We can learn a lot about life. Cristiano Ronaldo is living proof that hard work can beat talent. He shows that if you truly want something and are ready to make sacrifices, then achieving it is just a matter of time.

Ronaldo was definitely born with talent, but if you compare his natural talent to other player’s who stand in his league- Pele, Di Stefano, Maradona, Ronaldo (Brazil), Zidane and of course Lionel Messi, Cristiano is clearly less talented than all of them. Don’t get me wrong, with his natural talent alone he will still be a great player, just not as memorable as the players he gets mentioned alongside.

What Cristiano Ronaldo did achieve greatness was break the rules! He kept changing himself: his body, his physique, his style, his approach to the game throughout his 15 year long senior career to realize his dream of becoming an all time great. He combined his breathtaking skill with his physical attributes to bring out a player never seen before, a player who was good at just about everything that could be asked of an attacking player. At the peak of his powers Ronaldo could:

Dribble elegantly

Run ridiculously fast

Take superb freekicks (especially his perfection and popularization of the knuckle ball technique made his freekicks a spectacle when he got them right).

Score from long range.

Score from close range, thanks to intelligent movement and speed.

Score stupendous headers

Create chances for his teammates. Contrary to “popular belief” Ronaldo was in his prime an outstanding chance creator. Too bad it never got acknowledged enough when it existed!

Entertain! Entertain! Entertain! There was a time when rival fans would switch on TV to watch a Real Madrid or Manchester United game just to watch Cristiano Ronaldo in action.

But what was/is Ronaldo’s Chemical X?

There is every ingredient for the perfect player, but what actually makes them combine to form the ultimate football player? Its his Strong mentality!


Cristiano Ronaldo shows what kind of mindset one needs to be the best in his business. To be the best, you need to believe that you are the best. You need be ready to take criticism and turn it into your strength.


He has received so much hate throughout his career. He could have easily caved in and broken down multiple times but he didn’t. This is the kind of resilience one needs to have. He answers his critics on the pitch to the extent that they are scared of doubting him again.

Cristiano Ronaldo is the most complete footballer. A role model to everyone that wants tomake it in life