Cristiano Ronaldo has once again been placed at the top of football greatness, with Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Matz Sels calling him the Premier League’s greatest ever player – www.naijnaira.com reports.
Speaking in a chat with GOAL during the PFA awards, Sels took part in a winner-stays-on style game where he compared several Premier League legends.
He began with Eden Hazard ahead of Riyad Mahrez, then sided with Hazard against Robin van Persie, but dropped him for Wayne Rooney in the next round.
Rooney held his ground over names like Erling Haaland, Gareth Bale and Luis Suarez, before Sels moved on to Mohamed Salah.
The Liverpool forward didn’t last long, as Kevin De Bruyne was chosen over him, leading to a clash with Arsenal legend Thierry Henry.
Henry edged out De Bruyne, but when Cristiano Ronaldo entered the frame, the Belgian keeper gave the final nod to the Portuguese superstar.
Ronaldo’s record in the Premier League includes 103 goals in 236 games across two spells with Manchester United.
He helped United to three straight league titles, a Champions League triumph, and won his first Ballon d’Or during his time at Old Trafford.
At 40 years old, Ronaldo remains active, starring for Portugal and Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, recently scoring twice in a 5-0 win over Armenia in World Cup qualifying.
“Cristiano Ronaldo is the best to ever play in the Premier League,” Sels concluded, leaving no doubt about his choice.
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