Who Is Better Between CR7 and R9? Endrick Chooses the Greatest Ronaldo of All Time

• Who is the greatest Ronaldo of all time between R9 and CR7?
• The two football icons are among the game's distinguished names
• Brazilian rising star, Endrick Felipe, has picked his greatest Ronaldo

From the legendary clashes of Pele vs. Maradona to the modern-day rivalry of Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo, debates about the greatest footballer of all time continue to ignite passionate discussions among fans.

While Pele and Maradona graced different eras, Messi and Ronaldo shared the spotlight for over a decade, dominating the football scene and amassing an impressive array of trophies.

In these discussions, Cristiano's name often stirs controversy, with critics highlighting his lack of a World Cup title and questioning his skill compared to his peers.

An often overlooked aspect is the fact that Cristiano shares his name with another football icon, the Brazilian Ronaldo, affectionately known as O Fenômeno (The Phenomenon).

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Who is better: CR7 vs R9?

Ronaldo Nazario was, for want of a better word, the original maestro, captivated the world with his agility and goal-scoring prowess.

For a young boy from Madeira, Portugal, to be compared to such a legend seemed like an insurmountable challenge.

Yet, CR7 not only matched Ronaldo's scoring records but also surpassed him in Ballon d'Or accolades.

Despite these achievements, the now Al-Nassr captain's trophy cabinet lacks a World Cup, a title the Brazilian Ronaldo claimed twice (in 1994 and 2002).

CR7 vs R9: Endrick chooses his favourite Ronaldo

This disparity has sparked a new debate: Who is superior, CR7 or R9? This question was posed to Endrick, the rising star from Brazil, as noted by Essentially Sports.

The Real Madrid-bound forward, who made history as the youngest male player to score an international goal at Wembley, found himself torn between the two footballing titans.

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His initial response to ESPN was 'both', but after careful thought, the 17-year-old chose CR7 over his Brazilian compatriot.

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Sports Brief also reported that Rio Ferdinand suggests that Thierry Henry has never harboured a soft spot for CR7, although he has tried to keep it under wraps for a long time.

Rio further explored the rumoured tension between Cristiano and Brazilian Ronaldo. According to the former defender, it revolves around the similarity in their names.

For context, R9 excluded the Portuguese ace from his top 10 list of all-time best players.