Cristiano Ronaldo claims that statistics demonstrate he is the greatest of all time in football, stating, “I am the most well-rounded player to have ever played.”

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Meanwhile, in a separate but equally captivating narrative, Cristiano Ronaldo has boldly proclaimed himself as “the most complete player to have existed.” The Portuguese forward, now plying his trade at Al Nassr, believes that the statistics firmly place him ahead of footballing legends such as Lionel Messi, Pele, and Diego Maradona in the debate over the sport’s greatest of all time.

For over two decades, the rivalry between Ronaldo and Messi has captivated fans worldwide, with each player amassing a dedicated following eager to champion their preferred icon. However, in a recent interview with El Chiringuito, the 39-year-old Ronaldo took the opportunity to lay out his case for supremacy.

“Who’s the best goalscorer in history? It’s about numbers. Full stop,” Ronaldo asserted, as reported by ESPN. He went on to highlight his remarkable achievements, noting, “I was looking the other day, and not being left-footed, I’m in the top 10 goalscorers with their left foot in history. And with my head, and with my right foot, and penalties. All of them.”

Ronaldo continued to make his case, stating, “I’m talking about numbers. I think I’m the most complete player to have existed. In my opinion, I think it’s me.” He confidently added, “I do everything well in football: with my head, free kicks, left foot. I’m fast, I’m strong.”

While acknowledging the subjective nature of footballing preferences, Ronaldo insisted, “One thing is taste – if you like Messi, Pele, Maradona, I understand that, and I respect that – but saying Ronaldo isn’t complete.. I’m the most complete. I haven’t seen anybody better than me, and I say it from the heart.”

With a glittering career that includes domestic and continental titles with Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus, and Al Nassr, as well as a European Championship victory with Portugal, Ronaldo’s credentials are hard to dispute. His collection of five Ballon d’Or trophies, while second to Messi’s eight, still cements his status among the elite.

As both players have moved on from top-flight European football, with Messi now at Inter Miami and Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia, the conversation has shifted to the quality of the leagues they now inhabit. When asked about the Saudi Pro League, Ronaldo was quick to defend its reputation.

“People don’t know, they give their opinion, they talk too much,” he remarked. “It’s a shame, because it’s a different reality when people talk about Arabia and the USA. Is Major League Soccer worse? Obviously, but as it’s Arabia, it’s disrespected.. people don’t know what they’re talking about. With those players who are here, you have to respect it.”

As Ronaldo approaches his 40th birthday on Wednesday, retirement is not on the horizon. He continues to find the back of the net regularly, boasting an impressive tally of 23 goals in 25 games across all competitions this season.

“I’m so competitive that sometimes I forget what I’ve achieved,” he admitted. “It gives me motivation to do more and do better every year.. I think that’s the difference with others. Somebody else in my position would have left football 10 years ago. I’m different, full stop.”

As the debate over football’s greatest player rages on, Ronaldo’s unwavering confidence and remarkable achievements ensure that he remains a central figure in the conversation.