Messi, Ronaldo
Dani Alves admits that Cristiano Ronaldo is the toughest opponent he has faced in his career , but maintains Lionel Messi and Neymar are superior .
The Brazilian right- back has come up against the Real Madrid star on several occasions in his career through his time at Barcelona and Juventus , most recently in last season ’s Champions League final .
However , the 34 - year -old spent eight seasons as a team - mate of five -time Ballon d ’Or winner Messi in Spain , and believes the Argentine is the greatest that has ever lived, giving a special mention to compatriot and new Paris Saint -Germain colleague Neymar .
Alves named Ronaldo when asked by FIFA TV who his toughest opponent has been, but added : “I say Messi ( is the best of all time ) because I ’ve seen him play .
“Of the other greats , I have heard what people say about them , but I can ’t corroborate it because I haven ’t seen them .
“I choose Messi next to Neymar, they are the most spectacular I ’ve seen .”
Meanwhile , the full -back picked ex-Barca boss Pep Guardiola as his No . 1 coach , despite passing up the chance to join Manchester City this summer and instead choosing PSG.
And his Brazil team - mate and current Atletico Madrid left-back Filipe Luis was named by Alves as the best defender he has faced .
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