English football icon Alan Shearer recently expressed his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo’s extraordinary career, highlighting the Portuguese superstar’s incredible achievements over more than two decades at the top level of the sport.
Despite being a legendary striker himself, with 379 career goals, Shearer was unequivocal in acknowledging Ronaldo’s superiority in a recent interview.
“He scores more goals than me”
When asked whether he would choose himself or Cristiano Ronaldo as the better player, the 54-year-old former Newcastle star humbly admitted:
“He has scored far more goals than I have so Ronaldo”
Shearer’s recognition underscores the monumental impact Ronaldo has had on the game, with a staggering 916 goals scored in his career to date.
Ronaldo or Alan Shearer?
Alan Shearer:
“He has scored far more goals than I have so Ronaldo”
— Al Nassr Zone (@TheNassrZone) December 17, 2024
Shearer further praised Ronaldo’s consistency and professionalism, noting his ability to remain at the pinnacle of the sport for over two decades.
A rivalry of legends
The respect Shearer has for Ronaldo is particularly meaningful given that the two players faced off during their careers, notably in the Premier League.
In memorable encounters in the mid-2000s, Shearer’s Newcastle United often battled with Ronaldo’s Manchester United, where the Portuguese winger was already making a name for himself as one of the most electrifying talents in football.
Admiration from one great to another
As a player who holds the record for the most goals in Premier League history, Shearer’s acknowledgment of Ronaldo’s brilliance is a testament to the latter’s enduring greatness.
Now at 39 years of age, Ronaldo continues to perform at an elite level with Al Nassr, further solidifying his status as one of the game’s all-time greats.
The mutual respect between legends like Alan Shearer and Cristiano Ronaldo highlights not just Ronaldo’s success but also his lasting influence on football’s biggest names and future generations.
