As 2010/2011 season end,Cristiano Ronaldo (CR7) and Lionel Messi once again had a fantastic season at the club level.CR9,former FIFA player of the year and the most expensive player on the planet has shown a true class plays and superb goal return for his club, Real Madrid.Meanwhile,Messi,twice FIFA player of the year has shown the same thing.His goal scoring ability and superb dribbler along with couple of major trophies this season has proved that he is the one and only Ronaldo's contender for this year FIFA player of the year award.To justify the best footballer on the planet,Let's go head to head,Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi...
A much-vaunted prodigy when snapped up by Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon in 2003, Ronaldo is now
perhaps, apart from David Beckham, the best-known player on the planet.
The FIFA World Player of the Year in 2008 and a winger who plundered an unbelievable 42 goals across all competitions in 2007-08, Ronaldo won all there was to win with the Red Devils and finally earned his dream move to Real Madrid in the summer of 2009 for a world record fee of £80 million as part of the new era of galacticos at the Bernabeu.
After blossoming under Sir Alex Ferguson at United, he had the chance to come of age at the 2006 World Cup, though one of the memorable images of the tournament was his wink at the bench after Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney was sent off in a game against England. He also came in for fierce criticism for diving, which resulted in him being booed at games and it cost him the Young Player of the Tournament award.
Still, love him or loathe him, it is hard to ignore his talent and his skills are almost beyond comparison in the world game.
Lionel Messi is the heir apparent to the throne left vacant by Diego Armando Maradona. The waters are divided
between those who consider him to be far from being the best No. 10, and those who believe that Messi will be
even better than Maradona.
Born in Rosario, he cut his teeth in the youth ranks of Newell's Old Boys, until a hormonal problem that affected
his growth changed the plans of his family and, of course, his personal future. Facing expensive treatment for
their son, Messi's parents moved to Spain as Newell's were not able to afford the medical costs related to his
condition, and even the wealthiest Argentine teams, such as River Plate, refused to foot the bill.
After his first trial with Barcelona, the Catalan coaches had no doubts. They decided to sign Messi and pay for his
medical treatment. His growth was noticeable within Barca, and in little time he came to be considered one of the
great talents at the club. He made his debut in the first division in October 2004, against Espanyol,
and Barcelona have since adopted him as one of their greatest idols.
His first championship would come in the Liga season of 2004-05. Since then, and playing a more prominent role
every season, he has won every major club trophy at Camp Nou - including a stunning haul of six in 2008-09 -
and claimed the World Player of the Year award twice in two years, leaving many in little doubt as to the fact that
Messi is the best player of his generation.
Goals
Cristiano Ronaldo
2010/11 Spanish La Liga
| GAMES | GOALS | ASSISTS | SHOTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 40 | 10 | 250 |
Lionel Messi
2010/11 Spanish La Liga
GAMES GOALS ASSISTS SHOTS 33 31 18 150
Overall professional goals : 189 ( Argentina,Barcelona)Strengths
Ronaldo will take on any defender with searing pace, and mesmerising footwork to boot. His ability to beat a player and whip in crosses makes him a feared opponent. Add to that the way his free-kicks swerve with pace and power and this winger would be an asset to any team, past and present.
Messi His ball skills are second to none, his runs from midfield are usually lethal and he is almost impossible to tackle when he gets his head down. His balance when running at speed is incredible.
Weaknesses
Ronaldo sometimes tries a trick when a simple pass would do.
Messi Too often he searches for a way to finish moves by himself without looking for team-mates in a better position to shoot at goal.
Career high
Ronaldo Winning the Champions League with Manchester United in 2008, and subsequently being named FIFA's World Player of the Year.
Messi Winning the 2009 and 2010 World Player of the Year awards.
Career Low
Ronaldo Losing to Greece in the final of Euro 2004 on home turf. His tears were caught on camera for all to see.
MessiHe was unable to perform to his best in the 2006 World Cup in Germany, where Argentina were eliminated in the quarter-finals with Messi looking on from the bench.
Style
Ronaldo Fast, tricky, strong, a mesmeric dribbler.
MessiQuick, incisive, balanced, a stylish runner with the ball.
Skill(out of ten)
Ronaldo Speed :10 , Shooting : 10 , dribbling : 9 , Ball passing :9 , goal scoring ability :10 ,
heading :9 , first touch : 10 , free kick : 9 , deffensive : 7 , game reading : 9 , fancy play :10
Messi Speed :9 , Shooting : 9 , dribbling : 10 , Ball passing :10 , goal scoring ability :10 ,
heading :8 , first touch : 10 , free kick : 8 , deffensive : 7 , game reading : 10 , fancy play :9
Who's the best ? Make your judge...
source : from various soccer web and personal opinion.
c24s : love their skill..and passion of the game.
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