Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi: When Mikel Picked GOAT in Football

• Mikel Obi once weighed in on the Cristiano Ronaldo versus Lionel Messi 'GOAT' debate
• The opinion about who is better between the two superstars has raged for many years
• The Chelsea legend faced both players on different occasions during his playing days

Legendary Nigerian midfielder, Mikel John Obi once revealed his pick for the best player between two veterans, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Both of these superstars have dominated the football world for close to two decades and scooped all the major awards and records you can think of.

Ronaldo and Messi are seen as the greatest of all time (GOATs) in football, with fans, pundits, celebrities, and even players still divided on who is best.

Having faced both players on numerous occasions during his active days, Super Eagles legend, Mikel gave his opinion on the debate.

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The former Chelsea midfielder has much respect for both players but has a definite favourite among them. He said via FootballLive:

"Messi all day. For me, he’s from a different planet. So grateful to have been able to play with him; from the under-20s we started playing together. Played against him so many times I’m so privileged to have done that."

In a recent interview with Dubai Eye, per GOAL, Mikel went on to explain why he has never been a fan of Ronaldo and has always pitched his tent with the Argentine.

"I’ve never been a Ronaldo fan really. For me, when a player has so much ego, I don’t really get it. He’s never been one of my favourite players and that’s why I always go for Messi really," he stated.

Okocha on the GOAT debate

Sports Brief previously reported on Super Eagles icon and former Bolton Wanderers star, Jay Jay Okocha giving his GOAT opinion and explaining what distinguishes the players.

While the Nigerian legend acknowledged the extraordinary accomplishments of both Messi and Ronaldo in football, the former playmaker has a definite favourite in his opinion.