Former Olympique Marseille defender, Hiroki Sakai has named Cristiano Ronaldo as the best player in the world.
He expressed his admiration for Al-Nassr superstar who has had an illustrious career, winning multiple individual and collective trophies.
The only trophy eluding the 38-year-old in his career is the FIFA World Cup, with five Ballon d’Ors in his name.
However, as his career winds down, the Portuguese icon left European football, joining Saudi Arabian giants Al-Nassr on a free transfer last summer.
Despite this, Ronaldo is still regarded as the best player in the world by many fans, players and pundits.
Urawa Reds captain, Sakai is among those who share that opinion.
“Cristiano Ronaldo is the best player in the world and can never be compared, but I have not had the opportunity to face him,” Sakai told Kooora.
“Perhaps I will have that opportunity in the future in the AFC Champions League.”