The intertwined beauty of football with its players has seldom resulted in a perfectionist. A glaring faux pas of every soul has never been more revealing than in football when the ninety minutes brings out everything you have to offer to this world.
A petite argentine playing in Barcelona would account for one of the players while the other would be the genius exhibiting his talents at Real Madrid. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, two of the greatest players of the modern generation have given us so much that the prospect of their departure doesn’t seem digestible.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s years at Real Madrid have seen him evolve into a ruthless footballer who can tear apart any team without the lightest touch of mercy. A modern footballer could be exemplified into his stature should one consider them for perfection, for that is one way to describe Ronaldo. An extraordinary player whose distinction is matched only by Lionel Messi.
Leaving Messi aside, let us take a moment to look at the possible players who could assume Ronaldo’s position in the world of football the day he steps down. Currently 29, I should say that day we are dreading is fast approaching:
Antoine Griezmann
Just 23 years of age, he has made 172 appearances for Real Sociedad over a period of five years. He is already touted by many as a potential replacement for Frank Ribery in the French National side. Having scored 45 goals for his club, Antoine Griezmann is one of the hottest prospects in Europe currently.
Ball control, acceleration and dribbling are his main strengths and he possesses a devastating turn of pace which can leave any opponent rooted to their spot. Primarily playing on the left wing, just like any other player in the modern game, he can play anywhere across the front line.
Although his physicality is questionable, his other traits make up more than his lack of physicality. And should Perez look to work within Spain for a replacement for Ronaldo, Griezmann would potentially be the marquee at the top of the list.
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| Top 5 replacements for Cristiano Ronaldo |
Cristiano Ronaldo’s years at Real Madrid have seen him evolve into a ruthless footballer who can tear apart any team without the lightest touch of mercy. A modern footballer could be exemplified into his stature should one consider them for perfection, for that is one way to describe Ronaldo. An extraordinary player whose distinction is matched only by Lionel Messi.
Leaving Messi aside, let us take a moment to look at the possible players who could assume Ronaldo’s position in the world of football the day he steps down. Currently 29, I should say that day we are dreading is fast approaching:
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| Top 5 replacements for Cristiano Ronaldo |
Antoine Griezmann
Just 23 years of age, he has made 172 appearances for Real Sociedad over a period of five years. He is already touted by many as a potential replacement for Frank Ribery in the French National side. Having scored 45 goals for his club, Antoine Griezmann is one of the hottest prospects in Europe currently.
Ball control, acceleration and dribbling are his main strengths and he possesses a devastating turn of pace which can leave any opponent rooted to their spot. Primarily playing on the left wing, just like any other player in the modern game, he can play anywhere across the front line.
Although his physicality is questionable, his other traits make up more than his lack of physicality. And should Perez look to work within Spain for a replacement for Ronaldo, Griezmann would potentially be the marquee at the top of the list.
