After scoring his 100th goal, I point out reasons why Cristiano Ronaldo is the best in the world:
1. Creativity
There are lots of players who have a creative side to them but Ronaldo is a player who can create from scratch. His passing ability is sublime along with his vision is one of the factors that won United the season. It seems like he has a third eye and the only other player who as good as Ronaldo in terms of creativity is Barcelona’s Leo Messi.
2. Dynamism
His speed causes problems for defenders and his speed off the ball is just amazing. Ronaldo's goal in the CL final last year, when he made a brilliant run in to the box and headed powerfully past Cech. Ronaldo’s explosiveness and direct running from wide positions is key for United, but when he plays as a forward he is not as affective. He can destroy teams on the counter in a blink of an eye.
3. Shooting
His finishing is great, his ability to shoot from just about anywhere is even greater. Scoring 42 goals last season shows you he is the deadly force in the world of football and can stun keepers easily. From superb free kicks to magical backheeling, Ronaldo has all the ingredients to succeed.
4. Heading
Being able to head the ball is what can win matches and Ronaldo can. He scored eight goals with his head last season, and for a flair player that is very rare. He is 6′2″ which is the perfect height to win the ball in the air.
5. Age and Success
Ronaldo is just 23-years-old, which is a really important factor. At such a young age to be branded "the best player in the world" is an achievement in itself but to actually win the award is bigger. Success such as winning the Premier League twice, the Champions League, European finalist, and Portugal vice-captain to name but a few.
6. Teamwork
He has improved his teamwork vastly since he first arrived at Old Trafford and creates a formidable partnership with Wayne Rooney. Some people will say that the Portuguese star is too selfish but he can actually work with anyone. He created nine assists last season which shows he is a team player.
7. Improvisation
His improvisation is one of the magical things about him. Remember the backheel he scored against Aston Villa last season? Or the free kick against Portsmouth? His tricks with the ball are just amazing to watch how he can easily confuse a defender.
8. Mentality
The lad has a lot of confidence and self belief which is important to every footballer on the planet. Cesc Fabregas says "Football is nearly 80 percent in your mind. You can have the talent but if you don’t have the head you will go nowhere." Exactly.
And that’s why, folks, I think Cristiano Ronaldo is the best in the world.
Agree with this article? Please comment your thoughts.
This ARTICLE was from my Site: manutd24.wordpress.com On September 30, 2008
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about 1 month ago
You fail. Lionel Messi is a far better player.
from about 1 month ago
maybe aftr he scores 42 goals he can come out of his hole......barca had a pooor season last year and so did he nobody deserves it xcpt ronny
about 1 month ago
You left out diving.
about 1 month ago
Kaka,Messi and Ronaldinho are all light years ahead of this loser.
Vice-Captian of the spanked Portugal team....6-2 hahahhahahahaahhhahahaha hehe ho
from about 1 month ago
And how can you say they are better than him?
about 1 month ago
yes, ronaldo is the best player in the world. at times he has a bad attitude, and he does dive too much, but no other player is really there with him, he is the best in the world. people don't rate him because of their prejudice towards him, but if they actually just looked at his technical ability, his skills, his goalscoring ability, his athleticism, then it is clear he is head and shoulders above the rest. those are the key aspects of a player's game, not their attitude or ability not to dive, that doesn't give you results on the pitch, does it? the fact is, ronaldo has worked extremely hard, has amazing skill and ability, and is by far the best in the world.
and believe it or not, i actually hate the man, i'm just looking at his ability from a completely unbiased point of view and i have to admit he is the best in the world, much better than kaka, messi or robinho.
about 1 month ago
... what has kaka done for milan this season?? nothin there in like the 27th place.. what has messi done for barcelona since he got there? NOTHIN no spanish leages.. am not going to even mention chapmioins leage because he never even made it to the semifinalsa.. on the other hand ronaldo has won the premier league for manchester united since he got there.. last yr he won the champions league for them and he has no help from the team that run around.. and on the other hand milan and barcelona has muchhhhh better players then his team does..about the portugal and brazil game he couldnt do anything because he is the only player there.. its 1 vs 11 i don think the 1 is going to win now is it? anyway its not like ur kaka did anything in that game either.. there was 6 goals scored.. how many did he score out of them? NONE.....when you see ronaldo a.k.a the best player in the WORLD get the title of the best in the world ;)
about 1 month ago
Naaaahh Messi's the best. I watch Ronaldo play and I say damn he's good. I watch Messi play and I don't say anything because I'm left speechless. I recently watched a few games in which Cruyff was playing, and he has a similar effect. Ronaldo is better than Messi at heading and he can hit the ball harder, but Messi's better at everything else. Ronaldo will win European and World Player of the Year, and probably deservedly so because last season he had an unbelievable season, but Messi is the better player.
about 1 month ago
Yes and Messi deserves to be the president of Argentina as well because he is their best politician! I mean why not, he doesnt have to prove it to be the best right? Anyway Ronaldo took the ballon d'or by almost double the votes. And Kaka hehe is exactly in the right place 8th!
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