Ultimate Ronaldo XI from his career so far.
A look at a best XI of players Cristiano Ronaldo has played with in his career with Manchester United and Real Madrid, including the man himself…
GK: Iker Casillas
One of the best goalkeepers of all time, Iker Casillas was a terrificant servant for Real Madrid despite a dip in his later years.
DR: Gary Neville
An all-time great in the Premier League, Gary Neville is a Manchester United legend who played his part in Ronaldo’s great success at Old Trafford.
DL: Patrice Evra
Another much-loved United great, Patrice Evra was a big-game player for the Red Devils and struck up a fine partnership with Ronaldo on the left-hand side.
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DC: Rio Ferdinand
Another former United man, Rio Ferdinand is one of the best centre-backs of the modern era and a great team-mate for Ronaldo.
DC: Nemanja Vidic
United’s captain for some of Ronaldo’s time at the club, Nemanja Vidic formed a great partnership at the back for the Reds to help them achieve so much in the late 00s.
MC: Xabi Alonso
A vitally important midfielder for Real Madrid for many years, Xabi Alonso is one of the finest playmakers the game has seen in recent years.
MC: Roy Keane
One of United’s best-ever players, Roy Keane was a great midfielder and leader for United, and will have been a great influence early on in Ronaldo’s career.
AMR: Cristiano Ronaldo
He’d obviously want to include himself, so it’s only right! Whether playing right, left, or up front, Ronaldo is one of the finest players of his generation with an amazing 501 career goals to his name now.
AML: Ryan Giggs
Another United legend, Ryan Giggs may have been slightly past his peak while Ronaldo was at the club, but he remained a key player for Sir Alex Ferguson’s hugely dominant side.
AMC: Mesut Ozil
A world class number ten, Mesut Ozil really found top form at Real Madrid alongside Ronaldo, with the pair known for combining brilliantly on many occasions.
FC: Karim Benzema
The player who tops the list of assists for Ronaldo, Karim Benzema is another Real Madrid player who has struck up a fine understanding alongside Ronaldo at the Bernabeu, even more so than Wayne Rooney did at United.
