14484 posts Moderator. 2. style of play. The best footballer Europe has produced, says Kaiser. Pele only lasted 20 games for me with 16 goals. Brazil legend Pele has proclaimed Cristiano Ronaldo as superior to Lionel Messi in a move to settle one of football’s great debates. You would put him in the same class as Pele, Di Stefano and Maradona. Pele vs Cruyff. The kind of football he played changed the game and still has an impact today. You can sign in to vote the answer. He was also very flexible, so when opponents tried to kick him he would always anticipate what was about to happen and move just in time. So, comparing him to the other greats like Pele and Diego Maradona has to be done very carefully. Ronald Koeman: I played under great coaches like Guus Hiddink and Rinus Michels, but Cruyff shades it for me. save hide report. Frank … Btw, have u heard about "El Magico" Gonzales? If he wanted, he could be the best player in any position on the pitch. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. OoSUPERDANoO. share. Still have questions? Charlton: Cruyff in the same class as Pele and Maradona. Has anyone tried 91 cruyff and either baby/middle Eusebio? Michel Platini: Cruyff, he was the best player of all time. I'm shocked. The pair have shared 11 of the past 12 Ballon d’Or awards, with the Argentine winning six and the Portuguese one back on five. https://sports.yahoo.com/ve-seen-pele-maradona-cruyff-150019152.html He was the most important trainer for me. In a players career numbers matter, the only player getting close to Maradona's numbers is Messi and he still needs to win a world cup, now nobody is getting even close to be compared to Pele, pele and marradona were equal but what tarnished maradonas career bad was the drugs and pele was not in a big scandal like that, didnt see none of those players play so i cant say whos better. He's decent at club-level. i would say pele and maradona are about the same... ppl have different opinions. 2nd best on the list of these couples you mentioned. We have lost a great man. See I had 94 Neymar for a while and he didn’t blow me away. Pele attempts to settle Messi vs Ronaldo debate, You may not agree with our views, or other users’, but please respond to them respectfully, Swearing, personal abuse, racism, sexism, homophobia and other discriminatory or inciteful language is not acceptable, Do not impersonate other users or reveal private information about third parties, We reserve the right to delete inappropriate posts and ban offending users without notification. I have used both and cruyff is much better his shot and finesse is lethal. 4. with national team. “We mustn’t forget Zico and Ronaldinho. Great players, but different styles. When I and my friends were young footballers growing up and looking at how we wanted to play the game, you would always look at him and say - he's the best. He was one of those great, great footballers that made you excited whenever he got the ball and began to play. But Pele, who won three World Cups in his illustrious career, gives the Juventus superstar the edge over the Barcelona icon. He was Maradona's idol. Top Three for sure. As a coach with Barcelona, he laid the foundations for the greatness of that club today. I've learnt a lot with him. “There will only be one Pele. The former Santos forward would not leave the debate there though, instead claiming the throne for himself. Renamed0302202018. I know the work rates will help with Cruyff’s H/L. shocks both fans and Alex Trebek, Barr's probe of 'unmasking' comes up empty: Report, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK8M23dsMKY, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66cOkaLarPo, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPpl4DF8_SI. He was at the heart of a revolution with his football. Cr7 and gullit and vieira are the best game changers, I’d go cruyff 5 star weak foot is huge in this fifa. There was always expectation in the crowd when Johan was on the pitch. Create a commenting name to join the debate, There are no Independent Premium comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts, There are no comments yet - be the first to add your thoughts. Michel Platini: Cruyff, he was the best player of all time. He was the genius behind total football, one of the greatest. Pep Guardiola: Johan Cruyff painted the chapel, and Barcelona coaches since merely restore or improve it. Renamed0302202018. Our journalists will try to respond by joining the threads when they can to create a true meeting of independent Premium. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies to your comment. “That’s a tough question to answer. An inspirational figure, he always wanted something more from his teams - for him, it wasn't enough just to win; success had to be achieved in a manner that would be remembered and discussed for years. The oft-quoted World Soccer poll of the 100 greatest players of the (last) century had Pele, Maradona and Cruyff at its apex. 58 posts Park Captain. January 5, 2020 4:45AM. Klose? There won’t be anyone else like me.”, Pele prefers Ronaldo to Messi due to his consistency. The Total Football that he played with Ajax, Barcelona and Holland was revolutionary and excited a generation of players and fans. Luis Figo: He was a real visionary and you can see that nowadays, almost 15 years later, he's still ahead of most of people in football. Peter Schmeichel: One of the greatest players ever, a true giant in our game. He was not only a good friend but like a brother to me. Ronaldo would have been the greatest if he hadn't gained so much weight and didn't have repeated knee problems! He loved the game, he loved sport and he loved life. btw idk why im putting this in the mexican section but just answer it. The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles. Get your answers by asking now. Muller is great though. Well im pretty sure nobody in the MFS can answer this question with its full knowledge. Dude was a stiff righty though, often opted to shoot with his outside right foot instead of his left. Sergio Ramos: Goodbye to one of the legends in the history of football. 4 comments. Who is better? Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. Klose is just a poacher. He was, without doubt the greatest coach I had, his teachings were be eternally with me. Defenders couldn't touch him. It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. the reason im asking this is because people always talk about pele like he was, is, and will be the best player in the world and in history but i dont think so. Ruud Gullit: He had it all - vision, attitude, presence. That’s why he’s not one of my options as he was good but not 2.8m good. idk much about Cruyff. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Press J to jump to the feed. Xabi Alonso: The '14' will never be the same. Ajax changed football and he was the leader of it all. 91 versions* 0. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Toen Johan twaalf jaar oud was verhuisde het gezin naar een benedenwoning in de Weidestraat. what happened to jessica pacheco, where is she now? Playing Eusebio at striker still good? He just played the game at his own pace, which I think at that level is fantastic. Op de avond van 8 juli 1959, terwijl 'Jopie' Cruijff afscheid nam van de Groen van Prinstererschool aan de Zaaiersweg, overleed zijn vader, 45 jaar oud, aan de gevolgen van een hartaanval. I want to try 91 Cruyff, but I'm also contemplating on Ronaldinho 91,not sure yet, Any more reviews? January 5, 2020 4:39AM. The greatest player of all time, in my opinion. I mean we all know who Zidane is. Felt like you were paying 1.8m for a position change as he didn’t feel much better than his IF. 14484 posts Moderator. Same position and everything. Renamed0302202018. How do you think about the answers? Franz Beckenbauer: He was certainly the best footballer Europe has produced. No idea why his weak foot is so good.
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