Having burst onto the scene at Sporting Lisbon, Cristiano Ronaldo has gone onto represent the likes of Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus and is still going strong at the age of 35.
Former Portugal defender Abel Xavier has lavished praise on his compatriot, as he shed light on Cristiano Ronaldo’s rise to fandom and his hunger to succeed.
Speaking to Stats Perform News via Goal, the former Liverpool star pointed out that Cristiano Ronaldo has achieved success in each of the clubs he has represented.
Abel Xavier had stints with Liverpool, Everton and Middlesbrough in the Premier League and called it quits on a nomadic career in 2008. He also represented the Portuguese national team 20 times between 1993 and 2002, scoring two goals.
Nowadays, Cristiano Ronaldo is a finisher, claims Xavier
The 47-year-old claimed Cristiano Ronaldo’s role has changed over the years. Known for his explosive pace and trickery on the ball during his formative years, the Portuguese star is more of an out and out goalscoring currently.
Xavier shed light on the 35-year-old’s development as a player and added that he is greatly admired in Portugal.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been in stunning form this season and has got in on the act once again after the restart. With goals against Lecce and Bologna, the Portugal captain took his tally up to 23 league goals for the season.
Juventus are currently four points clear of Lazio in the Serie A summit and look set to win their ninth Scudetto in succession.
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