Cristiano Ronaldo Names His Best Captain Ever – A Tribute to The Legend

History shows very few soccer players have enjoyed remarkable careers at any of the most eminent clubs worldwide. Having left a memorable legacy at Juventus, Real Madrid, and Manchester United before relocating to Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the few elite.

The Portuguese sensation still rules soccer at forty years, defying age with his incredible endurance and goal-scoring ability. Although he has played under some of the finest football captains throughout his career, Ronaldo claims one name is clearly above all others.

Ronaldo’s Verdict: Roy Keane is the Best Captain Ever

Cristiano Ronaldo was interviewed on TalkTV in 2022 and asked to identify the finest captain he had ever worked under throughout his illustrious career. He answered without thinking twice.

🗣️ “For me, Roy Keane was my best captain ever,” as I have said numerous times.

Between 2003 and 2005 throughout Manchester United, Ronaldo and Roy Keane split 68 appearances on the pitch. Young Ronaldo greatly benefited from Keane’s mentoring and leadership skills; Keane was already a well-known leader.

Ronaldo was one of the best footballers of all time partly because of Keane’s great impact on his attitude, behavior, and work ethic.

Roy Keane’s Fierce Loyalty to Cristiano Ronaldo

In a further display of mutual respect for Ronaldo by Manchester United, Ronaldo was rested in the 2022 season by Erik ten Hag and failed to be introduced for the match against Tottenham Hotspur, thus being sidelined.

Roy Keane, on the other hand, backed Ronaldo despite all the furor, opposing critics like Gary Neville, who attacked the Portuguese legend for the act.

Keane’s steadfast backing of Ronaldo is evidence that their bond has grown bigger than football and has rested upon mutual respect and common-winning philosophies.