There are cycles in football. The legends of the past cleared the way for the superstars of the future. While each football player is distinct, certain traits serve to conjure images of football greats in the minds of viewers and supporters.
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Some are remarkably like their heroes, while others have an uncanny likeness that is minutely similar.
Rank 5: Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo
The next big thing in football is thought to be Kylian Mbappe, who has the greatest chance of becoming the best player in the world.
Cristiano Ronaldo, according to Mbappe, is an inspiration to him. The French international is gifted both physically and technically. It is not surprising that Mbappe has been compared to Cristiano Ronaldo given that Ronaldo established his name because of his world-class physical prowess in his prime.
The club views Mbappe as Cristiano Ronaldo’s natural successor even though he is Real Madrid’s all-time leading scorer.
The 22-year-old is ecstatic to transfer to Real Madrid, and it looks as though he will do so when his deal with Paris Saint-Germain ends in the summer of 2019. Despite the abject failure of the Eden Hazard experiment so far, Los Blancos have made it clear that they want Mbappe.
Fourth: Ronaldinho versus Neymar
Ronaldinho has frequently been depicted as the stereotypical Brazilian footballer: carefree and talented but also indifferent.
Ronaldinho’s on-field accomplishments were frequently punctuated by off-field disputes. He is regarded as one of the greatest Brazilian footballers despite this. In many respects, Neymar is comparable. Because he is a world-class player with exceptional dribbling skills, a prolific scorer, and a creator, the forward has been compared to Ronaldinho.
Both attackers became well-known in Barcelona. After his time in Spain, Ronaldinho’s career started to wane, whereas Neymar’s is still going strong. The most expensive football player in the world, the 29-year-old is a talisman for both club and nation.
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dani Alves are ranked third
Despite some doubt, Trent Alexander-Arnold is frequently referred to as a generational football player.
Alexander-talent There is no denying Arnold’s excellence. However, claims that Alexander-Arnold transformed the right-back position have been called into doubt given how important Dani Alves was at right-back for one of the best teams in sports.
At his peak, Alves was a world-class attacking right-back with superb creativity, passing, and crossing skills. Similar abilities can be found in Alexander-Arnold, who is undoubtedly the greatest right-back in the world. The representative for England is rapidly advancing to the top of the game.
Second: Andrés Iniesta-Pedri
The dysfunctional nature of Barcelona has been widely discussed. They can legitimately be proud of some of their youthful talent despite their flaws.
During a trying period for the team, Pedri, Ansu Fati, Gavi, and Ronald Araujo have all established themselves as essential first-team players. In particular, Pedri has made a name for himself as a phenomenal young talent who will play a significant role in the midfield of both Spain and Barca for many years to come.
Andres Iniesta stands out because the 18-year-old is composed, collected, and technically better. Since the new manager, Xavi, gets along well with Iniesta, Pedri should flourish under his guidance.
Rank 1: Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi have a special bond. The two all-time greats of the game share striking similarities.
Maradona was generally regarded as Argentina’s best player before Lionel Messi. With a brilliant run or a flawless throw, Maradona, a small-framed genius with a low center of gravity, could turn the tide of a match. Messi is the ideal example of this.
Even though both forwards have made an irrevocable effect on the beautiful game, debates rage over who is the better football player. Without a doubt, Messi is a more skilled and disciplined athlete than Maradona. On the other side, Messi has long lived in Maradona’s international shadow.
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