And he cost Dortmund 350,000 euros to sign...shows what proper scouting can really do. Hulk is also from Japanese 2nd division I believe, and he's having a hell of a season himself, scoring 16 goals in 15 games for Porto.
Good to watch, I agree. But as you say, efficiency-wise, Messi trumps Ronaldinho all day, everyday. I wouldn't take anyone over Messi, of past or present.