Edwin Kiplagat

updated at September 29, 2023 at 2:03 PM

• Javier ‘Chicharito’ Hernandez has opened up on what it is like to play with Cristiano Ronaldo
• The two played briefly together at Real Madrid
• Chicharito said that Ronaldo was great in the locker room

Cristiano Ronaldo's achievements on the pitch are undeniable. In the last two decades, he's shown why he is one of the best players of all time.

Teammates, rivals, coaches, and fans from every corner of the world have lauded Ronaldo for his relentless work ethic. His former Real Madrid teammate, Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez has lauded Ronaldo's leadership in the dressing room.

The Al-Nassr striker won everything in club football in England, Spain, Italy, and now Saudi Arabia. He collected almost every individual award during his rivalry with Barcelona legend, Lionel Messi.

Chicharito and Ronaldo both played for Manchester United and Real Madrid and left those clubs as fan favourites. Ronaldo's second exit was a bit sour, but fans never questioned his contribution to their success.

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The Mexican striker spent one season at Real Madrid and played alongside Ronaldo in Spain. He struggled in the Spanish capital, scoring nine goals in 33 appearances.

Meanwhile, Ronaldo had his best season statistically in 2014/15. He scored 61 goals in all competitions, per Transfermarkt.

Chicharito lauds Ronaldo

Speaking to Paramount+, the Mexican said that the Portuguese forward is not a "difficult" individual to deal with.

"Cristiano was phenomenal in the locker room and also in his way of being. I don’t think I have met or seen a player, who has come out to say that Cristiano is a difficult or complicated person. Cris is Cris. We know his personality and competitiveness, but as a team-mate that is one of the things you cannot take away."

Ronaldo has inspired millions of people across the world through his work ethic in football, but last year's unceremonious exit from Manchester United raised questions about his attitude.

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The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has also clashed and fallen out with several managers in his career.

Chicharito played a few seasons in Europe after leaving Madrid before settling in Los Angeles with LA Galaxy, a team he's played at for four seasons.

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Sports Brief also reported on an Ivorian legend's assessment, along with several other elite footballers, who have weighed in on the perennially divisive Ronaldo versus Messi debate.

In his opinion, Didier Drogba opted for Ronaldo as the greatest of all time when asked to pick between the two superstar players, asserting that this was also 'an established fact.'