Ronaldo is one of the all-time greats of the games no one can argue about that, some even consider him as the greatest of all time.
The Portuguese superstar has many admirers over his exploit and here are 5 quotes from former players, coaches and even rivals.
Eusebio
The Portuguese Legend was a beast in the box and an amazing right foot and won the Ballon d’Or in 1965. He was also the top scorer for Portugal until Ronaldo took over the mantle.
Speaking about his young heir at that time he said: “He has magic in his boots.”
“The first thing you notice about him is that he is incredibly quick and very, very powerful for such a young man.”
“He has great, close control and his technique is excellent. He believes he can do anything with the ball, and that confidence makes him very special indeed.”
Jose Mourinho
Cristiano Ronaldo played at his peak under Jose Mourinho scoring 168 goals and 49 assists in 164 games in three seasons at Real Madrid.
Mourinnho paid Ronaldo the ultimate compliment when he said: “He is the best. The best in the world, yes. Probably the best ever.”
“I saw [Diego] Maradona a couple of times. I never saw Pele. But Cristiano is amazing. This man is the best… Cristiano is a goals machine. He is an incredible player. He is like [Zinedine] Zidane, there will never be another Ronaldo.”
Sir Bobby Charlton
When Cristiano just started playing for Manchester United at a young age he caught the eye of United legend Bobby Charlton.
Talking about Ronaldo he said, “He does things I have never seen from any other player and it really is marvellous to watch.”
“It takes a great player to grab the bull by the horns and make things happen, but he has done it repeatedly.”
Zinedine Zidane
Ronaldo enjoyed the most succesfull time under Zidane, as he won three champions league under him.
Under him he scored 112 goals and provided 29 assists in 114 matches.
Zidane while praising Ronaldo said that: “When you play with Ronaldo on your team, you are already 1-0 up,” said Zizou.”
Lionel Messi
Messi and Cristiano have been at the top of the game for over 15 years now as they have breaking records left and right.
This of course has led to the debate on who is the best among them and the Greatest of All Time.
Having won Golden Shoe in 2013, Messi said: “(Ronaldo) is always there scoring goals in all the games and taking part in his club and the national side.”
“He has been doing that for many years and whether he is at his peak or a bit below it makes no difference.”
