February 15th 2025.
During an interview with fellow Brazil legend Romario, Ronaldo was prompted to name the worst players he had ever played alongside for both Brazil and his club teams. The legendary No. 9, who spent five seasons at Real Madrid during the club's Galacticos era, did not hold back in his response.
Ronaldo revealed that Thomas Gravesen, a former midfielder for Real Madrid, was the worst player he had ever played with. This came as a surprise to many, as Gravesen had joined Madrid in a £2.5 million move from Everton in January 2005 and was seen as a valuable addition to the team.
Despite being a "cool guy" off the pitch, Ronaldo admitted that Gravesen was "very bad" when it came to playing football. The Danish international spent two seasons alongside Ronaldo at Madrid, but failed to live up to expectations and only made 49 appearances for the Spanish side.
During his time at Madrid, Gravesen gained a reputation for being a tough and aggressive player, often "beating the hell out of people" on the pitch. This, according to Ronaldo, was not enough to make up for his lack of skill in the game.
When asked to name the worst technical player he had played with for Brazil's national team, Ronaldo pointed to Amaral. While acknowledging that Amaral was not the most skilled player, Ronaldo praised his determination and work ethic on the field. He described how Amaral would run tirelessly, catching everything in his path, but would often give away possession in the process.
In the end, Ronaldo admitted that there were "a lot" of players he could name as the worst he had played with, but these two stood out in his memory. Despite their shortcomings on the field, he still had respect for them as individuals and acknowledged their strengths outside of football.
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