Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed his gratitude after Antonio Rudiger named him as the top Real Madrid legend, according to Sport Brief. The Portuguese superstar, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, was humbled by the German defender's praise.
Rudiger, who recently joined Real Madrid from Chelsea, was asked to pick his top five Real Madrid icons in a video shared by Sky Sports on Instagram. Alongside Ronaldo, he included Raul Gomez, Ronaldo Nazario, Zinedine Zidane, and Sergio Ramos in his list.
Ronaldo, now playing for Al Nassr, reacted on social media with clapping emojis, showing his appreciation for Rudiger's high praise. During his nine-year spell at Real Madrid, Ronaldo made a total of 438 appearances, scoring a record 450 goals and providing 131 assists. He remains the club's all-time top scorer and holds the record for the most hat-tricks (48).
Ronaldo's achievements at Real Madrid are a testament to his dedication and talent. Winning four Champions League crowns, among other honors, cemented his status as a Real Madrid legend. Rudiger's recognition of Ronaldo's contributions has clearly resonated with the five-time Ballon d'Or winner.