There have been many great strikers in the history of world football, but the comparison between the “two Ronaldo’s” has always been the focus of debate among fans. One is Ronaldo Nazário from Brazil and the other is Cristiano Ronaldo from Portugal. Recently, former Brazilian international Julio Baptista gave his opinion on the matter in an interview, saying that Brazil’s “Alien” Ronaldo is far superior to Crowe in terms of strength, which immediately sparked a heated discussion among fans.
The two Ronaldo’s: two of the biggest stars in the world of soccer.
Ronaldo Nazario and Cristiano Ronaldo are both highly regarded in the soccer world. Both have played for Real Madrid and both have played in the World Cup.
The Brazilian Ronaldo is affectionately known as “The Alien” by his fans because his skills are so special. He helped the Brazilian national team win the World Cup in 1994 and 2002, and has won two Ballon d’Or awards. He is a natural striker with his technical finesse, speed and goal-scoring ability.
Cristiano Ronaldo, on the other hand, is known for his strong body, amazing jumping ability and shooting skills. He has won the Ballon d’Or five times, the UEFA Champions League five times, and helped Portugal win Euro 2016. Now, at the age of 40, he is still active on the pitch and working towards his goal of “1,000 career goals”.
Why does Baptista think Nazario is better?
In an interview with footitalia.com, Baptista was asked who is the better of the two Ronaldo’s and he didn’t hesitate to answer:
“Both players have excelled in different eras. While Cristiano is impeccable in terms of consistency and achievements, I’ve never seen a player like Nazario in terms of talent and performance on the field. His form before his injury was truly indescribable. His play was unforgettable to watch. He fully deserves the title ‘The Greatest’.
In other words, Baptista believes that while Crowe stands out in terms of his achievements and efforts, Nazario is more talented as a footballer and even more amazing on the field.
Ronaldo Nazario: humble but confident.
In fact, in February of this year, Nazario himself addressed the question of who is the greatest player of all time. In an interview with ESPN, he said he didn’t like the “who’s better” discussion. He said:
“I don’t like to get involved in that kind of debate. A lot of people always want to be number one, but I prefer to be judged by others. I recognize that Cristiano Ronaldo is a very good player, he has won a lot of titles, scored a lot of goals and had a great career. But I don’t think he’s the greatest player of all time, of course he’s in the top 10”.
He also added a list of all-time players in his head. In his order:
- First place goes to Pele.
- Second place goes to Messi and Maradona.
- Next: Zico, Romario, Cristiano Ronaldo, Van Basten, Zidane, Figo, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho and many more.
He said: “Every time I’m asked this question, my answer is a little different, but the top three basically stay the same.
Evaluations differ, but both deserve respect.
Although both Baptista and Nazario feel that Cairo is not the “number one of all time,” they also emphasize that Cairo is a very respectable player. He has achieved a lot through constant training and hard work.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s success is based on hard work, while Nazario is more like a man born for football. One relies on sweat and the other on talent, but both have left an indelible mark on the history of world football.
Summary: The answer to the question of who is the greatest varies from person to person.
The answer to the question of who is the greatest player of all time will never be the same. Some people love Kairo’s hard work and consistent performance, while others love Nazario’s amazing talent and unique style of play.
That’s the way it is with soccer, there are many styles and many icons. Whether it’s “Alien” Ronaldo or Crowe, they are names that cannot be ignored in the history of soccer. Their stories will continue to influence generations of fans.
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