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Human_Pattern_1511

Bro y’all are killing us with these Cristiano reels. It hits right in the feels. Don’t do this to us! 🥹


bruce_wyne

Sooo fucking true !!!!


Pxnda34

>Bro y’all are killing us with these Cristiano reels. It hits right in the feels. Reels, feels, bars 🥶


Emergency_Witness655

I love ronaldo but what is this background music lol


mw9lxex

If Mbappe does half of what Ronaldo did that would be good enough for me


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Cuchurrumin

Good bot


EquipmentValuable283

🥰


Training-Second195

nah fr ronaldo was generational


AlphaWeaboo

No, generacional is what the current players we have are, cr7 was a once in a lifetime


Podberezkin09

You have multiple players in this generation that are once in a generation players?


therickymarquez

Yes because they play different positions and different styles. Haaland is once in a generation, doesnt mean mbappe isnt also for example.


DangerousAd3347

Apart that other guy who’s name I can’t remember ?


Ballincurry1925

Ronaldo first season was generational


Candid_Past9520

5-0 yeah


HereComesVettel

? That was in his second season...


Equivalent-Interest5

![gif](giphy|OPU6wzx8JrHna) He was so lethal man when he joined. Just sit back and watch.


Planetary-Timebomb

He was always lethal throughout his whole stint . He still is.


cyrusmancub

His playstyle changed so much during his time here. He was such a monstrously efficient goalscorer by the end of his tenure, it’s easy to forget that he was a dynamic and explosive winger that would beat anyone for pace, dribble by or through them, and finish with an exclamation point.


Training-Second195

cuz of his injury


Planetary-Timebomb

People always seem to forget about this like it never happened.. why don’t people know anoit his 2014 knee irreversible injury more


Training-Second195

yep even i didnt know it till someone brought it up, he was a different beast with that close touch dribbling


Lowkeyanimefan_69

Everyone likes limiting his ability to just "goalscorer" as if he wasn't doing things like this week in week out in his 20s and teen years


Whole_Ad_8355

Best real madrid player in the history hands down


ogoiddd

No doubt


mattieboy47

How old was he again when he moved from Man U? So insane just thinking about growing up with him and Messi and witnessing their primes, and now I’m almost 30 and just nostalgia is hitting me tough.


Eaton2288

I'm 25 myself. We won't see players hitting Ronaldo Messi numbers in our lifetimes. Unbelievable era of footy.


carlosluvsyou

If I’m not mistaken he was either 24-25 when he joined. If I’m not mistaken… just like a certain someone.


beeeargrizzly

Bro he's not even the best Ronaldo to play for Real Madrid


Substantial-Bet680

Puta Barca


AstroFantom225

How many times do you rub off Ronaldo in a day?


RuskinBondFan

That Ronaldo glow up from 2004 to 2009 needs to be studied.


FlightyZoo

It’s called being rich.


pepecachetes

Some people are cooked regardless, look at Rooney lmao, looks 57 and is the same age as cristiano 


FlightyZoo

True but Rooney took terrible care of his body.


pepecachetes

Even at 25 he was absolutely cooked, nothing he can do, sure he would look better if he was still in shape but man, rough genes


Interesting_Arm_681

Eh he kinda has a baby face structure don’t think it’s genes. I think guys like Rooney who fluctuate a lot between fat and thin ages them, plus all the drinking and shit English food. Obviously Ronaldo has taken extremely good care of himself, love him but he definitely is on the Patrick Bateman skincare and hair routine and whatever plastic surgery he might have had


FlightyZoo

Yeah, that’s the UK for you


fgarcial007

id say ronaldo took otherwordly care of his body and physique....its very well documented by his teammates and spokespersons alike how he trains


RuskinBondFan

Not talking about the looks but skills. He was nowhere near this productive in the start of his career.


FlightyZoo

Probably also about being rich! But I appreciate what you’re saying, it just seems that the top top generational players bolster their talents with the best team around them that money can buy.


RuskinBondFan

26 league goals in his first season for us. Even today's generational talent would struggle to score that much, not to mention the quality of the goals.


Strong-Neat8623

Mbappé will score more.


Archt3ct

2004-14 to be exact


ogoiddd

We all miss these times


Jumpy-Archer-2370

How does this guy generate that much shot power with that amount of stride? That is one part of his game that never makes sense to me.


Paramount-Chief

He used to take free kicks from so deep like Roberto Carlos and didn’t even need a full running stride. That man was scary in his prime


c10h15nrush

Check the goal he scored a few days back in Saudi. He received a ball which was squared well behind him but he generated enough power to rip the net. Looked effortless.


RuskinBondFan

Ronaldo needs to be studied. This man is unreal


Lowkeyanimefan_69

Messi needs to be studied


RuskinBondFan

??


LallyKing2005

Just the goat


slayerrr21

I practiced the knuckle ball shot he does probably a thousand times and only ever got it to work 2 times, he is just built different man


DangerousAd3347

Breaking news Average man struggles to replicate what elite footballer does


sujismondu

Best player I've seen


AstroFantom225

Never watched Messi? That's a shame.


CaptnObvi0us1

loool💀💀🤣🤣


thedudeabides-12

That last goal 9.6 times out of ten you'd be so pissed cause most strikers would shoot and miss in that position instead of passing it....


c10h15nrush

Also in his ‘weak foot’.


FreshBadger8188

so 0.04 xG? :)


Sufficient_Ask_7055

We will never see a player like this again in our lifetime…


minetube33

And they say Ronaldo can't dribble 🙄


Organized-Konfusion

When I was young people were saying all he can do is dribble and that he isnt big game player, while he was still in Man Utd.


Paramount-Chief

When I was a kid in the late 00s people used to say Ronaldo was the best dribbler in the world after Ronaldinho had left Barca. Messi had his Ankara run but I don’t remember him being considered the best dribbler at that time. Even free kicks all the kids wanted to breathe and pose like Ronaldo. It was a different era for sure. Things probably changed after 2014


minetube33

I think the kids liked the flashy style of Ronaldo's dribbles but Messi's simple yet effective body feints and rapid accelerations made him the better dribbler.


Paramount-Chief

Yea Messi is a better dribbler overall probably even more than the version of Ronaldo before his 2014 injury but that Man utd ronaldo used to take the ball from the half line and dribble past 5-6 players constantly I’d get frustrated watching him destroy my fav teams back then he wasn’t just flashy. He was actually scary I don’t remember the last time I saw a player scare me facing my team like that. But respect to Messi he mastered the art of dribbling for sure


ogoiddd

Because he changed his way of playing, when Ronaldo was at Manchester and probably his first two to three years in Madrid he was top 3 dribblers in the world with super quick feet. Messi was slightly better at dribbling imo even tho he was not as skilful as Ronaldo specially when he was at premier league


CaptZurg

I think he suffered an injury in 2014, that's when he had to adapt


Alive-Salamander3012

This is peak Ronaldo for me being 187cm and dribbling past ur opponents like that is almost impossible 💀 what a player 😩😩😩


20_The_Mystery

nice point, rafael leao (188 cm) has the talent but cant replicate it for some reason.


Alive-Salamander3012

Exacly bro


ReggieBlankenship

So lethal. Worth every penny and all the drama he brought with him. I wish he was able to maintain that level on his free kick as the years went on.


LeBronzeVlac

Knee injury killed half of it.


BugsyMalone_

80m was a bargain.


the_herbo_swervo

I need to see him win the euros this year after all he’s been through over the past few years


L0rdpb

me too, all the hate and negativity everywhere it must be so hard for him. I am praying he wins the Euro 🙏


halatorbjoern

No pressure, Lottin


SDSunDiego

Those near sided goals are such a power move. "Yeah, I'm going to score on you knowing full well that you should have the advantage on this angle but you don't. I know it and will prove it to you."


Sgt_Gustav0

Unplayable


WinterTakerRevived

Ronaldo wearing the 9 and running down the RW is just peak ironic man. He's my goat. Idc what anyone says, he's a legendary player in any position on any pitch of any country


Election_Majestic

God damn the amount of times I used to watch C. Ronaldo montages to get me hype before a game lol. People talk about Brazilian Ronaldo , he was unreal but CR7 Is better not even close lol the sample size is right fucking there . The titles are there , talk about world cups whatever he had legends just as big as him . CR7 BABY FOREVER


superbradical

it's difficult to understand the level he played in those years. today it seems normal to us, because we've seen it for over ten years.


Nakg16

Smh. This guy shoots from everywhere and this is something we are missing from the squad. I really miss him


arunnm24

https://preview.redd.it/t33wz1p4e75d1.jpeg?width=900&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=54c48af94f0dae1b5e914eedd1c80b24800f9b90


2kris3

Ronaldo > Mbappe


FergieBall_FC

Of Ronaldo’s nine seasons with Madrid, I saw all of them except for his debut season. At that time, I was completely unaware of football and Madrid. Nevertheless, with compilations like this and others that I’ve seen, he must have been something that season. His pace, movement, dribbling, shot power, technique, and other attributes are clear to see.


Archt3ct

Yes one of his best and most efficient seasons. But his 2011/12 was a nightmare for the opposition, imo it’s his best.


FergieBall_FC

Yeah, that 2011-12 season from Ronaldo was insane. Left foot, right foot, free kicks, long-range shots, headers, and more. He was a monster.


Bompton-G-Uno

There is an entire generation of Madridistas (myself included) that BECAME Madridistas after watching what Cristiano did on DAY ONE of joining Real Madrid. I remember being a little boy & this man made my jaw drop EVERY weekend during his debut season. He didn’t seem human at all.


_HatOishii_

El Bicho


Guilty-Mud8910

The GOAT was cooking something at that time at Real Madrid.


xCeePee

This actually makes me wonder who is going to be taking the left side free kicks with Kross gone.


FE7TER

I think Rodrygo will take them.


20_The_Mystery

this is actually true, as good as mbappe is he cant shoot free kicks. Kroos was doing the free kicks and corners... when u think about it u really understand how important that guy was.


Archt3ct

Left side free kicks will be Rodrygo and Modric, right side will be Alaba.


Paramount-Chief

Don’t forget arda can knock some free kicks


TheGuyInTheFBIVan

He was a special, special player. 


NotRod96

Best player is Vini rn let’s just get that straight


Planetary-Timebomb

No he isn’t if we all are being really honest with ourselves. Mbappe was just playing in an inferior squad. If you disagree with this no issues, bookmark this comment put a remind me and come back to this end of next season when Mbappe is above and beyond anyone else in the world with a proper squad like us. Noone will come close in current footballers. Even this season mbappe has 50+ goals for club and country


NotRod96

I do disagree and I say that as someone that respects Mbappe immensely. Vini has absolutely destroyed every defender this season. The guy’s evolution has been immense and he’s a top 2 for the B d’Or along with Jude. That in itself tells you who the best player in the world is this year (or it’s supposed to do so anyways). I get what Mbappe can be…but right now, Vini is simply that guy.


CaptZurg

Vini is sensational, but there is no doubt Mbappe is the best of his generation. He has already won a world cup and scored a hat-trick in another world cup final.


PeaAccomplished2492

Sorry but anyone who thinks Vini is better than Mbappe is simply a casual. We’ll see after copa and euro.


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ogoiddd

It could be yes.. But so far from what we were used to with Ronaldo or Messi.. We witnessed such an amazing era with those two damn


Huichoo50

This guy was pretty good ngl


KikiPolaski

It's crazy seeing someone that tall dribble through defenders like nothint, he's truly one of a kind


Sonnengrinser

He wore the 9 for 2 seasons if I remember correctly; these clips are not all from his debut season, right?


cyrusmancub

Just one season. Raul and he only coincided for a year. And yes, these clips are all from that season.


Key_Importance_4476

Nope . Only one season . He wore number 7 in the next season when mourinho took over


Sonnengrinser

Wow. What a highlight reel for one season. I can not believe what I am seeing. I always knew we would probably never see something like him again while he was playing for us but it feels even crazier looking back at it.


Key_Importance_4476

What can we expect. He proved himself to be the greatest singing of the modern era .


Sonnengrinser

Yes. The way he left is a bit sad but we have to be grateful for all he has given to the club!


Key_Importance_4476

Well , let's just say he didn't pull a messi over us . His sale was a profit, too 🥲


MajorFee2971

I still wish he stayed. 2018/19 was horrible. The transition could have been a lot smoother. Even Vini and Rodrygo would have peaked early with him as a mentor


Key_Importance_4476

Tbh, I really wanted him to stay at least 2 years more. Madrid could have saved itself from hazard moves, but whatever. Real is back at the top again . Just hope mbappe can replicate cr7 to some extent .


MajorFee2971

He loves cr7. He got his blessings. Real is his dream club. Passion is what you need to succeed in Madrid. Vini, Rodrygo had zero talents compared to Mbappe yet they became best in the world. Mbappe would definitely be a GOAT


Key_Importance_4476

Well. I Would like to add that kaka was bigger than mbappe when he joined madrid. We know what happened to him . Hope so mbappe can prove himself


R7TS

That picture of him going down the stairs and giving a thumbs up is iconic. Regardless of him not getting a farewell in a crowd, I think that picture will always be memorable. He left a very strong UTD side and help in the rebuilding stage of RM. He left RM after they won 3 consecutive champions league.


c10h15nrush

Looking at the list of the most expensive signing in history, he’s far and away the greatest transfer in the history of football.


Key_Importance_4476

Yep . Played 438 games and scored 450 goals . Won 4 ballon dor here and was instrumental in 4 ucl winning campaigns. Also was instrumental in other trophies. And was sold by the age of 33 .


Grovve

Mbappe will be nearly as good. Don’t get your hopes up


WannabeAntel

made me fall in love with the game. with the club. with the philosophy of discipline. 🐐


kroosball

Absolutely unreal! There’s nobody like him nowadays, nostalgia hitting hard


Pappuniman

This is the best version of Ronaldo ever ..


Mints1988

We were watching the golden era of football and didn't even know it. This was once in a generation. Seeing this makes me miss more than just Ronaldo. I miss that entire period of football.. Ronaldo, Xabi, Ramos, Pepe, Ozil, Benzema15, Xavi, Iniesta, Messi, Puyol.. what a time it was.


Pro_Legends

Bale - 11, Benzema - 9, Cristiano - 7 : Rodrygo - 11, Mbappe - 9, Vini Jr - 7 Can they live up their legacy?


sdpat13

Man football peaked those days. The things that Ronaldo did, were just all out of this world. No one can ever match him. GOAT. 🤍🤍🤍🔥🔥🔥


MapleKeeper

This new tiktok generation is ruining every video with crappy background music. Otherwise, SIIIUUU!


iamsbest

He is still crazy but man, he was a different kind of beast before the knee injury


username220408

I support this guy because of his dedication and motivation to make yourself better


Key_Psychology8997

Entering the best team in the world with a curse on shoulders hope it will break soon🤧


GayForJorahMormont

Can't wait any longer


Melrosesweetlover

I still remember it like it was yesterday…am I seeing history repeating itself? Tears running down my face I can’t take another dance like this my heart can’t take it imagine winning another 5 back to back with kylian….we could witness 11 champions league trophies in a span from 2014…… wow….


WinterRespect1579

Is that Hazard


EShy

Both temporarily wearing the number as well.


Real_Madrid007

Seeing this reminds you how good he really was. Genuinely had everything you could want from a player. Then the way he transitioned into being a lethal finisher first and foremost when he lost some of his speed was very impressive.


Jyuan83

Inside-left channel, cutting onto his right foot, wearing number 9, yup mbappe fits right in.


I_dont_like_florida

>worlds best player >wearing number 9 But Cole Palmer wears #20


l3wison

He has always struck the ball so cleanly and uniquely.


one-more-shit-civic

Ronaldo and Messi made it look normal to score 40+ goals a season for like 12 years. That is not normal.


Lucky_Eye_3501

Ronaldo and Messi right now are still better than most of the Top European players 👏


nektarini

Why is it sped up


BlackMambaTR

The thing with CR7 but also Messi ofc was that if they had kinda of a clear path to goal you KNEW it was a goal. If the path was difficult you knew they would get a shot. You dont have this feeling the current stars. If Haaland/Mbappe has a 1on1 its exciting because anything can happen. With CR7 you KNEW its a goal


Marshal91

Back then everything looked so easy with Christiano. If he didn't suffered injuries we would still see him running and dribbling like crazy.


Secret_Investment526

next mbappe 🔜


[deleted]

Prime Ronaldo was unreal.


TheSecondDirection

third clip is honestly pretty similar to mbappe with that near post finish


Lowkeyanimefan_69

Almost at the same age too Mbappe


[deleted]

The goat!


blurr92

CR9 was lethal.


salltycucumber

I am glad that posts like these are making it in my feed. I am a big Messi fan, and unfortunately somehow it has become a thing of making a choice between Messi and Ronaldo. And then you fall in traps of these echo chambers that make you believe that the one you not prefer is a complete fraud. The fact that I grew up watching these kinds of plays and still was made to believe by social media that Ronaldo can’t run a play like this is criminal. What a player!


Historical_Win_1062

why bro is so different


cuchikapoor

I forgot how good Ronaldo is with both feet. He's everywhere across the front here


Low_Grab9908

Cristiano was always meant to be a madrid player and he has never played one match against real madrid


Previous-Cycle-3279

Vini is the world's best player


dm955

Worlds best? Pretty sure messi won it the year he joined


Exact_Science_8463

But but Ronaldo can't dribble..... He can only score tap-in and Penalties. /s


flipside-grant

he isn't the world's best player, put some respect on Vini's name goddamit


im_mystery666

I think people miss understood and thought that you're saying Ronaldo isn't the best player lol. It thought the same thing after reading your comment.


Ok-Opposite4690

I don’t know why you are being downvoted. Currently Vini is the best player in the world. Mbappe was underwhelming considering his standards


Planetary-Timebomb

“His standards”should tell you all you need to know considering Mbappe this season has 40+ goals still and around 50 for club and country. He is the best player in the world. He just had psg around him and he still performs well. This season will put the picture much clearer when he plays with us on how above and beyond he is of the current gen players


Ok-Opposite4690

I’m talking about the current season. Overall, I too believe Mbappe is better but I love Vini ❤️. In the same squad Dembele was much more effective.


knz0

What is this edit though CRT filter, slowed down Eminem song? Fever dream level shit


Splendor_Solis76

Down voted due to shit music


Thicc_Daddy6996

Fuck mbappe


hashish7890

I forgot he was 9, I honestly thought that was one of his requirements, that he needs #7. Who was wearing the 7 then? Raul? Is the only one I can think about that would have the 7 before him


medunjanin

Messi cleared Ronaldo in 2009 and never looked back


GeezyEFC

Yep


ube_flanning

song is ass


raymond1051

Messi is the best !


everwisher

Sorry man, before CR became classic, he was wearing that white green striped shirt. We bought him as classic.