Source: Telegraph
Cristiano Ronaldo versus Kaka: Who's better?
Ronaldo blasts by defenders, Kaka drifts his way through. Kaka is devoutly religious, and wears an "I Belong to Jesus" T-shirt to profess his faith. [LNB]Ronaldo wears his cross as a fashion accessory. But they both share the status of being known as two of the best in the business, and have both attracted the attentions of Real Madrid this summer. Why are the Spanish side interested in them, and how have both players responded to the compliment? [LNB] Related ArticlesRonaldo move put in limboPremier League Transfer TalkSport on televisionTop 20 transfer targetsMilan downplay Kaka moveKaka's career highlightsCRISTIANO RONALDO Age: 24 Position: Winger, forward Current salary: estimated at £122,400-a-week Club history: Sporting CP (2001-03), Manchester United (2003-present)Individual honours: PFA Young Player of the Year (2006–07) PFA Players' Player of the Year (2006–07, 2007–08) FWA Footballer of the Year (2006–07, 2007–08) Uefa Club Footballer of the Year (2007–08) Ballon d'Or (2008) Fifa World Player of the Year (2008) Club honours: Premier League (2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09) FA Cup (2003–04) League Cup (2005–06, 2008–09) FA Community Shield (2007) Uefa Champions League (2007–08) Fifa Club World Cup (2008) [LNB]International honours: No major honours What he brings to his team: What doesn't he bring, apart from modesty and tracking back? He terrifies defenders and goalkeepers with his pace, power and an uncanny understanding of the physics of a football in flight. Excellent in the air, he is also capable of being effective on either wing, or spearheading an attack through the middle. True, he doesn't do so many of those step-overs any more, but he does have an incredible work ethic off the field. [LNB]What he is saying: "I don't want to talk about clubs. I want to rest and to go on holidays because I am very tired. I've played many games under a lot of pressure. The future? We'll see. My future for now is the national team. We must win to be back on track in the World Cup."[LNB]KAKA Age: 27 Position: Attacking midfielder Current salary: estimated at £143,438-a-week Club history: Sao Paolo (2001-2003), AC Milan (2003 – present)Individual honours: Serie A Foreign Footballer of the Year (2004, 2006, 2007) Serie A Footballer of the Year (2004, 2007) Uefa Club Footballer of the Year (2007) Fifa World Player of the Year (2007) Ballon d'Or, European Player of the Year (2007) No. 29 in Time Magazine's Top 100 most influential people (2008) Club honours: Serie A (2004) Italian Super Cup (2004) Uefa Champions League (2007) Uefa Super Cup (2007) Fifa Club World Cup (2007) International honours: World Cup (2002) Fifa Confederations Cup (2005) [LNB]What he brings to his team: An attacking midfielder with extraordinary technical ability, Kaka, like Ronaldo, is excellent in the air, but the Brazilian does not rely on his physique as much. [LNB]He weaves through players with a blend of balance and supreme control, rather than blasting his way through, leaving opponents and spectators alike unsure of how he has done it: the ultimate compliment. He is also more team oriented than Ronaldo, and is just as capable of scoring. [LNB]What he is saying: "I want to tell the millions of Milan fans that I have made my choice. I have said I want to stay, now leave me alone please. Write it. I want to stay with Milan and from today this issue is over. I will say it for the last time, the last time. I don't want to leave Milan." [LNB]
