Top 10 forwards of all time

#3 Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo's determination to win is unparalleled

To be compared to Lionel Messi is no easy task. To compete with him and match him blow for blow and even surpass him on certain occasions is nothing short of miraculous. Cristiano Ronaldo might be considered arrogant, selfish, self-absorbed and overconfident, but the one thing Cristiano Ronaldo undoubtedly is - a winner.

At an age (33) where most football superstars think about winding up their careers, Ronaldo has maintained his incredibly high standards and was even crowned the Ballon d'Or winner in 2017. Having already scored 42 goals in what is supposedly a bad season, the Real Madrid 'number 7' now stands on the cusp of winning an incredible 3 Champions League titles in a row.

While Ronaldo has evolved his game from being a winger to more of a striker, there is no doubting his efficiency and match-winning abilities for Real Madrid and Portugal. With Ronaldo in peak shape and raring to break every goalscoring record on the planet, it will come as no surprise to anyone if the 33-year-old manages to win his 6th Ballon d'Or title this year.

Ronaldo's brilliance can be seen from this great quote by Pele:

"I admire [Ronaldo], if I had to set up a national team he would be my first pick."