Willian picks Messi over Ronaldo as better player, calls both 'from another planet'
Former Chelsea winger Willian has chosen Lionel Messi as the better player compared to Cristiano Ronaldo, stating he prefers the Argentine but loves both superstars. Speaking on The Obi One podcast with former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel, Willian said Messi and Ronaldo perform at levels "not from this planet, but from another one" due to their sustained excellence for club and country over many years.
While acknowledging the difficulty of choosing between two all-time greats, Willian affirmed his personal preference for Messi's style of play. His comments come amid ongoing global debates about the greatest footballer of all time, with both players having won numerous Ballon d'Or awards and shattered records across leagues and international competitions.
The Brazilian winger's opinion carries particular weight given his firsthand experience facing both players during his Premier League career at Chelsea and other clubs. For Nigerian football fans who frequently engage in the Messi-Ronaldo discussion, Willian's perspective adds another notable voice to the conversation that continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
Does Willian's take on the Messi-Ronaldo debate align with your own view of what defines footballing greatness, or do you value different qualities in evaluating the sport's greatest players?