Spike Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Didn't know he was still playing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 He retired 12 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Has to be the shortest high level lived spell where you can still genuinely say he’s an out and out football legend. I can’t think of anyone else that had their optimum level for such a short time but is blanket rated by all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 Just now, SirBalon said: Has to be the shortest high level lived spell where you can still genuinely say he’s an out and out football legend. I can’t think of anyone else that had their optimum level for such a short time but is blanket rated by all. George Best and Kaka come to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted January 16, 2018 Administrator Share Posted January 16, 2018 This goal goes down as one of his greatest And this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Just now, Spike said: George Best and Kaka come to mind. Kaká lasted for a lot longer than Ronaldinho mate... At least playing at elite level football. George Best too... How many optimum years did we get out of Ronaldinho? 4 or maybe at a stretch, 5 at most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, SirBalon said: Kaká lasted for a lot longer than Ronaldinho mate... At least playing at elite level football. George Best too... How many optimum years did we get out of Ronaldinho? 4 or maybe at a stretch, 5 at most. Not my point. They may have lasted longer but their shelf life was limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 I'd say from 2004 to 2008 we saw the best out of Kaka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 I'd even go as far to say Kaka was elite for only 4 years before injuries ruined him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 Just now, Cicero said: I'd say from 2004 to 2008 we saw the best out of Kaka Hivemind! Just now, Spike said: I'd even go as far to say Kaka was elite for only 4 years before injuries ruined him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Just now, Spike said: Not my point. They may have lasted longer but their shelf life was limited. To be honest, (this is a personal opinion) Kaká isn’t on the pantheon of legendary players for me even though he did win a Ballon d’Or. He just doesn’t cut it for me at that level. George Best’s best was so good that he is is one of the historical greats. But he did last a lot longer than Ronaldinho. For me Ronaldinho is an anomaly in this sense but there may be others recognised in a similar vein I can’t think of right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 1 minute ago, SirBalon said: To be honest, (this is a personal opinion) Kaká isn’t on the pantheon of legendary players for me even though he did win a Ballon d’Or. He just doesn’t cut it for me at that level. George Best’s best was so good that he is is one of the historical greats. But he did last a lot longer than Ronaldinho. For me Ronaldinho is an anomaly in this sense but there may be others recognised in a similar vein I can’t think of right now. Didn't Stoichov only last for a few years at elite status? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Disagree. Kaka at his peak was one of the best players I've ever seen. I'd even say better than 2008 Ronaldo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Honey Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 No idea why Ronaldinho picked Barcelona over us, I imagine one of his big career regrets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy Posted January 16, 2018 Moderator Share Posted January 16, 2018 Most naturally gifted player I have ever seen. It's a shame that his lifestyle didn't suit that of a professional football player. We wouldn't talk about Messi and Ronaldo as we do today, if Ronaldinho had the same professionalism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 Much like Fernando Torres (another player that burned out!) it is very easy to forget how damn good Kaka was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Just now, Spike said: Didn't Stoichov only last for a few years at elite status? No way! He outlasted Cruyff’s coaching era at Barça and then moved to Italy to return to Barcelona. had a great World Cup too! With Ronaldinho we’re talking about what I feel is a four year span at most because his final two seasons at Barça were terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 Just now, Tommy said: Most naturally gifted player I have ever seen. It's a shame that his lifestyle didn't suit that of a professional football player. We wouldn't talk about Messi and Ronaldo as we do today, if Ronaldinho had the same professionalism. Adds to his mystery. Playing for fun over competition. Maybe it's only because of his lifestyle that he was talented? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy Posted January 16, 2018 Moderator Share Posted January 16, 2018 Just now, Spike said: Adds to his mystery. Playing for fun over competition. Maybe it's only because of his lifestyle that he was talented? That could also be true. He was always smiling when he was playing, who knows if he would have been the same if he approached things in a different manner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan Posted January 16, 2018 Administrator Share Posted January 16, 2018 is it true Ronaldinho's contracts often included a clause where he was allowed to go out on at least 2 nights a week and get absolutely bladdered at his own will? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 Just now, Tommy said: That could also be true. He was always smiling when he was playing, who knows if he would have been the same if he approached things in a different manner. That is what Messi used to be like before this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirBalon Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, Stan said: is it true Ronaldinho's contracts often included a clause where he was allowed to go out on at least 2 nights a week and get absolutely bladdered at his own will? Yep! They did and he’s not the only one that had that type of contract. Romario did too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy Posted January 16, 2018 Moderator Share Posted January 16, 2018 6 minutes ago, Spike said: That is what Messi used to be like before this: I miss blonde Messi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewolf Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 6 minutes ago, Kitchen Sales said: No idea why Ronaldinho picked Barcelona over us, I imagine one of his big career regrets Yea I bet him and Zinedine Zidane just cried themselves to sleep for weeks over those missed opportunities... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Honey Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, Bluewolf said: Yea I bet him and Zinedine Zidane just cried themselves to sleep for weeks over those missed opportunities... I doubt Zidane would have gotten in ahead of Rob Lee to be fair, but you've got to let them dream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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