Arsene Wenger (Coach, Arsenal) - Who is the Best Player in the World? Leo Messi.

Who is the
Best Player Ever? Leo Messi! Diego Maradona (Ex Argentina) I have seen the player who will
inherit my place in Argentine football and his name is Messi. Messi is a genius and he can
become an even better player. Wayne Rooney (ManUnited) Messi is a Joke, for me the Best
Ever! Pele (Ex Brazil) - At the moment, Messi is the Best! Juan Sebastian Veron (Ex
Argentina) - I see Maradona every time he grabs the ball and accelerates. We must protect him.
Id personally put him in a drawer of my bedside table. Ferrer (ex-Barcelona, Chelsea): I played
with Romario, Rivaldo, Ronaldo, Laudrup and Stoichkov but Messi is the best Ive seen
McDermott (Assistant Newcastle) For those asking i do think Messi is the best ever yes.
Kenny was the best player i ever played with Eidur Gudjohnsen (ex-Chelsea, Barcelona)
Messis control is the best I have ever seen, it is truly breathtaking. Krankl (ex-Barcelona) -
Messi is the worlds number 1. Cruyff was my youth idol, him and Messi are the best players I
saw in my life. Rafael van der Vaart (Tottenham) - Best football player I played against? I think
Messi. He killed us. Ivan Helguera (ex-Real Madrid) - For me, Messi is the best player in
history Laporta (Ex President, Barcelona) Messi is the best player in the world right now and
the best ever. Together with Cruyff and Maradona, hes the best weve seen at the club.
Huntelaar (Schalke) - Whos better, Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? Messi. Ronaldo is good, but
Messi is ten times better. Aguero (Man City) Messi won 3 Ballons dOr and is competing for
another one. He will be the best player in the world until he retires. Cassano (AC Milan) Messi
is the best player in the history of football, and thats why I prefer Bara over Real Madrid. Arda
Turan (Galatassary) - Messi or Ronaldo best player in the world? In the world, I would say
Ronaldo. Messi is from another planet. Sandro Rossell (President, Barcelona) - I think Barca
will never have a player like Messi again. Messis greatness is present on and off the field of
play. Roy Keane (Ex ManUnited) I was a big fan of Maradona growing up and of the current
crop Ronaldo is good but Messi is the best Ive ever seen. I dont dish out praise lightly but Messi
deserves it. I look for weaknesses in his game and I cant find them. Bacary Sagna (Arsenal)
Best Player I played against? Messi, when he plays wide. He is the best in the world. Football
seems easy when he plays it Javier Mascherano (Barcelona) Although he may not be human,
its good that Messi still thinks he is. Messi plays some another sport. Fabio Capello (Ex Coach,
Juventus) -In my entire life I have never seen a player of such quality and personality at such a
young age, particularly wearing the heavy shirt of one of the worlds great clubs. Raul (Ex Real
Madrid) The other day I saw one of his games. He was running with the ball at a hundred
percent full speed, I dont know how many touches he took, maybe five or six, but the ball was
glued to his foot. Its practically impossible! Gerard Pique (Barcelona) -It doesnt matter where
Messi plays, if its cold or hot, he always proves that hes the best. Marcello Lippi (Ex Coach,
Italy) - The best? Antonio Cassano (AC Milan) Ronaldinho is better than Cristiano Ronaldo,
but neither are as good as Leo Messi. John Terry (Chelsea) - For me, Lionel Messi is quite
clearly the best player ever. Its a pleasure to pit myself against him and when I finish my career
its something I can look back on and know Ive tested myself against the very best. Vicente Del
Bosque (Coach, Spain) - Messi or Ronaldo? I prefer Messi because he is more of a street
player. Zinedine Zidane (Ex France) Messi makes the difference most of the time. In
particular, he is always going forwards. He never passes the ball backwards or sideways. He has
only one idea, to run towards the goal.So as a football fan, just enjoy the show. Filipe Scolari (Ex
Coach, Portugal) The only bad thing about Ronaldos life is Messi. If it was not for him,
Ronaldo would be the best player in the world for five years in a row. Robin Dutt (Coach, Bayer
Leverkusen) - You wont see anyone else like Messi. People said that Di Stefano, Maradona
and Cruyff were the best when they were playing. And now it is the same for Messi. He is on the
throne and it is down to him how long he stays there. Radamel Falcao (Athletico Madrid) Is
Messi a real player or a Play Station character? Neymar (Brazil) It is very simple, Messi is the
best in the world, and if you give him a little bit of space, he can do whatever he wants.
Gheorghe Hagi (ex-Madrid -Barcelona) Messi or Cristiano? Cristiano Ronaldo is very good,
but I prefer Messi. Hes incredible. Joey Barton (Queens Park Rangers) Messi is the best
thats played the game. Streets ahead of Maradona. Sid Lowe (Editor, Guardian) - To compare
Lionel Messi to anybody else is unfair on them Jorde Valdano (Ex Real Madrid) - I believe that
we have the first genius of the 21st century, Leo Messi. Michael Owen (Ex Liverpool) - I cant
believe anyone can have played the game of football as well as Messi. Franz Beckenbauer (Ex
Germany) - Messi is a genius. He has everything. When I watch him, I see a player who is very,
very, skilful, very clever and his left foot is like Diego Maradonas. Almunia (Arsenal) - Messi is
very skilful and can do whatever he wants at any moment. Hes the best player in the world.
Ronaldo (Brazil) There is no doubt that Messi is the best player in the world. Hristo Stoichkov
(Ex Barcelona) Once they said they can only stop me with a pistol but today you need a
machine gun to stop Messi. Romario (Ex Brazil) Messi has all the conditions to be the best.
Oliver Kahn (Ex Germany) Messi is undoubtedly a gifted footballer, like Maradona and Pele,
and hes playing for the best club side in the world at the moment. Hes successful and hes
winning trophies, so its only logical that hell be voted the best player in the world. Thiago Silva
(Brazil) - Messi is a special player, certainly the best attacker Ive played against to date, but I
think comparing players from different generations is difficult. All I know is that hes spectacular
and already is definitely among the best ever. Michel Platini (President, UEFA) - Messi is the
great player of this generation, like there were great players in other generations. Pato (Brazil)
When Messi plays, he is the best. Ander Herrera (Athletic Bilbao) - Im not sure Messi is a
human. Ganso (Brazil) - Without doubt he is on another planet, because he does things others
cant. Luis Figo (Ex Portugal) For me, to watch Messi play is a pleasure its like having an
orgasm its an incredible pleasure. Thiago Alacantera (Barcelona) - We can give him the ball
and we can stand back and watch him. People often say to me they saw Pele and Maradona
play. In the future, I will be able to say I saw Messi play. Ruud Gullit (Ex Netherlands) - He is
already the best in the world. He is an exceptional talent. I still think Diego Maradona is the best
player I have ever seen, but Messi is closing in fast. Hes a wonderful sight in full flight and we
are lucky to have him around. Luis Figo (Ex Inter) - Player I would like to sign for
Internazionale? Its easy, the strongest in Europe at the moment is Lionel Messi, so I would say
him. Messi has amazing qualities, he is the best of all, number one. That is unquestiionable.
Johan Cryuff (Ex Barcelona) For the world of football, Messi is a treasure because he is role
model for children around the world. Maxi Rodriguez (Liverpool FC) - There is no doubt, youre
from another galaxy. Thanks Leo Demba Ba (Newcastle United) - Is Messi a human
being????? John Heitinga (Everton) - Mejores jugador del Mundo Messi! Best player in the
World! Gary Linekar (Ex England) - Fellas a genius! Best ever by a distance in my life time!
Never really saw Pele. Wait til he grows up! Souness, Gullit, Venables and now Rooney agree
Messi is the best they have seen. He plays a game to which we are not familiar. Eden Hazard
(Chelsea) Is Messi the best player of all times? Meneses (Coach, Brazil) Messi? We will
play against the best in the world. Johan Cryuff (Ex Barcelona) Messi will be the player to win
the most Ballons dOr in history. He will win five, six,seven. He is incomparable. Hes in a
different league. Rio Ferdinand (Man United) - Who were the best players I had ever played
against? Raul, Messi, Zidane. Zlatan Ibrahimovic (PSG) : Messi is more naturally gifted than
Ronaldo. Messi does not need his right foot, though. He only uses the left and hes still the best
in the world! Imagine if he also used his right foot, Then we would have serious problems!
Rivaldo (Ex Brazil) Between Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi, I go with Messi. For me he is the
best in the World. Kobe Bryant (LA Lakers) - I wear Number 10 Jersey for the US National
Team in honor of the Greatest athlete i have ever seen, Messi. Miguel Angel Lotina (Ex Coach,
Deportivo) Comparing CR7 to Messi is an exercise of ignorance in football. Messi is Messi and
others, footballers. Radomir Antic (Coach, Serbia) - Messi is the Mozart of football. John Carlin
(Journalist, Argentina) Messi is much more than being clever. He is a genius who reserves all
his expressiveness for football. Mario Balotelli (Manchester City) - Theres only one that is a
little stronger than me: Messi. All the othersare behind me. Massimo Moratti (President, Inter
Milan) - Messi is the only player for whom I would go crazy. Antonio Lobo Antunes
(Writer,Portugal) - There are 3 or 4 important things in life: Books, Friends, Womenand
Messi. Bar Rafaeli (Model, Israel) - At this point Im starting to believe that Messi is tightly
related to Clark Kent. *Clark Kent is the Secret Identity of Fictional Character Superman. Yaya
Toure (Ex Barcelona) Cristiano Ronaldo has done massive things in both the Premier League
and in the Champions League, but Messi is the best though and I am convinced that next year
he will win the Ballon dOr. Gerd Muller (Ex Bayern Munich) Technically, Messi is superb. His
goals are brilliant. And despite being a genius, hes not a selfish player Salomon Kalou
(Chelsea) - Messi is the best player in the world, no doubts. But we hope that in the games
against us, he wont be the best player. Gerard Pique (Barcelona) - It feels good to be in the
same generation as him. I believe hes the best player in the history of the sport. Mario Gomez
(Bayern Munich) I am not crazy enough to compare myself with Messi because he is the best
there ever was and the best there will ever be. Terry McDermot (Ex Liverpool) - Messi is the
best ever. I played in a great LFC team of the late 70s and early 80s which ruled Europe but
imust say i think this Barcelona team would batter us. Donovan (USA) - Lionel Messi, you know
what right now? Just call him the best. Nemanja Vidic (Manchester United) -I think Messi is the
best forward in the world. It is very difficult to play against him. But he is not only a forward, he is
moving everywhere. He is a very good player. Juninho (Brazil) - Barcelona are the best team in
Europe and for that reason, they are the favourites. In addition, they have the best player in the
world today, Lionel Messi. Galliani (Vice President Milan) Messi is the best player ever. And
this is said by someone who has seen Maradona and Pele play. Gerry Armstrong (Ex
Tottenham) I have played against (Michel) Platini, (Diego) Maradona, (Johan) Cruyff and
played with George Best a lot of big names, but none of them has been able to do what Messi
does. Two years ago I said that the best player I played against was Maradona and the best
player I have played with was Bestie. But I can now say I have never seen a player as good as
Messi. Hes in a league of his own. Andy Cole (Ex Manchester United) Regular readers will
know Im a fan of (Cristiano) Ronaldo, and an even bigger fan of the man whos assumed his
mantle with quite astonishing success, Wayne Rooney. But Messi is on a higher plain than even
that pair. Gerd Muller (Ex Bayern Munich) - My record stood for 40 years and now the best
player in the world has broken it. Im happy for him. Messi is fantastic. An incredible player, a
giant. And such a nice and modest guy. Only one defect: he doesnt play at Bayern. Edin Dzeko
(Manchester City) - Respect Lionel Messi!!! Joey Barton (Marseille) - Messi. 86 goals in
calendar year and still 3 games to play! Best to ever play the game in my opinion just edges
Maradona. Robert Lewandowski (Dortmund) - 86 Goals in 2012 Leo Messi magic! Ezequiel
Lavezzi (PSG) - Congratulations, Leo Messi!! New record for the best in the world! A big hug
Alex Morgan (US Womens NT, Ballon dOr 2012 Nominee) - Messi is out of this world. Scoring
86 goals this year In 2012. What an incredible accomplishment Pepe Mel (Coach Real Betis) -
I prefer Messi plays, you want to see the best players on the pitch. But Im not stupid, hes the
best in the world. Sabella (Coach, Argentina) - Messi is the best in the world, almost a player
from another planet. Its very difficult to find words for Leo. Michel Platini (President, UEFA) -
Dont know this year or next, but Messi will win 4th Ballon dOr and surpass Cruyff, Van Basten
and me. Carlos Bianchi (Ex Coach Velez -Boca -Atletico): Lionel Messi is the best player of all
times. Javier Hernandez (Manchester United) - Greatest footballer I have ever played with or
against? Against Messi Toni Schumacher (ex-Koln -Fenerbahce) - Football keeps producing
icons who shape an era. In my day it was Maradona, and now its Messi. He achieves the
unbelievable on the field, and all at the highest pace you can imagine. Harry Redknapp (Coach,
QPR) - Lionel Messi is the most amazing player I have ever seen. Caniggia (ex-Atalanta -Boca)
This is the era of Messi, period. Hes very creative, always finds new ways to deal with his
opponents. Juanlu (Levante) - You can only stop Messi if he watches the game from the
stands. Usain Bolt (Sprinter) - Messi or Cristiano Speed? Cristiano. Shot? Cristiano.
Dribbling? Messi. Intelligence? Messi. Talent? Messi. Winner is Messi! Pachin (ex-Real Madrid)
- I love Messi, I think he will break all records. Im envious he doesnt play with us, at Madrid.
Buffon (Juvetus) Messi is a once in a generation player. Its unlikely that any human being will
repeat his numbers. Hitzfeld (Ex-Coach Bayern Munich) Messi is, together with Pele, one of
the best that ever lived. Breaking Mullers record was a matter of time. Moyes (coach Everton)
Messi is the worlds best and gets physically attacked every game but all he ever does is get up
and get on with it. Diego Simeone (Coach, Athletico Madrid) Diego (Maradona) has filled us
with emotions. But between the cracks, without doubt, Messi is better than Maradona. Vitor Baia
(ex-Porto) Messi is marking a decade. Hes on his way to become one of the best in history,
maybe best ever. Mario Jorge Zagallo (Ex Coach, Brazil) Messi is the best player in the world
because of what he has done and is doing with Barcelona. Sandro Mazzola (European Cup
1964 1965) Messis control and technique while going at full speed is unique in the world.
Josip Simunic (Dinamo Zagreb) Messi deserves it (Ballon dor) and Im 100% behind him. Hes
the best player of all time and if he stays fit he will continue for the next five or six years. The
things he does right now are out of this world. Ruud van Nistelrooy (Ex Real Madrid) Messi is
on a different level. The fact he is doing what he is year after year says that he is the best of all
time. Shay Given (Ex Goal Keeper, Ireland) Who do I think will win the FIFA Ballon dor
(2012) in Zurich today? Lionel Messi. Best player ever to grace this planet. Alfio Basile (Ex
Coach, Boca Juniors) You cannot compare anyone to Messi. Cristiano Ronaldo is a great
human footballer, but Messi is a Martian. Robbie Fowler (ex-Liverpool) The best player EVER
(Leo Messi) without a shadow, if you didnt think/know already Rio Ferdinand (Manchester
United)- Congrats to Messi! Wow, 4 yrs in a row! Added something else to his list of only person
to.. Is Messi Best Of All Time? Gary Neville (Ex Man.United) - This Guy (Messi) is the Best
Player in the World, no doubt about that. I think were always nervous about calling people who
are currently playing, who are young at 23, to say hes the Best Player ever. But we shouldnt be.
We should admit what we are seeing in front of our eyes. This is a special talent, who may be is
the Best Player ever been seen. Vincent Kompany (Manchester City) - Lionel Messi has to win
tonights Ballon dOr. Hes simply the Best. Decision should be unanimous. Eric Cantona (Ex
Man.United) - Messi, hes exceptional. When you watch him, you feel theres a child inside him
and he is making some childhood dream come true. Hes a Great Player, not only for today but
also tomorrow. Graeme Souness (Ex Liverpool) - Lionel Messi is the Best Player Ever. Pele
(Ex Brazil) I like Messi a lot, hes a great player. Technically, were practically at the same
level. Jrgen Klopp (Coach, Dortmund) - Messi is the Best. There must be life out there
somewhere, on some other planet. Because he is too good and we are just too bad for him.
Adriano Galliani (AC Milan Vice President) Messi is the best player of all time. Better than
Pele, better than Maradona and better than anyone else. Samuel Etoo (Ex Barcelona) Messi
is God, as a person and even more as a player. I knew him when he was a boy and Ive watched
him grow. He deserves it all. I hope that he can win the World Cup with Argentina. Hes a good
boy and I wish him all the best. Romario (Ex Brazil) - Newton and Einstein had a certain level of
autism I hope that like them, Messi surpasses himself every day and continues to give us his
beautiful brand of football. Nicklas Bendtner (Arsenal) The greatest player in the world. Hes
got a fantastic vision of the game, and what he can do technically its crazy. LeBron James
(Basketball player, Miami Heats) Messi is the best player in the world. If hes not already, hell
be the best footballer of all time. Bradley Johnson (Norwich City) - Lionel Messi was made in a
laboratory, hes not human. Ray Hudson (Commentator) - They tell me that all men are equal in
Gods eyes, this player (Messi) makes you seriously think about those words. Harry Redknapp
(Ex Coach, Tottenham) You couldnt put a value on him, hes on another planet. For me,
Lionel Messi is undoubtedly the No.1 player in the world. Carlos Tvez (Juventus) My ideal
trident would be myself alongside Rooney and Messi. They are the players who make me dream
not Cristiano. Tito Vilanova (Ex Coach, Barcelona) - Messi the best player in the world by
far. I dont think well ever see a player like him again. Xavi (Barcelona) It is clear that Messi is
on a level above all others. Those who do not see that are blind. David Moyes (Ex Coach,
Everton) Lionel Messi gets kicked every week. Its the only way to stop him. But all he ever
does is smile, get up & get on with it. Erik Lamela (Tottenham) Leo deserves the Ballon dOr
hes the best player in the world. As a person hes very modest, both on the field and off it.
Franck Ribry (Bayern Munich) - Messi is class. There is him, and then there is the rest. What
he does is extraordinary. He demands admiration. Diego Alves (Valencia) Messi makes the
difference. He does everything so well and manages to do it at such an unstoppable pace.
Pedro Pinto (Anchor, CNN) Messi is unstoppable and we should feel privileged to be watching
a player who may be the best of all time. The best and most exciting footballer on the planet.
Juan Pablo Varsky (Journalist, La Nacin) - I saw Maradona play extraordinary matches. I
followed his career live, for me Messi is the best of Diego, every single day. Jrgen Klopp
(Coach, Dortmund) Cristiano reminds me of German tennis player Michael Stich. He was
destined to make history, but then Boris Becker showed up. Cristiano is so fast, so strong, so
incredible, but he has one problem: Leo Messi. Niklas Moisander (Ajax) Messi is
unbelievable. It is great to get the chance to play against the best in the world. It doesnt really
need repeating: he is a fantastic player. Jagoba Arrasate (Coach, Real Sociedad) Leo Messi
the best in the world. He has 1,000 ways of beating you. Its easy to talk to the players about
stopping Messi, but doing it is much harder.