Cristiano Ronaldo has been enjoying a very successful career ever since he joined Manchester United from Sporting CP. The five time Ballon Dor winner has played in three of the toughest football leagues, and has broken several records in each of those leagues. Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Manchester United last season....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
Manchester United had a very poor season, however, Ronaldo managed to excel in the club. Ronaldo finished as the team’s highest goal scorere last season with 24 goals. Ronaldo was also the team’s best player, but his performance was not enough to take the team to the Champions league.
A new football season has began, and it seems it could be one of Ronaldo’s worst season. Ronaldo has scored just one goal in eight games for Manchester United, although he has not been a regular starter in the team. The Portuguese star has been criticized by a lot of fans for his performance this season.
It is obvious that Ronaldo’s speed has reduced greatly, Ronaldo’s stamina has also reduced a lot. Ronaldo being 37 years old, it is normal for his speed to reduce, and it would be impossible for him to become the speedster he once was. However, Ronaldo still possesses creativity, he also a clinical goal scorer.
Cristiano Ronaldo does not only need speed to be a good centre forward. A lot of strikers like Harry Kane, Lewandowski and Benzema have never needed speed to score goals. Most of these players use their stamina and physique to break into the opposition defense and score goals.
Ronaldo is one of the fittest football players, but if he improves on his physique, he would be a difficult opponent for defenders.
