Eden Hazard vs Cristiano Ronaldo
Belgium against Portugal. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Eden Hazard
Belgium · 2010s · LM
- Almanac rating
- 91
- Rank in Belgium
- #3 of 33
- Caps
- 126 · 33 goals
- Clubs
- Lille OSC, Chelsea, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
- Honours
- national Player of the Year 2015
A mesmeric dribbler, this diminutive winger consistently defied defenders while inspiring Belgium's golden generation to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals. Career record: 126 caps and 33 goals for Belgium; club career at Lille OSC, Chelsea, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol; honours include national Player of the Year 2015.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal · 2002–26 · LM
- Almanac rating
- 98
- Rank in Portugal
- #1 of 33
- Caps
- 233 · 146 goals
- Clubs
- Manchester United, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Al-Nassr
- Honours
- 3× Ballon d'Or (2008–2014) · FIFA World Player of the Year 2008 · 2× European Golden Shoe (2008–2011)
The Juventus crowd stood and applauded a Real Madrid player on 3 April 2018, after he rose 2.31 metres in their own stadium and hooked an overhead kick past their goalkeeper. He has won five Ballon d'Or awards, five European Cups, Euro 2016 with Portugal, the Nations League in 2019 and 2025, and league titles in England, Spain, Italy and Saudi Arabia; his 140 Champions League goals remain the record. Career record: 233 caps and 146 goals for Portugal; club career at Manchester United, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Al-Nassr; honours include 3× Ballon d'Or (2008–2014), FIFA World Player of the Year 2008, 2× European Golden Shoe (2008–2011).
The verdict
The almanac puts Cristiano Ronaldo ahead by 7 rating points, 98 against 91.
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