 2017: “Nowadays when you talk about football, you talk about Neymar, Messi, Ronaldo, and for me Cristiano is the best.” He wants to be better every day. That’s the difference between him and Messi.
“Leo is a phenomenon, but in terms of training, professionalism, focus, motivation and success, Cristiano has an advantage over others.”
Kylian Mbappe
It’s no secret that Ronaldo is Mbappe’s idol, and the French striker has described the French striker as the greatest on many occasions.
Mbappe: I always thought Ronaldo was the best player in the world, but after playing with Messi this season, I realized I was right. pic.twitter.com/JmNXWkm9kB
— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) May 1, 2022
Zinedine Zidane
Shortly after Ronaldo won his fifth Ballon d’Or, former Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane praised the Portuguese star.
Asked if Ronaldo was the greatest, Zidane replied: “Yes.” His numbers speak for him, there are no more words to describe Christian. What he does is unique.
Zidane thinks Cristiano Ronaldo is not at the level of Lionel Messi 😳 pic.twitter.com/EzJJe8tmXN
— LSPN FC (@_LSPNFC) May 17, 2022
Giorgio Chiellini
Italian defender Chiellini told ESPN “Ronaldo” when asked to choose between two great men of our time.
Marcelo
“I have played with the Brazilian Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Van Nistelrooy, but Christian is the best I have played with,” Marcelo said. “He’s one of the most complete players I’ve ever seen.”
Ryan Giggs
“I’ve played with Christian, so I’d pick him,” Giggs said of his opinion of the greatest player in history. He is an outstanding player in the Portuguese national team and in all the leagues he has played in.
