Ronaldo had a short but sweet journey under legendary former midfielder Andrea Pirlo. In 44 games, he scored 36 goals and produced a further six assists. Together, they won a Coppa Italia and a Supercoppa Italiana, but what the Italian lacks right now is managerial experience, which limits how far up this list he can realistically venture.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been at the center of soccer's GOAT debate for nearly two decades. Between them, they have 1,773 goals, nine Champions League titles and 13 Ballon d'Or awards.

Never lacking in confidence, Cristiano Ronaldo chose himself this week during a discussion about the greatest soccer player of all time. As part of

Cristiano Ronaldo said he respects fans who prefer Lionel Messi, Pelé or Diego Maradona, but that statistics show he's the most complete player ever.

In his own mind, there's no doubt about it. Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest scorer in soccer history. So says the Portuguese superstar on the cusp of his 40th birthday. Ronaldo, who turns 40 on Wednesday,