Paulo Dybala Makes Emphatic Claim when asked to Choose Between Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho 

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Paulo Dybala has said that although Ronaldinho is his idol that his compatriot Lionel Messi is the greatest player of all time.

Dybala told CazeTV Official about which of the two iconic attackers is the best (via Albicleste Talk):

“Messi … Ronaldinho is my idol, but Messi is number one.”

Lionel Messi is, for many, the greatest player in history, and he continues to make history. The legendary forward finally got his hands on the FIFA World Cup trophy last year. He captained Argentina to glory in Qatar, bagging seven goals and three assists in seven games.

It was the last major trophy missing in his glistening trophy cabinet that also consists of Champions League (4), La Liga (10), Ligue 1 (2) and a Copa America. He has also won seven Ballon d’Or awards.

However, it’s his talent that has wowed the footballing world for the last two decades. He has bagged 710 goals and 339 assists in 875 club games for Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. He also has scored 103 goals and provided 56 assists in 175 international caps for Argentina.

Ronaldinho won the Ballon d’Or award in 2005 but said that he wasn’t even the best player at the Camp Nou at the time. He said in his acceptance speech (via Barca Worldwide):

“Messi … Ronaldinho is my idol, but Messi is number one.”

The Brazilian was talking about an 18-year-old Lionel Messi who was just at the beginning of his incredible career. That’s not to say that the former Barca trickster isn’t among the greats.

Ronaldinho carved out a legendary career that saw him play for the Blaugrana, PSG and AC Milan. He scored 197 goals and provided 166 assists in 544 club games.

A showboater and Selecao sensation, the iconic Brazilian was truly what Gingha football was all about. He was a nightmare for defenders due to his quick feet and long list of tricks in his arsenal.

He won the FIFA World Cup in 2002 and the Champions League alongside Messi in 2006. He also won two La Liga titles and the Copa America.

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