WATCH: Ronaldo creates unbeatable Football 11, featuring Lionel Messi and three Brazilian legends
Ronaldo Nazario's front three included him and two GOATs of the sport.
Ronaldo Nazario ensured he was placed in the middle of his greatest playing XI (Image via Goal)
Ronaldo Nazario was recently interviewed by Daily Mail, where they spoke about his time as a professional footballer. The Brazilian legend also spoke about how the world of football is now.
In a segment of the interview, Ronaldo Nazario was asked to form his greatest playing 11. The team was filled with legends of the game, him included. The team mostly consisted of his former teammates, international and from club.
He started off with the keeper, and decided to pick Italian legend Gianluigi Buffon. The center-backs Ronaldo picked were Italian defenders Paulo Maldini and Fabio Cannavaro. For the fullbacks, he picked Brazilian teammates Cafu and Roberto Carlos.
When it came to the midfield, his first pick was former Los Blancos teammate, Zinedine Zidane. The two other midfielders he picked were Argentine legend Diego Maradona and Brazil legend Pele.
For the front three, he decided to keep Lionel Messi on the right wing. Ronaldo decided that he was going to put himself in the middle and on the left, Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo.
Related: Brazilian legend leaves Cristiano Ronaldo out of his list of football GOATsRonaldo Nazario claims Real Madrid star reminds him of Zinedine Zidane
Jude Bellingham has been shining at Real Madrid ever since joining them. Being purchased for $110 million plus add-ons, he has become one of the most important players in the Los Blancos set-up.
Ronaldo Nazario had nothing but praise for the 20-year-old, comparing him to Zinedine Zidane. Ronaldo said he has attended quite a few games in the Santiago Bernabeu, and each time he sees the midfielder, he is reminded of Zindane.
I was watching a few matches at the Bernabeu and I was looking for Bellingham. He reminds me a little bit of Zidane with his quality. I love the way Jude Bellingham plays. I love to watch him play, he goes forward all the time.Ronaldo Nazario on Jude Bellingham
Ronaldo also spoke about Kylian Mbappe’s possible move to the Spanish capital. The former Brazilian forward said fans are excited for his arrival, despite it not being confirmed yet. He claims if the Frenchman joins Real Madrid, he will win the Ballon d’Or.
We have to wait until it's official before talking about it in detail, but everyone is excited about Kylian Mbappe in Madrid. He is an amazing player. He is going to be one of the best players at this moment. I think it's a very good choice for him if he joins Madrid. I think he will finally get the Ballon d'Or if he joins Real Madrid.Ronaldo Nazario on Kylian Mbappe’s possible move to Real Madrid
Marca claim the superstar has already signed a contract with Real Madrid, but there has been no official confirmation from either side yet. As of now, he has decided to not extend his contract with Paris Saint-Germain.
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