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3rd best player in the World

Discussion in 'World Football' started by ourdaywillcome!, Apr 18, 2011.

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  1. peaky95

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    i cant believe people are saying xavi and iniesta first two!
    there are far more complete players than both those.

    xavi can pass and rarely gets a goal.(played 630 games scored 62)
    iniesta can pass too and also rarely gets a goal.(played 410 scored 37)

    i understand that they are an esential part of barcelona but they arent complete enough for a spot in even my top 5.

    1. ronaldo
    2. messi
    3. kaka
    4. casillas
    5. lucio

    i voted for kaka :rolleyes:
     
    peaky95, Apr 19, 2011
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  2. Zander Gold Member Gold Member

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    since you care so much about scoring stats, theres no way ronaldo is as good as nevermind better than messi, Kaka hasnt been up there in 3 years, Casillas isnt the best goalkeeper nevermind one of the best players, Lucio is good tho, Xavi and Iniesta deserve to be ahead of Kaka
     
    Zander, Apr 19, 2011
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  3. dannynye1888

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    dannynye1888, Apr 19, 2011
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  4. dannynye1888

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    so is samaras
     
    dannynye1888, Apr 19, 2011
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  5. peaky95

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    i consider casillas to be the best.
    ronaldo imo is better than messi, more traits.
     
    peaky95, Apr 19, 2011
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    Conor1888, Apr 19, 2011
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  7. Zander Gold Member Gold Member

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    more traits?

    this isnt fifa, the amount of goals and assists Messi tallies up plus his all round contribution, well out weighs Ronaldo, ronaldo may be better in the air, plus long shots(FK's too), but messi is better than ronaldo at alot of other things, passing, dribbling( i mean proper skinning player dribbling, not unnecessary tricks), team work, judging by his goals tally he's probably better at finishing too, one of ronaldos problems is he takes too many long shots, rather than find a teammate in a better position
     
    Zander, Apr 19, 2011
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    Between messi and ronaldo its never even an argument for me its messi. His stats don't lie and are infinitely better even if ronaldos are superb. If your one of the people who believe "stats are like mini skirts - they dont show the whole picture" like my mate then even then just watching them both Messi is a better player - more naturally gifted breezes past players and links up brilliantly with his team. Ronaldo unfortunately relies almost entirely on speed and/or doing a pointless trick 1/2 metres away from the defender and is too greedy to be as effective. Would give Ronaldo heading and free kick ability over messi but thats it :50:


    As for 3rd best player - I went for Xavi; class of his own 9 times out of 10 only Iniesta comes close. Dani Alves was another thought in my head but had to be Xavi :icon_mrgreen:
     
    Seán_67, Apr 19, 2011
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  9. peaky95

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    *, traits as in,

    ronaldo over messi: heading, strength, pace, ronaldo can use both feet wheras messi is completely one footed.
    messi over ronaldo: hmmmmmmmmmm passing?
     
    peaky95, Apr 19, 2011
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  10. Zander Gold Member Gold Member

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    sorted :50:

    you just have to watch them to see who's better, clear as day imo and alot of other folks
     
    Zander, Apr 19, 2011
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    xavi he is the heartbeat to the best team i have seen on my 36 years on this planet
     
    drumcelt, Apr 19, 2011
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    he is also the heartbeat to the best national team in decades
     
    Zander, Apr 19, 2011
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    Messi completely one footed? He's not Veron. Some of his best ever goals have been on his right foot.

    Xavi for me.
     
    Ricardinho, Apr 19, 2011
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  14. ourdaywillcome! Gold Member Gold Member

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    This has turned into Messi Vs Ronaldo:56::56: Messi owns Ronaldo for sure.
     
    ourdaywillcome!, Apr 19, 2011
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    messi, ronaldo, robben imo
     
    kris_bhoy_1916, Apr 19, 2011
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    One day you'll grow up and realise football is about more than Fifa 11 attributes.
     
    Matt_20, Apr 19, 2011
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    everyone has their own opinion
     
    kris_bhoy_1916, Apr 19, 2011
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    I just have a hard time taking anyone who thinks Ronaldo's better than Messi seriously.
     
    Matt_20, Apr 19, 2011
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    Agreed, Ronaldo is supberb, but Messi is in a different class :celt_2:
     
    Antz1888, Apr 19, 2011
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    Arjen Robben and i think Ribery and Schweinsteiger should be considerd
     
    maloney1888, Apr 20, 2011
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