Jambomuzz Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Seeing that Ronaldo thread about him retiring brought back afew memories of Ronaldinho in his prime. People will argue that he is/was the best player ever, I dont agree, but what I will see is ive never seen anyone quite like him with the ball at his feet. Some of the tricks he would use week in week out were fantastic, his control with the ball and being able to make it do whatever he wanted was impeccable. What Im wondering is, will we EVER see someone like him again in the game? People say messi is amazing, but his game centrals around his amazing balance and close control, I wouldnt say he is the most "skillfull" in the game, although he is still THE BEST i've ever seen! Then theres Ronaldo, who does have some skill but really its the step overs and his pace that he uses, nothing like the tricks Ronaldinho could produce. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie-Brown Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Brazilian football fans polled Romario as their best player of the last 25 years - ahead of Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Cafu, R.Carlos & others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavsy Van Gaverson Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Brazilian football fans polled Romario as their best player of the last 25 years - ahead of Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Cafu, R.Carlos & others. Can someone post a link to this poll. I can't find it anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingantti1874 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 roanldinho nearly signed for st mirren on a temporary basis before he went to psg as his transfer was delayed... now that would have been funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambomuzz Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 but was romario as skillfull with the ball at his feet as ronaldino, I cant really comment on him ive never really seen him play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewB Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 When I saw the title of this thread, I was sure it was going to be about Walter Kidd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statto Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Ronaldinho was outstanding. He moved to Milan to Italian football with doesn't get the same media coverage that Spanish football gets. I believe he is back in Brazil now which gets next to no coverage. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3HNX3JIS_o He makes it looks so easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 There is high hopes in Brazil for a 19 year old who plays for Santos called Neymar. He turned down a move to Chelski in the summer to spend a bit mire time in Brazil. Has just won the South American under 20 championships and was the competitions top scorer with 9. Has 2 full caps and a goal. The Barca chief scout has even said he would be an ideal player for the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMc Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Cristiano is the closest we have at the moment. The original Ronaldo was like a cross between Cristiano and Drogba. He had the pace and the skills and the touch, but he also had incredible power. Unlike a lot of the recent Brazilians he had a focus to everything he did on the pitch. Tricks were only to make his path to goal easier, not to please sponsors. The stranglehold Nike have on Brazil may well have a negative impact on the way their players develop. I really hope we do see someone similar, but I guess as with all the greats, you never see anyone quite like them again, that's what makes them great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambomuzz Posted February 14, 2011 Author Share Posted February 14, 2011 I think the skill is what football is all about, it entertains the fans, especially the younger kids at school, I experienced it as i was pretty young when ronaldinho became famous for his tricks. I must have been about 10 years old, and as soon as you seen him do a trick on T.V when you were next out playing football EVERYONE would be wanting a shot of the ball to try the trick themselves. It made me enjoy playing and watching football becuase it was just fasinating watching him and the things he could do with the football and wishing I could do it. Even to this day 8/9 years on, i still cant do the trick where he flicks the ball to th outside then cuts it back inside. Absolutly AMAZING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 To answer the OP's question, yes. We will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighusref Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Seeing that Ronaldo thread about him retiring brought back afew memories of Ronaldinho in his prime. People will argue that he is/was the best player ever, I dont agree, but what I will see is ive never seen anyone quite like him with the ball at his feet. Some of the tricks he would use week in week out were fantastic, his control with the ball and being able to make it do whatever he wanted was impeccable. What Im wondering is, will we EVER see someone like him again in the game? People say messi is amazing, but his game centrals around his amazing balance and close control, I wouldnt say he is the most "skillfull" in the game, although he is still THE BEST i've ever seen! Then theres Ronaldo, who does have some skill but really its the step overs and his pace that he uses, nothing like the tricks Ronaldinho could produce. Thoughts? I am not sure that many will argue this. Whilst he was a very good player, to suggest he could be the best ever is ludicrous IMO. Oh, and I recognise that is not what you are saying. As for the question in the OP, the answer is "yes". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PsychocAndy Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I have only seen him once in the flesh and I thought he was a dirty hacking bar steward. 5 foul at least on Karra then scores 2 goals when he should have been sent of. A part from that a brilliant player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambos1983 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 You would struggle to think of a more entertaining player. Some of the things he did with the ball (and probably still could if he could be bothered) were amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Brazilian football fans polled Romario as their best player of the last 25 years - ahead of Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Cafu, R.Carlos & others. Really? Why didn't you mention that before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Romanov Saviour of HMFC Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Brazilian football fans polled Kevin Smith as their best player of the last 25 years - ahead of Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Cafu, R.Carlos & others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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