#6. Cristiano Ronaldo

Just like Lionel Messi, Ronaldo might go up a few places in the greatest players of all times list by the time he hang up his boots. Currently 30 year old and still going strong at the top of his powers. Ronaldo is one fit athlete who started his career in Portugese team Sporting Lisbon playing as forward who had pace and wide range of skills to bamboozle defenders. Manchester United saw the talent and signed him up at first opportunity. Ronaldo graced the premier league in 2003 and showcased his talent with outrageous fast step overs and other skill (often frustrating his team mates). But with in a couple of years he was matured and putting up top notch performances for United.

He was part of a very successful era in United history where they won three back to back premier league titles and won 2008 Champions League final against Chelsea and won Fifa best player of the year award (Ballon Dor). In 2009 he moved to Real Madrid for a record-breaking fee $100 million. In Real Madrid his career really took off and he scored goals for fun.

Moving to Spain meant he will be compared to other current great of football Lionel Messi on weekly basis and both have developed a super sporting rivalry where they are trying to ourscore each other every week. Ronaldo won his second Champions League title this time with Real Madrid and also won 2012-13 La Liga title with Real Madrid. His national team career with Portugal has been disappointing to say the least but we have seen flashes of brilliance.

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