#3 Lionel Messi
“Ronaldinho was responsible for the change in Barça. It was a bad time and the change that came about with his arrival was amazing.
“In the first year, he didn’t win anything but people fell in love with him. Barça should always be grateful for everything he did.” - Lionel Messi
Messi and Ronaldinho shared a deep bond during the Brazilian's time with FC Barcelona. A young Messi scored his first goal for the club which was assisted by Ronaldinho himself.
When one starts a career with the help of a genius, he ought to achieve great heights. This in reality is Lionel Messi's case as the Argentine is now considered as one of the best players ever to grace the beautiful game. It is Ronaldinho who shaped the modern history of Barcelona and Messi's quote signifies the Brazilian's importance.
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#4 Pele
"It is always a difficult task to pick out the best player but for me, Ronaldinho has been the one who played for the longest duration at the top of his game." - Pele
Brazil's best player ever, Pele had always praised Gaucho for his effectiveness on the field as a result of his supreme skills. Pele regarded Ronaldinho as the player who would win the World Cup for Brazil and the dazzler did just that in 2002.
This comment of Pele reflected Ronaldinho's continued impact for Paris Saint-Germain, FC Barcelona and AC Milan.