Ronaldo snubs Benzema, Ronaldinho, picks Lionel Messi in dream XI

Ronaldo snubs Benzema, Ronaldinho, picks Lionel Messi in dream XI

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 10:31 - 18.09.2024

Find out who else made the cut, alongside Lionel Messi in Ronaldo's ultimate team.

Brazil legend Ronaldo Nazario recently sat down with the Daily Mail to discuss several topics including his favourite XI of all time.

Ronaldo is certainly a footballer whose opinion is greatly valued, for several reasons including his incredible performances for Brazil, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Inter Milan.

The two-time Ballon d'Or winner shared the pitch with some of football's greats in his career, whether playing with them or against them and called on some for his team. 

Ronaldo's ultimate team

Brazil legend Ronaldo Nazario at the The Best FIFA Awards 2022 Red Carpet

Ronaldo's starting lineup kicks off with Italian goalkeeping great Gianluigi Buffon between the posts, boasting an astonishing 10 Serie A titles from his 17-year Juventus stint.

His backline is equally impressive, comprising Brazilian full-back Cafu, Italian stalwart Paolo Maldini, 2006 World Cup-winning captain Fabio Cannavaro, and legendary left-back Roberto Carlos.

In midfield, Ronaldo opts for an attacking trio of creative genius Zinedine Zidane, Argentine World Cup winning legend Diego Maradona, and Brazilian icon Pele.

Up front, Ronaldo went for a tantalizing front three: himself as the central striker, flanked by two great rivals Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.