Cristiano Ronaldo or Brazilian Ronaldo

[Mysterious]

I saw a thread in "MLS Fans" that turned into an argument about who the better player is, although they don't play the same positions, which one do you guys think is the more gifted player?

[JuveFE]

Tough comparison because 1 ronaldo is just getting started while the other may have played his last game 1 week ago. And you can't really compare the 2 right now because one is legend and the other is just starting to build his resume up. Plus they play 2 different positions.

But to answer your question. The brazilian is more gifted than CR7. And thats not a knock on CR7 because to me Ronaldo was the most gifted player that I ever saw play. Everything you wanted in a player. But CR7 is on his way to greatness and many trophies so will just have to wait and see.

[Mysterious]

^^^ I agree with your statements, but personally, I think a midfeilder who can score at C. Ronaldos rate is more rare than a striker who can.

[Twix]

If you're talking about current form, then I'd take Cristiano in a heartbeat.

[Mysterious]

I'm saying both players at 23.

[Twix]

Umm wasn't (fat) Ronaldo injured when he was 23 so that kinda makes it a mismatch already?

[Kufibear]

well,one is a good player,who hasnt really proven that much yet
the other one is one of the best strikers ever
i dont like how unproven players like messi and c ronaldo etc get compared to legends who've won everything
lets see how long he keeps things up

[O Fenômeno]

ID take O Fenomeno easily...you mancs are right...there is only one ronaldo...he wears number 9,from brasil, and will go down as one of the greatest strikers, if not the greatest of all time.

Cristiano is good though....best player right now...however..he hasn't achieved or proven anything yet. But he claims himself to be the best..


Only One Ronaldo..


Ronaldo luis Nazario de Lima

[Kufibear]

^^lol i thought u didnt come here no more

[zenden]

Easy. When he was at his best, nobody could touch him.

http://www.abc.net.au/worldcup2002/galleries/brazil/ronaldo.jpg

[jerrito]

Easy. When he was at his best, nobody could touch him.


Agreed. Comparing the two at 23 (when healthy of course) puts Ronaldo ahead of just about any player in the last 20 years. Really in a class of his own among recent players. I felt sick after each injury I felt so bad for him, because when healthy he was often unstoppable.

[Cool Rob]

I love watching Cristiano Ronaldo play, but the pre-injury Ronaldo 1996-1997 may have been the most talented, gifted player ever. I don't know if Ronaldo's combination of size, strength, spped, and ball skills has ever been matched. Pele, who I think was the best ever, was great for 20 years, but only 1986 Maradonna, 1962 Garrincha, 1974 Cryuff, 75 Beckenbauer, maybe DiStefano in the early 60's can compare with that 1996-97 Ronaldo. Then, even with all of the injuries, he's the alltime leading WC scorer, which is not a subjective opinion.

[Perú FC]

In their best level, I don't have any doubt the option is Ronaldo Nazario.

[Twix]

I concur although C.Ronaldo still has time to improve.

[Ronaldo:el phenomeno]

It is very stupid to compare them now. There is absolutely no doubt Cris Ronaldo is better at this moment, it is true that Ronaldo Nazario Lima was great when he was at his best. Cristiano has started his career very strongly and apart from the different positions they play, I see both as very similar players at the age of 23.

[Kulspruta]

There's absolutely no comparison.

[Ronaldob4hegotfat]

I think the only way you could rate Cristiano better is if you never watched Ronaldo at his best. Cristiano can still improve but I'm sceptical that he will reach Ronaldo's best levels, although he might get rated higher for having a more consistent career in the end. We'll see how Cristiano's career unfolds then make a comparison after.

[Ronaldo:el phenomeno]

There's absolutely no comparison.

Wow, what a great and enlightening post. You have posted great ideas and I think you deserve every credit for one of the greatest posts of all time.

[Kulspruta]

Thank you.

[Hyuuga Neji]

The real Ronaldo, not the Ronald Reagan knock-off.