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#1 Cristiano Ronaldo
In my strong opinion, Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest footballer to have walked the Earth. His extensive list of accomplishments, incredible versatility, and all-round game mean that no-one else has topped him so far.
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Having dominated world football for the better part of 15 seasons, it wouldn’t feel right to not have Cristiano atop this list. He started his dominant career in Manchester United, winning multiple Premier League titles and a Champions League.
Highlighting his incredible ambition, he went to lead a rebuilding Real Madrid side for 9 phenomenal seasons. His goal-scoring ability was incredible, banging in 450 for Los Blancos, to go alongside a trio of consecutive Champions League wins. A recent move to Juventus is also paying early dividends and only adds to his legacy going forward.
Another thing that sets him apart from players like Messi is his quality on the international stage. He has an incredible 85 goals in 107 games for Portugal, leading his side to the Euro 2016 crown. Arguably the most tenacious and determined footballer we’ve ever seen, I’m proud to have Ronaldo atop this list.
