wiggyrichard Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 What is says on the tin. Who would you rather in your team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdell7 Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 ronaldo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Genuinly interested to see what anyone can come up with for Ronaldo. For me, Xavi & Iniesta are players equal to Ronaldo, with Messi in a level all on his own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggyrichard Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 45 goals in 46 games for Madrid says he is better than Xavi and Iniesta! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 True. I don't really watch any La Liga, so i'm at the mercy of anyone who does. In terms of effectiveness you cant question Ronaldo. But people talk about Xavi as being the best in his position of all time, can the same be said for Ronaldo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggyrichard Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 True. I don't really watch any La Liga, so i'm at the mercy of anyone who does. In terms of effectiveness you cant question Ronaldo. But people talk about Xavi as being the best in his position of all time, can the same be said for Ronaldo? Depends where you think he plays? As a striker...no, that goes to the other Ronaldo. As an attacking midfielder...maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I'd say he's the best attacking midfielder the Premiership has ever seen. Maybe even La Liga. But not the World cup, mind you, neither is Messi in fairness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted January 4, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted January 4, 2011 Ronaldo. I've never been sure that Messi would quite take to a much more physical league. I also think he benefits immeasurably from how good Barca are. Messi in a team like ours in our league in this moment in time would be good, but I think Ronaldo in the same situation would be a greater success. It'd be a closer cut thing if we were talking about Messi being in Manchester Uniteds side. I say all that as a guy who doesn't like Ronaldo but appreciates his ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chindie Posted January 4, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted January 4, 2011 I've ignored the poll by the way because it's a different prospect to what the post says, and the post is a more interesting thing to discuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggyrichard Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 I'd say he's the best attacking midfielder the Premiership has ever seen. Maybe even La Liga. But not the World cup, mind you, neither is Messi in fairness. Who is then? Im intrigued... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I'd say he's the best attacking midfielder the Premiership has ever seen. Maybe even La Liga. But not the World cup, mind you, neither is Messi in fairness. Who is then? Im intrigued... On World Cup form over the last World Cup alone? Sneijder Failing that, Iniesta. Over the history of the World Cup? Maradonna / Pele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milfner Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Messi is far superior. It's not even close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Messi for me. Ronaldo is a great player but Messi creates and finishes and is more clinical in big games. Ronaldo will always be an arrogant showpony who is in it for himself and not a team player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieFacE Posted January 4, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted January 4, 2011 Well if it's for my team (which would be Villa). I'd definitely pick Ronaldo. I'm not sure Messi can adapt to the Premier League the way Ronaldo did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 45 goals in 46 games for Madrid says he is better than Xavi and Iniesta! different players completely and cant really compare them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shillzz Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Well if it's for my team (which would be Villa). I'd definitely pick Ronaldo. I'm not sure Messi can adapt to the Premier League the way Ronaldo did. Whilst I went for Messi as the clear winner in terms of who the better player is, I agree here. Ronaldo would be far more effective for Villa than Messi. I'd argue that a number of players would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggyrichard Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 Could a mod please change the poll question to "who would you prefer in your team?" please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted January 4, 2011 VT Supporter Share Posted January 4, 2011 Messi for me, but in contrast to other posters, i think it most certainly is close. I'd happily admit that Ronaldo might suit our league better (as he's proven), but based ontheir performances in la liga, i'd have to pick Messi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oaks Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 I still think Ronaldo is a better all round player. He's tall, strong good in the air better in so many areas of the game that suits the English game more. Although Messi is the best player in the world right now, it helps he is playing in the best team with Xavi and Iniesta around him. Ronaldo is sort of dragging Madrid to keep up. I would rather Bale than both, he's the best player in the world you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mantis Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 The real Ronaldo beats them both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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