There is no doubt that Messi and Modric have been voted as the two best players in the world. Modric captained Croatia to a historic World Cup final and scored two goals in two games, earning him the man of the match award in both games. Several media outlets awarded him the Golden Ball for his superb play and impressive goal-scoring. But which player will take home the world cup?
Luka Modric
If Ronaldo is the greatest player of all time, Luka Modric is right up there. The midfield maestro at Real Madrid is a brilliant passer, a renowned dribbler and has exemplary defensive qualities. While a defensive midfielder, he is also capable of playing higher up to create chances and score the occasional goal. Luka Modric was named the world’s best player by FourFourTwo and N/A ranked him among the world’s best players of the last 25 years.
As a Manchester United player, Mason Greenwood was also named in the XI, but he opted out of international football in order to focus on his club. He may have helped keep Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s job longer if his goals were included in the selection. But Luka Modric has a lifetime contract at Real Madrid. This will make him one of the best players in the world, and will never be outshined by Cristiano Ronaldo.
Both Ronaldo and Messi are in action this Wednesday. The two are tied with five FIFA awards, but Modric has been overshadowed by Ronaldo during their time in Madrid. Modric scored twice in the World Cup final, as well as in penalty shootouts against Russia and Denmark. While Ronaldo was able to win the ball more than twice, Modric was able to claim the Golden Ball for the world’s best player.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo is currently the world’s best player. However, Messi may be in the running as well. With his four88 goals, Ronaldo is the top scorer in international football. However, Messi has a better goal-per-game ratio. So who is better? Here’s a look at both players. Let’s compare and contrast them. We’ll also discuss the best players of each competition.
As for Cristiano Ronaldo, he could have taken a big pay-day and semi-retired in the United States, but instead chose to stay with a mediocre Manchester United team after Sir Alex Ferguson resigned. This was a deliberate move by Ronaldo, who has remained the world’s best player for a decade. The 30-year-old is three years older than his Spanish rival, Lionel Messi, and has still been performing miracles in the toughest leagues.
The Portuguese forward is currently ranked 25th among all players in the world by the InStat programme, which ranks players around Europe every week. The program considers how each player contributes to the success of his team, as well as the level of the opponents and the championship he’s playing in. The list also includes the number one player, Lionel Messi, the second best player in the world, Ajax’s Hakim Ziyech, and the third best player in the world, Kylian Mbappe.
Lionel Messi
It is impossible to deny that Messi is the world’s best footballer, but can we say that he is better than the rest? His incredible performances have made it clear that he is a step above the rest, but dominance creates division and derision. The debatable Ballon d’Or award further reinforced the idea that Messi deserves special treatment. But should this view be dispelled?
While Messi has been named UEFA Player of the Year and FIFA Men’s Footballer of the Year, he is no less impressive in the Bundesliga. His 73 goals in the 2011/12 season were unrivalled by Cristiano Ronaldo. Most world-class forwards would struggle to achieve such a feat. Ander Herrera, the midfielder for Tottenham Hotspur, also believes that Messi is the best footballer in the world.
The past decade has been one of the most successful for the Barcelona club. He has won five Ballon d’Or awards, including the UEFA Golden Ball. His trebles have included the Champions League and La Liga. The last four years have seen him dominate the sport. He also surpassed other Barcelona legends, such as Johan Cruyff and Michel Platini, who each won three Ballon d’Or trophies.
Messi
In a nutshell, Messi is the best player in the world. While there are some players who can match Messi’s goalscoring record, few can match his xG-Build statistic. Although Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suarez have excelled in this category as well, Messi’s xG-Build statistic has long been the measure of his supremacy. It is difficult to deny Messi’s ability to score goals, and his goal celebration has become a signature in football games.
Even if it wasn’t a perfect fit, Messi hasn’t lost his touch, and he continues to dominate the game. In fact, Messi has surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham in a single season. Despite his prolific scoring ability, he has yet to make a mistake. His consistency is unmatched in the world. Unlike Ronaldo, Messi is a true number 10 when it comes to the game, and he has scored more goals than anyone else in his career.
A comparison of the three best players in the world can be aided by football statistics website Understat. Messi’s average score is higher than Eden Hazard, Mesut Ozil, and Christian Eriksen combined. He is also ahead of Neymar, Salah, and Ronaldo. So, despite the controversy surrounding his future, the list is a solid one. While Messi may be the best player in the world, he is not without faults.
Modric
Despite the recent awards, there is a huge debate about who is the best player. Both Messi and Ronaldo are considered great players, but Modric is arguably the best player right now. In fact, Modric is the best player in the world, according to FIFA. Modric is smart and hardworking, and his passing and winning the ball has been exceptional. He is also a critical member of the Croatian national team, where he is the most important player.
In terms of talent and overall ability, Modric has had an incredible career. Though often overshadowed by Ronaldo, the Croatian has won the World Cup twice. He scored twice in penalty shootouts against Russia and Denmark. He was rewarded with the Golden Ball for best player at the World Cup. If you want to know more about his career, read the full article below.
Luka Modric, of Croatia, led Croatia to their first World Cup final, while helping Real Madrid win the Champions League. His incredible talent has helped him win the Ballon d’Or for the first time in his career, ending Cristiano Ronaldo’s ten-year reign. Modric was also the winner of the Best FIFA Men’s Player award in September, beating Ronaldo by a whisker.
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric
In 2018, Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric was arguably the best player in the world. Not only did he win the FIFA The Best award, but he also won the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year award. And now, he’s received a prestigious award known as the Ballon d’Or. The Ballon d’Or is presented annually by France Football Magazine. Florentino Perez, the Real Madrid president, is proud to present Modric with the award.
Currently, the best player in the world is Real Madrid’s Luka Modric. The Croatian has spent almost 10 years with the club, winning four Champions League titles in five years. Luka Modric’s contract runs out in the summer of 2022, so the club is expected to try to sign a replacement to replace him. Ronaldo is a top candidate to replace Modric, but he’s been linked to several clubs, including Manchester United and Juventus.
The Croatian reacted with surprise after winning the Ballon d’Or. He said it was an honor to win the award and that he was pleased to have won it with such a humble attitude. “La Liga is not lost, but I’m very satisfied,” he told FIFATV. “I’m not going to stop fighting for the title” he said.
Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo
A Portuguese international, Ronaldo has been deemed the best player in the world and has won the Ballon d’Or five times, the FIFA World Player of the Year award three times, the UEFA Champions League four times, and the Pichichi trophies three times. He has a staggering list of trophies to his credit, including seven league titles and five UEFA Champions Leagues. He also has won four European Golden Boots and is the only player to win the Premier League, La Liga, and the Champions League three times.
The Portuguese striker has accumulated more goals in a Champions League campaign than any other player in history. His 450 Champions League goals in four seasons will never be surpassed. He is the only player to score 30 or more goals in four different seasons at the Real Madrid club. He has a record-breaking goal return and has won four Champions Leagues with the club. The club’s 450th and final goal, against archrivals Barcelona, is the club’s best-ever.
With these two goals, Cristiano Ronaldo now ranks as the worlds best player, surpassing Lionel Messi, the current king of soccer. Ronaldo has won a record-breaking 62 titles in his career, and has become one of the most celebrated players of all time. His hat trick against Real Madrid last night was the club’s first ever in Europe. The Real Madrid striker has won UEFA’s Best Player Awards five times, and has been named Europe’s Best Player.
