MESSI VS RONALDO

Whenever there is a match between Barcelona and Real Madrid, then always there is a clash between Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Everyone asks me who is better Messi or Ronaldo?...

and I always answer both are the best.

But this is a post regarding my views about Messi and Ronaldo.

1.FINISHING

 Messi is left footed and scores most of his goals on that side.he is outstanding in one-on-ones and capable on subtle dink over an advanced goalkeeper.it is hard to see fault in Messi's finishing.
Unlike Messi, Ronaldo is right footed but he can also scores from his weaker side.
He can be guilty of profligacy but his goals speak for him.

MESSI : 9    RONALDO : 8.5


2.FREE KICKS

It will be difficult to say who is best free kick taker. Both the players scored many goals with free kicks.
Messi's free kicks are more about finesse than brute force. While Ronaldo is capable of curving free kicks. He uses the technique of striking the ball on valve to get more power and movement.

 MESSI : 9    RONALDO :9


3.FINISHING WITH HEAD

Messi have rarely seen to score a goal with his head.his memorably head goal was against Manchester United in the Champions League finals in 2009. Most of his goals come from his left foot.
Ronaldo scores more goals with his head than Messi. Ronaldo height favors him a lot to take header than Messi. He manages to apply more power to his header.

 MESSI : 6    RONALDO :8.5

4.DRIBBLING & CONTROLLING

From my point of view Messi is an extraordinary dribbler & no one can better in the world. His quick feet and balance made him best dribbler. he is not strongest but quickest and has ability to beat every defender.
Ronaldo's control is generally excellent but he depends on his pace to beat the defender. His skills like step-over is followed by many players & this skill helps him to beat opponent repeatedly.

 MESSI : 10    RONALDO :9

5.TEAM PLAY

Presently, both Messi and Ronaldo are the captain of their national teams.
Messi is more successful in club than his national team because his chemistry with Xavi and Iniesta is a beauty and no one can claims Messi doesn't work hard or combine well with his team mates.
I think Ronaldo is little bit selfish and obsessed while playing for a team. He has an ability to shoot from different and difficult angles but he has better opinion to pass his team mates to score a goal,instead of scoring his goal.

 MESSI : 9    RONALDO :7


6. GOAL STATS

MESSI

2009-10
MATCHES - 64
GOALS - 49
ASSIST - 11

2010-11
MATCHES -61
GOALS - 51
ASSIST - 22


2011-12
MATCHES - 68
GOALS - 74
ASSIST - 27

RONALDO
 
2009-10
MATCHES - 39GOALS - 33
ASSIST - 7

2010-11
MATCHES - 65
GOALS - 56
ASSIST - 16


2011-12
MATCHES -73
GOALS - 77
ASSIST - 16

MESSI : 10    RONALDO :10

TOTAL: MESSI= 53/60 RONALDO= 52/60

I THINK MESSI IS EDGE BETTER THAN RONALDO.

For me both the players are best. The analysis can never judge the player. The best player is one who perform best in the field for the victory of the team.