Power rankings: Ranking the top 10 footballers of all time

#3 Cristiano Ronaldo

Well, the sky is the only limit for a man with a mindset as indestructible as that of Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese places a massive importance on winning and few can disagree that his never-give-up mentality is the most crucial factor behind the success he has achieved over the years.

The reason Cristiano Ronaldo needs to be revered is because of what he has morphed into, with an unmatched level of dedication. Like his arch-rival Lionel Messi, the Portuguese demigod wasn’t born with gifts of football. He has burnt the candle at both ends to evolve into the beast that he is today.

A born leader, Cristiano Ronaldo has mastered the art of scoring goals in different ways. Be it dribbling, heading, set-pieces or penalties, the 33-year-old knows it all. His incessant hunger and focus on notching numbers is crystal-clear from the fact that he has netted 40+ goals for 8 consecutive seasons since the start of this decade.

Ronaldo has a trophy cabinet gleaming with 5 league titles, 5 Champions League titles, 5 Ballon d’Ors and, probably his most favourite laurel, the Euro 2016 Winners’ medal. And oh, let’s not forget the ceaseless records he has etched his name upon.
Lionel Messi couldn’t have asked for a better and a more worthier rival, could he?