Very few arguments can be raised against the fact that Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most exceptional soccer players in the world, and that is he is quite possibly the best the world has to offer. The 2013 Ballon dÓr winner, now the leading goal scorer for his country, has consistently been in formidable form since his Manchester United days and continues to prove a terror for La Liga and European defences to date.
So what is it that makes the Portuguese stand apart from other football players? The man himself has spoken.
"I've always watched the players who had the best performance and realized one thing: what makes the difference between good players and stars is the work," said CR7.
"The difference between good players and best players can be in those details."
"I've made mistakes but I'm happy to have committed to my craft. I've become a better player and a better human being."
"I always want to be the best and I always want to be successful, that never changes. I put pressure on myself to perform."
The explosive forward was also keen to add that experiencing success with Portugal was a dream he would love to see come true, and that it would "cap off a great career".
