Since 2008, I have rated Cristiano Ronaldo as the best player in world football. I will explain why later on. However, he is my idol for different reasons for that. I will explain that too.
Ronaldo has publicly thanked his childhood friend Albert Fantrau for his success. If you don't know the story, allow me to fill you in. When Sporting Lisbon scouts came to watch Ronaldo's team play, they said that the player who scored the most goals will be accepted into the academy. The team won 3-0 with Ronaldo scoring 2 and Fantrau scoring the other. At 2-0, Fantrau went 1-on-1 with the keeper, rounded him and instead of tapping the ball into an empty net, passed to Ronaldo, who scored and therefore was taken to the Sporting academy. After the match, Fantrau told Ronaldo "You're better than me." and thats why he passed. If you were to go to Albert Fantrau's address now, you'll find a gorgeous house, nice car and a very rich, unemployed man. All gifts from Cristiano. This is why I admire Ronaldo so much.
On the pitch, Ronaldo is the single most complete footballer in the world. Physically, his speed, power and endurance can be matched by noone. He is a threat with his left and right foot, as well as being an talisman in the air, no defence in the world can contain him. He revolutionised the way free kicks are struck and can make the ball do things that seem physically improbable. In recent years, his goalscoring record speaks for itself, 206 goals in 2014 games for Madrid is simply indescribable. Ronaldo has proved himself in different countries, with different teams, coaches and managers. Where his rivals struggle to make an impact at International level, he single-handedly drags Portugal to tournament after tournament. This year alone, Ronaldo has outscored every Premier League on his own, and as of today has scored 8 goals in this seasons Champions League.
If Cristiano Ronaldo does not win the Ballon D'Or this year, then I will lose what little (very little) respect I have for FiFA.
My 3 Favourite Cristiano Ronaldo Goals
3) Man Utd v Portsmouth
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smnOWsLmXI8
2) Real Madrid v Sevilla
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mtrdg1qMMF0
1) Porto v Man Utd
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JLkI7AUFo0
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