Marko Mondays: Best Soccer Player In The World?
Not so long ago, England fans wanted to drive the former Sporting Lisbon man out of the country for his part in Wayne Rooney's sending off at the 2006 World Cup. The former bad boy can do no wrong these days, shedding his previous 'diving' reputation to send shivers down the spines of opposition defences with his mazy runs and free-kicks as well as an impressive goal tally. Ronaldo joined United in 2003 as an unknown 18-year-old and scored six goals in his first season. Up to date at the end of the 2007-2008 season, the Portuguese winger finished with 43 goals in all competition. Ronaldo is playing football on a level so far removed from any other player in world football. What makes him so good? The Portuguese can score from anywhere, he can play with his right or left foot, allowing him to cut in to the box, or keep to the line, a nightmare for a defender. This is perhaps why he is the fourth most fouled player in the league in the 2007-2008 season. It is a rare occasion to see him lose possession. His ball control while running at speed is remarkable and crucial, he has the end product to his game that was lacking only a few seasons ago. Paul Scholes has said that the Portuguese player is the greatest footballer he has ever played with, referring to his goal haul as "nothing short of amazing". That is high praise indeed, considering the calibre of Eric Cantona, Roy Keane, David Beckham and Ryan Giggs to name but a few Manchester United players Scholes has worked with. On this season's form, as good as Messi is, quite simply, Ronaldo is better. Not taking anything away from Messi or any other player who has had a solid 2007-2008 season, but Ronaldo is indeed the best player in the world.
-Marko
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