Never lacking in confidence, Cristiano Ronaldo chose himself this week during a discussion about the greatest soccer player of all time. As part of

Cristiano Ronaldo said he respects fans who prefer Lionel Messi, Pelé or Diego Maradona, but said statistics show he's the most complete player ever.

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest figures in soccer history, defining an era alongside Lionel Messi in a legendary rivalry that spanned over 15 years. In his most recent interview, Cristiano Ronaldo spoke candidly about his long-standing rivalry with the Argentine star.

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi spent nine seasons in the prime of their careers facing off regularly for Real Madrid and Barcelona