Raphael Varane has had the opportunity to beat iconic footballers throughout his career, such as Karim Benzema, Luka Modric, Gareth Bale, Toni Kroos, Sergio Ramos, Iker Casillas, Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann. But he put Cristiano Ronaldo above the rest without hesitation at all times.
Asked directly about the name of the best footballer he has met in the First Division, the current Manchester United defender did not hesitate at all to reveal his final answer. His immediate reaction was to talk about Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro.
Through his exploits, legacy and professionalism, El Bicho left a very special mark in the memory of the French World Champion. Moreover, their bond is even closer because they were teammates at Real Madrid and Manchester United.
“The best player I ever played with? Cristiano Ronaldo, he’s a great player and a professional. He’s simply the best (a footballer I’ve played with)”said the former France international, in a dynamic he completed with GOAL’s official channel.
Karim Benzema and Luka Modric are the winners of the Golden Ball, Iker Casillas is on the list of honors for the best goalkeepers in history, and Kylian Mbappe is destined for greatness.
But Cristiano Ronaldo’s legacy is incomparable. And this is something Raphael Varane wanted to emphasize by defining him as the best partner of his entire career.
