Ronaldinho is celebrated as one of the greatest players in football history, not for an overwhelming goalscoring record or a mountain of assists, but for his unparalleled dribbling and unmistakable style. As one of the sport’s most influential figures, the Brazilian legend has now shared who he thinks is the best dribbler Lionel Messi and Neymar.
Generally they play together with Messi and Neymar is a privilege for any teammate, but in this case Ronaldinho became a mentor to both. Already established as one of the world’s best players and winner of the 2005 Ballon d’Or, the Brazilian was Messi’s first guide at FC Barcelona and later shared the Brazilian national team with Neymar. However, all three will be remembered for highlight reels filled with trailing defenders.
Continue talking EA Sports on TikTokRonaldinho named the player he ranks just below his former teammates: “After Messi and Neymar, for me has always been the best dribbler Eden Hazard. The way he moves with the ball reminds me of street football, the joy, the flair, the freedom. He doesn’t just dribble to entertain; he dribbles to create, to break down the defense, to make football beautiful again.“
Legend further explained how Hazard’s natural movement sets him apart. “Players like him make fans fall in love with the game again. Football has had many magicians, but Hazard’s magic came naturally, no tricks, no showboating, just rhythm and brilliance,he added.
Chelsea’s Eden Hazard runs with the ball under pressure from AFC Bournemouth’s Harry Arter.
One of Ronaldinho’s defining traits, besides his talent, was his ever-present smile – a reflection of the joy he always said he felt on the pitch. “He played with luck, and that’s something I’ve always respected.‘ he concluded about Hazard.
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With 85 goals and 57 assists in 245 games, Hazard made the biggest impact with the ball at his feet. During seven seasons with the Blues, the Belgian attempted 1,441 dribbles and completed 909more than any other player during that period, showing a level of dominance in one-on-one situations rarely seen in the league.
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