Cristiano Ronaldo:What makes him a top player

Cristiano Ronaldo undoubtedly the best Portuguese player until today. What makes him tic? Well at Sporting Lisbon he began to grow as a professional player, very young his career was correctly managed and this football skills potentially explored ...

It was after a friendly against Manchester United back in 2003 ... that Sir Alex Ferguson, attending to Manchester's team players after heavy loss against Sporting Lisbon, approved the immediate hiring of Cristiano Ronaldo ...

Sir Alex Fergusson took in Cristiano Ronaldo and personally accompanied his training, his skills on arrival were above average, but at 18 years of age, he had a great possibility to improve his abilities ...

Back in Manchester, Cristiano Ronaldo would bet with Sir Alex Ferguson on the quantity of goals he would score during the season. One thing that impressed Sir Alex Ferguson, was Ronaldo's quest for perfection, long after official practice, he would keep going alone in the stadium, trying to get it perfect.

In Madrid, he was several times seen practicing alone on the field on his day off, what makes Cristiano Ronaldo the player that he is, besides his physical abilities, is his quest for perfection. His love for the game is evident.

As a player, he is probably one of the fastest players in the world and his ball control during the game is incredible. He plays with both feet, as a winger with his constant speed change and creativity he is a defenses nightmare. He also scores often, and he does it from several positions and he is also a good header ...

A Spanish newspaper Marca published an article about Cristiano Ronaldo's, revealing superstitious things about him, and some rituals before he puts into practice before the game begins:

- He tries to be the last player getting onto the field, before the game begins

- He dresses his equipment with a strict order that complies scrupulously in every game.

- Tries to occupy the same place on the bus carrying the team: on the right seat of the second last row behind the driver

- Before entering the field, in the locker room, he plays with the ball.

- Always gives a last peek in the mirror before leaving the locker room.

- Waters and 'strokes' hair minutes before each game

- Step onto the pitch with his right foot.