The Champions League has been really interesting this season
1) Cristiano Ronaldo
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Ronaldo is the best finisher in Europe this season
Cristiano Ronaldo has reminded us of his position as the greatest player in the history of the Champions League several times this season. The Portugueses has been the most impressive performer in the competition this term. In fact, no one can compare with the amazing statistics he has already recorded to his name.
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The winger has now scored in every single match in the tournament this season. His 15 goals in 10 appearances means that he has now scored 1.5 goal(s) in every game. Ten of his goals were scored with his right foot, 3 with the left and the remaining 2 with his head, to demonstrate his total completeness. He has also converted 20.8% of the total 72 shots he attempted.
Moreover, the Real Madrid legend became the first player to score in 10 straight Champions League matches as well as the only superstar to score over 10 goals in the competition this season. In fact, there are no words to describe the 5-time Ballon d'Or winner. As far as the UEFA Champions League is concerned, Ronaldo is in a league of his own. Clearly, he remains the most clinical finisher in the European tournament this year.
Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.
Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.
Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.
In his free time, Jidonu raps and produces music, and also enjoys reading and swimming.