Fati_Future_BallonDor
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Normally i dont post in this thread anymore but since you mentioned me, i explain my point of view about this topic
As i said often i dont like to say 'Hey, he is the GOAT!' , why? because the GOAT-tier players had different strenghts in different categories
For example if you ask me which player would you use to score a goal in a big game when you have a good team but not wc, my answer would be Maradona or CR7, because both proved in their career they can also win titles for you when the team is average/good
Messi had easily the talent to become the offical GOAT but there is sth he lacks, i mean you cant be the GOAT if your team get better when you leave (PSG, Argentina after his prime is over, now Barca after 7 years of humilations now only 2 years later 2 la liga titles and playing for treble)
If i have to choose who is the best individual player i would choose Maradona or Messi, both are excellent in dribbling, creating chances and finishing
So my top3 GOAT lists are Maradona, CR7 and Messi without a particular order
To clarify it more:
1986 Maradona, 2008-2012 CR7, 2008-2012 Messi