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KingLeo10

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Been a tough summer for him. One would have thought Mr. CL would be coveted by teams wanting to win the CL, especially PSG.
 

khaled_a_d

Senior Member
Who was the better footballer, guys... Cristiano or R9?

CR7 for me.
R9 could have been what you get if you mixed the talents of Messi and Cristiano together but he lacked work ethic, health and peak to compete with those two in the all time list.
But this is Barca fans forum, so 99% of the answers will be R9 most likely
 

Co0ter

Senior Member
CR7 for me.
R9 could have been what you get if you mixed the talents of Messi and Cristiano together but he lacked work ethic, health and peak to compete with those two in the all time list.
But this is Barca fans forum, so 99% of the answers will be R9 most likely

Who was the better footballer at their peak? Clearly R9, probably the best player ever. Definitely the best striker. Who had the better career, Cristiano of course.
 

BBZ8800

Senior Member
Who was the better footballer, guys... Cristiano or R9?

As others have said:
Potential = R9
Higher peak = R9
Longetivity, more trophies, better career in the end = CR7

R9 was already at his prime aged 20.
You know how we often say: a player is young, he has potential, he needs time, he needs confidence, he needs a season or two to fit into a team.
Well, this is how R9 played RIGHT AWAY in his only season at Barca, 96/97, aged 20.
Played 49 matches that season, scored 47 goals.
Everyone called him an alien back then:

Sadly, several knee injuries and hormonal problems ruined his career.
 

serghei

Senior Member
Not just better career CR7, better overall player in the most important chapter ― body of work over an extended period.
 

JohnN

Senior Member
Who was the better footballer, guys... Cristiano or R9?

If the question is "better footballer" it's hands down the Brazilian. The only on on par with Messi talent wise as a footballer. But with the health issue and injuries he couldn't sustain his level unfortunately.
 

KingLeo10

Senior Member
R9 had the better peak (IMO 2nd highest peak of all time after Messi's under Guardiola or 14/15). CR7 had twice the career as R9, though.
 

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