The Best Player: Real Madrid Icon Luka Modric Reveals Respect for Cristiano Ronaldo

• Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric holds former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo in high esteem
• The Croatian shared a largely successful six-year spell at Los Blancos with the superstar
• Modric, captain of Croatia, is regarded as one of the best midfielders of his generation

Luka Modric has identified Cristiano Ronaldo as 'the best player' he has ever teamed up with.

Ronaldo shot his way to the top of the ‘greatest of all time’ conversation following an outstanding career at Real Madrid.

Some have marvelled at the machine-like, athletic relentlessness of his out-and-out goal-scoring, causing records to tumble in his wake, per GOAL.

Amid Ronaldo's brilliance on the pitch, which has translated to individual and collective trophies, the five-time Ballon d'Or has earned respect among his colleagues.

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One of his ex-Real Madrid teammates, Luka Modric has touted the Portuguese phenomenon as the best he has played with.

Modric, nearing the twilight of a remarkable career, gave Ronaldo the accolade after the pair spent six successful years together at Real Madrid.

“Cristiano Ronaldo is the best player I’ve ever played with,” he told Rio Ferdinand in a conversation, as quoted by CX.

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Meanwhile, Real Madrid midfielder, Modric named his dream team which included Ronaldo and former Barcelona star, Ivan Rakitic.

The Croat has already played with a plethora of stars following a spell at the Spanish giants and his pivotal role for his national team.

It is no surprise the first name on the 37-year-old's five-a-side roster was Ronaldo, given the successes they shared at Los Blancos.

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Sports Brief also reported on Kylian Mbappe and other football stars showing admiration for Ronaldo following his second hat-trick in the Saudi Pro League.

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The Portuguese superstar continued his hot streak in front of the goalposts by bagging the coveted triple in Al-Nassr's resounding win over Damac on Saturday.

According to the Mirror, all three of Ronaldo's goals came in the first half of the tie, helping his new Saudi team open a two-point gap on second-placed Al-Ittihad.