Is Cristiano Ronaldo still a top player?

Conclusion-

Looking into his future

A few factors can suddenly cause a rapid decline in a player.

A recurring Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury, or a series of short-term injuries in a span of a year or two as an example.

However, while there is no way to predict the future of any player, the Portuguese superstar is not your average 33 years old player on the decline, neither physically or in terms of adaptability.

Further, if anyone is going to prolong Cristiano's Ronaldo's career as a top player challenging for the league, it is going to be his arch-rival, Lionel Messi. It is true, that the Argentinian Magician has cost Ronaldo 5 Ballon d'Ors but it is his rivalry with Messi to be the world's best player that has pushed him and vice versa.

Either player has suggested that they are not obsessed with being the best in the world, they undoubtedly push for it. As long as Lionel Messi continues to perform at a high level, Ronaldo will push himself to extract every bit out of his body and mind before he decides to walk away into the sunset of a retirement league like the MLS or the Chinese league.

But what do you think? can Ronaldo win another Ballon d'Or again? and how many good years do you think he has left in him? Let us know in the comments section below.